Rehoming a dog that has previously lightly bitten a few people?

[Anonymous]

Putting a dog down for 3 nips and 1 episode where it broke skin? That's extreme. I've been nipped at various times by puppies and in dog parks while playing or roughhousing, and never thought it was any big deal. I also got bitten once by a huge puppy where the skin was broken, again, it happens. It's not like I was attacked and the dog wouldn't stop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I am being honest with the history. The dog has not bitten the DH, DW or kid(s).

The dog was WITH the DH when nipped someone, WITH the DW when bit someone, and WITH one of their kids when nipped someone else OVER THE YEARS.

So two weeks ago when a nip happened and DH and DW sat down to discuss the incident, THAT is when they realized it's been 4 times. (3 nips and one bite that broke the skin)

But the bite/nips were not communicating or playing or holding hand in mouth or "oops." It was intentional.

There is no way they are not going to be honest about the history when trying to find a solution. They are talking about putting the dog down, so if they find someone who will take the dog, they are not going to lie about the reason and risk further problems.

I think they would agree with you 12:21 that it's a behaviorist first, (or maybe contact the breeder first, or the vet for anxiety medication), or they will put the dog down.

It sounds like they know what they are doing. Good luck to them.

[Anonymous]

Yea there is a “farm” for that. The same farm my pets kept going to after they got old when I was a kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Putting a dog down for 3 nips and 1 episode where it broke skin? That's extreme. I've been nipped at various times by puppies and in dog parks while playing or roughhousing, and never thought it was any big deal. I also got bitten once by a huge puppy where the skin was broken, again, it happens. It's not like I was attacked and the dog wouldn't stop.

Except OP was clear that this was not the situation/ not a puppy who was rough housing. She is clear that they were intentional bites.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Putting a dog down for 3 nips and 1 episode where it broke skin? That's extreme. I've been nipped at various times by puppies and in dog parks while playing or roughhousing, and never thought it was any big deal. I also got bitten once by a huge puppy where the skin was broken, again, it happens. It's not like I was attacked and the dog wouldn't stop.

Puppies are a totally different thing.

My toddler had bitten me multiple times. If my husband bit me once we’d be done.

Same thing with dogs. An adult dog who breaks the skin? I wouldn’t give a second chance unless there was something seriously wrong in the moment like a home invasion the dog was responding too, especially given that there are children in the home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My SIL has a 6 y.o. Australian Labradoodle that is normally very nice, but over the years has bitten a few people sort of randomly. The last was two weeks ago and at that point, they realized it's been about 5 people over the years--not family members but strangers or aquaintences. It's not been bad enough for medical attention but she has broken the skin. They realize they are very lucky they have not been sued, and also realize that it is likely to happen again and the dog belongs on a farm or in a different situation.

She's normally a very well behaved, calm dog. She's very well loved by the kids and what my SIL would like to do is find somewhere great for the dog, so her kids can feel good that she wasn't just thrown in a shelter, but is having a good life.

Is that possible with the biting history, and where should they start?
TIA!

Contact the breeder where your SIL got the dog first. Most breeders make you sign something that says you have to give the dog back to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:" Lightly Bitten" ...ok

Is that like “lightly fried tuna”?

You just won DCUM comment of the day!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Contact a reputable labradoodle rescue in your area. They will try to help remove the dog with someone who can better manage it and doesn’t have children.

You hope they’ll do that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“Lightly bitten!?”

There’s no magical farm that accepts all the unwanted pets. You should know that by now.

Exactly. The lengths these people will go to put their aggressive animal ahead of innocent people. Op you are gross.

+ 1000009000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Putting a dog down for 3 nips and 1 episode where it broke skin? That's extreme. I've been nipped at various times by puppies and in dog parks while playing or roughhousing, and never thought it was any big deal. I also got bitten once by a huge puppy where the skin was broken, again, it happens. It's not like I was attacked and the dog wouldn't stop.

You really shouldn’t be a part of this conversation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My SIL has a 6 y.o. Australian Labradoodle that is normally very nice, but over the years has bitten a few people sort of randomly. The last was two weeks ago and at that point, they realized it's been about 5 people over the years--not family members but strangers or aquaintences. It's not been bad enough for medical attention but she has broken the skin. They realize they are very lucky they have not been sued, and also realize that it is likely to happen again and the dog belongs on a farm or in a different situation.

She's normally a very well behaved, calm dog. She's very well loved by the kids and what my SIL would like to do is find somewhere great for the dog, so her kids can feel good that she wasn't just thrown in a shelter, but is having a good life.

Is that possible with the biting history, and where should they start?
TIA!

You cannot re-home a dog that bites. I had a dig that bit me because I picked up a visiting child that dog had growled and shown teeth. I, very sadly, had him put down the next day. A biting dog is not a pet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My SIL has a 6 y.o. Australian Labradoodle that is normally very nice, but over the years has bitten a few people sort of randomly. The last was two weeks ago and at that point, they realized it's been about 5 people over the years--not family members but strangers or aquaintences. It's not been bad enough for medical attention but she has broken the skin. They realize they are very lucky they have not been sued, and also realize that it is likely to happen again and the dog belongs on a farm or in a different situation.

She's normally a very well behaved, calm dog. She's very well loved by the kids and what my SIL would like to do is find somewhere great for the dog, so her kids can feel good that she wasn't just thrown in a shelter, but is having a good life.

Is that possible with the biting history, and where should they start?
TIA!

I think the recommendation is that any time a bite breaks the skin you should seek medical attention because of the risk of infection.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:" Lightly Bitten" ...ok

NP. Yes, some dogs can lightly bite. It’s more like a warning nip and they let go immediately. It’s very different from a pit Bull type bite. It’s very common with herding dogs.

OP, contact an animal behaviorist who will work with you. Not all dogs with a bite History need to be destroyed. There are plenty of other options - training, drugs, etc.

Also, I do know of a Border Collie with a bite History who was rehomed to a farm. It was a much better situation for him without kids and with plenty of exercise.