FabSwingers.com forum: My dog is getting put down

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I have a ridge back that lives with my ex. I have had to agree as a sensible dog owner for him to be put down as he got out the garden today and pinned a lady against a car. She says he has bitten her but not seen any proof of bite marks. However I can't have him do this to anyone else I am sat here crying coz he is such a loving dog. But I can't have him getting out and jumping up at people in the village where he is. I can't have him here so feeling very low right now

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By *lderguy4funMan
over a year ago

ROTHERHAM

well befor you consider putting him down put up a high fence and a lock on the gate so he cant get out if you want to keep him make sure he cant get out and a good lock on the gate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it possible that the "bite marks" are actually marks from his claws/ paws ?

In their panic and distress is it possible that this person was confused .... ?

I'd go with the other suggestion and see what can be done about securing the garden and also options of soft muzzles/ halters as a permanent wear and a hard muzzle for going out ....

Before euthanasia is considered

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes muzzle.

Don't take its life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Find a new owner first? Maybe through the breed society? Someone somewhere may be able to give him the conditions he nedds to thrive?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would look to make the boundaries of my property more secure before I went down the putting to sleep route

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you had a visit from the police?

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

pretty much all of the above..

would expect anyone who deems themselves to be a responsible dog owner to have fully considered all the other options before having the animal put down..

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By *hris148Man
over a year ago

Find a new owner first? Maybe through the breed society? Someone somewhere may be able to give him the conditions he nedds to thrive?

This has to be the first choice. Someone will be able to keep him in a secure place and give him a good life

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Specifically to the OP I have a 3yr old Alsation which is an ex police dog who had..er..issues that I rescued.

But I found a local dog psychologist that worked with him for a few months and now whilst he id wary of new people at first he's fine.

I wouldn't feel obligated to put him down at this point.

Try and see if you can find someone trsined to find behavioural/problematic behavioural patterns and correct them?...

Unless he is an old dog and "cant teach an old dog new tricks" and all that...but still worth a shot?

Anything is worth a shot rather than put him down?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have the police been in contact? Has the lady pressed charges? If no then do not euthanise, get bigger fence. If the lady has been to a GP and had a tetanus and bite marks witnessed then its a bit more difficult.

Is there no way you can keep the dog yourself rather than it stay with your ex?

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

jeez van .. concussed last week .. dog this week man hugs

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My problem is they are in Yorkshire and yes I have suggested higher fencing and will be discussing all your suggestions with my ex and thank you all

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I don't want to take his life and its breaking the kids hearts. I will give him every chance. Just got to convince the exs mother.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a dog and it would rip out my heart to have him put to sleep for any reason other than illness please think twice bout getting him put down must be some other way even if re homeing him good luck pls let us know what happens big hugs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't want to take his life and its breaking the kids hearts. I will give him every chance. Just got to convince the exs mother. "
if it's your dog just go get it!

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By *ornieandhotCouple
over a year ago

Peterborough

I hope you can get this sorted without putting him down

I've worked with many animals seen as being on their last chance

My speciality is reptiles now but I had a staffy/collie cross which was going to be put down because of it's past

It taught my special needs daughter to walk

Ridgebacks look scary to a lot of people but in my experience are some of the most beautiful companions you can have

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

You should do everything in your power to stop short of having the dog put down, have you even stopped for a minute to think of the alternatives?

Re homing the animal springs to mind...

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By *ucy and CarlCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

Another dog being put down because of s irresponsible owner and lack of training. . I can't see there would be an order to put this animal down if there is no evidence of an attack

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You should do everything in your power to stop short of having the dog put down, have you even stopped for a minute to think of the alternatives?

Re homing the animal springs to mind..."

Jane has mad some very good points that are worth concerning.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Another dog being put down because of s irresponsible owner and lack of training. . I can't see there would be an order to put this animal down if there is no evidence of an attack"

One thing my ex is not an irresponsible owner and the dog is normally a very well behaved pet it has shocked me.

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

So has a dog destruction order been placed upon the animal?

I'm a little confused here as your opening title and post made it sound like the decision to have the dog put down has already been made.

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By *ucy and CarlCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

"Another dog being put down because of s irresponsible owner and lack of training. . I can't see there would be an order to put this animal down if there is no evidence of an attack

One thing my ex is not an irresponsible owner and the dog is normally a very well behaved pet it has shocked me. "
then from what you have described it will not be put down

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By *ILLY aka SirslagWoman
over a year ago

Land of the Prince Bishops

"I have a ridge back that lives with my ex. I have had to agree as a sensible dog owner for him to be put down as he got out the garden today and pinned a lady against a car. She says he has bitten her but not seen any proof of bite marks. However I can't have him do this to anyone else I am sat here crying coz he is such a loving dog. But I can't have him getting out and jumping up at people in the village where he is. I can't have him here so feeling very low right now

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i can sympathise with you ...my little dog died this morning she was 16 and ive never felt so sad in all my life ive a pain in my heart and i think i could sob forever. ...sorry to hear about your dog hope you feel better soon x gilly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I feel ur pain op.my 14 year old yorkie got all n I mean all his teath pulled today n he's looking up at me with his sad brown eyes.im feeling sooooooo sorry 4 him....i hope U can sort it cause U no know there like a part of d family

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having worked and lived with animals most of my life I can tell you even the most loving animal can snap if it feels either it or it's owner is being threatened and has nothing to do with how responsible the owner is.

If a report has been made to the police it would still have to be investigated and evidenced gathered. This gives you time to prove the dog isn't a threat so get in touch with a animal behaviourist.

If no report has been made then you have time to put in precautions to make sure it never happens again or chance to rehome.

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By *lackCherryCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

Some great advice already been given all i can add is don't let your ex or yourself jump to any rash decisions on this unless you have been advised by the police,just take your time. You might regret putting him to sleep later on and there's always other options of re-homing if she cant handle him anymore. Mrs x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's too late she jumped this morning Remus was put too sleep after I talked to get until very late early morning. I thought she was going to wait but no she called the vet and he is gone. I am grieving right now.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The thing that hurts is I was on my way to get a train to pick him up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

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Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

Thank you such lovely words

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fuck sorry I'm too late in this thread I'm very sorry to hear of this its heart breaking for you. Irresponsible owners have a lot to answer for.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

haven't read it as it would make me sad... good luck to you and may your dog be at peace

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By *irtyDee33Woman
over a year ago

South Yorkshire

"The thing that hurts is I was on my way to get a train to pick him up "

So so sorry!! But just know u tried everything u possibly could to save him, I know it doesn't help much but hopefully u can find a little comfort in that!!

Big hugs to you xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Fuck sorry I'm too late in this thread I'm very sorry to hear of this its heart breaking for you. Irresponsible owners have a lot to answer for.

Unfortunately they do and the woman Remus allegedly attacked didnt like him any way and that makes it worse

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"haven't read it as it would make me sad... good luck to you and may your dog be at peace"

Thanks _iew mate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am genuinely sorry for you as a professional dog person it breaks my heart when a dog is needlessly hurt or euthanised.

he's roaming a great big field now

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The thing that hurts is I was on my way to get a train to pick him up

So so sorry!! But just know u tried everything u possibly could to save him, I know it doesn't help much but hopefully u can find a little comfort in that!!

Big hugs to you xx"

I was just too late I should have gone for him last night

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The thing that hurts is I was on my way to get a train to pick him up

So so sorry!! But just know u tried everything u possibly could to save him, I know it doesn't help much but hopefully u can find a little comfort in that!!

Big hugs to you xx

I was just too late I should have gone for him last night "

Thank you for the big hugs xxxx

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By *exycleanerWoman
over a year ago

pontefract

if you live in reading and your ex in yorkshire ,cant help feeling there was some vendetta against remus.

i live in yorks and before i moved knew some fellow dog walkers that had ridgebacks and they took them to crufts

so people could get to know their character as they are nice dogs.

feel for you hugs to you so sorry xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

no bad dogs. just bad people, a ridgeback is a powerful dog, the law states that if a dog frightens someone, it is a legal offence.the dog doesn't have to bite or hurt, just scare,

from may last year, all the following are offences with a fine up t £500

no identity disc, with specific info,

no poo bags on you when walking

no collar or lead when outside your house.

and from may 2014

all dogs have to be microchipped.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you can't afford a new fence right away think about a ground anchor and strong chain as a temporary measure when he's outside. It's not nice seeing a dog chained up but I'm sure he would prefer that to being put to sleep. And as others have mentioned you could look at re-homing.

I had to split a garden into two as it was easier and cheaper than securing the whole garden.

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