Trying to rehome a dog that has bitten me- could we be liable if we are upfront about it

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Anonymous wrote:Op here- if any of the proponents for keeping the dog want to PM me, I’ll set up a throwaway email account. Because the dog is wonderful with my husband and strangers (aggressive only with myself and my kids)- I would be willing to rehome with someone who had prior experience rehabilitating aggressive dogs as long as they knew all the risks and were willing to sign a waiver not holding us liable if he did end up attacking. If he did attack, I would also want the dog to be returned to us so my husband could take him to be put down (I would rather him be with his favorite person in the world as he is put to sleep). Let me know - if you want to help me look for the perfect person who is fully aware of the risks, I would support that endeavor.

Hi OP - it's great that you are open to rehoming to a responsible home. I would say in addition to asking for help here, post about the situation on FB - let folks know why you are rehoming the dog and what sort of home you are looking for. (Don't use inflammatory language like "DOG WHO BITES NEEDS HOME" - you want to phrase it more realistically; let people know that your dog is stressed out in your home and you are worried around your kids; you want to give him the chance to succeed in another home, and you think he'd do best in a home with no other pets and no kids.)

Make the post shareable so your friends can share with their friends. Consider posting on NextDoor. See if your local shelter will help you network the dog, too on their FB page - they might ask you to "foster in place" (as it's called), keeping the dog until another home comes forward. But they can maybe help you find that other home.

Good luck.

In other words, lie about the history of.aggression?

I am willing to bet none of the people here telling OP not to euthanize are going to offer to take the dog.

JFC - it's not a lie to describe what actually happened, and not to amp up the language. OP started this by saying her dog BITES! Then backpedaled to say that the dog has lunged a couple of times and nipped her hand once. Those are two different situations when it comes to evaluating aggression.

I have other pets so I can't take a dog who doesn't get along with other animals. This is why OP has to work harder to find a home for the dog - because many animal lovers have other pets.

So yes, you DO want her to lie and you are justifying it by selective reading. This is why people don't trust rescues.

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Anonymous wrote:Op here- if any of the proponents for keeping the dog want to PM me, I’ll set up a throwaway email account. Because the dog is wonderful with my husband and strangers (aggressive only with myself and my kids)- I would be willing to rehome with someone who had prior experience rehabilitating aggressive dogs as long as they knew all the risks and were willing to sign a waiver not holding us liable if he did end up attacking. If he did attack, I would also want the dog to be returned to us so my husband could take him to be put down (I would rather him be with his favorite person in the world as he is put to sleep). Let me know - if you want to help me look for the perfect person who is fully aware of the risks, I would support that endeavor.

OP, did you read my post at 05/12/2018 13:53? Perhaps you can find a home for him like I mentioned? He (the dog) may really just not like families and/or women. Hard to say without knowing the dog.

I wish I could help, but we already have two dogs (the aforementioned Rottweilers) and still have our youngest son at home. Good luck.

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Anonymous wrote:Op here- if any of the proponents for keeping the dog want to PM me, I’ll set up a throwaway email account. Because the dog is wonderful with my husband and strangers (aggressive only with myself and my kids)- I would be willing to rehome with someone who had prior experience rehabilitating aggressive dogs as long as they knew all the risks and were willing to sign a waiver not holding us liable if he did end up attacking. If he did attack, I would also want the dog to be returned to us so my husband could take him to be put down (I would rather him be with his favorite person in the world as he is put to sleep). Let me know - if you want to help me look for the perfect person who is fully aware of the risks, I would support that endeavor.

Hi OP - it's great that you are open to rehoming to a responsible home. I would say in addition to asking for help here, post about the situation on FB - let folks know why you are rehoming the dog and what sort of home you are looking for. (Don't use inflammatory language like "DOG WHO BITES NEEDS HOME" - you want to phrase it more realistically; let people know that your dog is stressed out in your home and you are worried around your kids; you want to give him the chance to succeed in another home, and you think he'd do best in a home with no other pets and no kids.)

Make the post shareable so your friends can share with their friends. Consider posting on NextDoor. See if your local shelter will help you network the dog, too on their FB page - they might ask you to "foster in place" (as it's called), keeping the dog until another home comes forward. But they can maybe help you find that other home.

Good luck.

In other words, lie about the history of.aggression?

I am willing to bet none of the people here telling OP not to euthanize are going to offer to take the dog.

JFC - it's not a lie to describe what actually happened, and not to amp up the language. OP started this by saying her dog BITES! Then backpedaled to say that the dog has lunged a couple of times and nipped her hand once. Those are two different situations when it comes to evaluating aggression.

I have other pets so I can't take a dog who doesn't get along with other animals. This is why OP has to work harder to find a home for the dog - because many animal lovers have other pets.

So yes, you DO want her to lie and you are justifying it by selective reading. This is why people don't trust rescues.

Yes, that post totally suggested a lie. Hideous. And no, there are not homes out there where it would be responsible to rehome this very anxious dog.

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Anonymous wrote:JFC - it's not a lie to describe what actually happened, and not to amp up the language. OP started this by saying her dog BITES! Then backpedaled to say that the dog has lunged a couple of times and nipped her hand once. Those are two different situations when it comes to evaluating aggression.

I have other pets so I can't take a dog who doesn't get along with other animals. This is why OP has to work harder to find a home for the dog - because many animal lovers have other pets.

the dog bit op and drew blood, lunges without provocation, and OP and her kids literally cower in fear of it.

NP

You're one of those people who always says something would be a good idea in a work meeting, but you always are too busy yourself to make it happen yourself, right? JFC, indeed.

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I wish I could help, but we already have two dogs (the aforementioned Rottweilers) and still have our youngest son at home. Good luck.

Of course.

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Anonymous wrote:Op here- if any of the proponents for keeping the dog want to PM me, I’ll set up a throwaway email account. Because the dog is wonderful with my husband and strangers (aggressive only with myself and my kids)- I would be willing to rehome with someone who had prior experience rehabilitating aggressive dogs as long as they knew all the risks and were willing to sign a waiver not holding us liable if he did end up attacking. If he did attack, I would also want the dog to be returned to us so my husband could take him to be put down (I would rather him be with his favorite person in the world as he is put to sleep). Let me know - if you want to help me look for the perfect person who is fully aware of the risks, I would support that endeavor.

OP, why do you continue to come up with ways to delay getting the dog out of your house? That's what the idea of "please PM me and maybe you can take him" is here. Meanwhile -- while you are second-guessing yourself and changing your mind because anonymous strangers here are telling you there's hope -- another day or week goes by and the dog is still in the home with your children. You're now putting the dog ahead of the children on your list of priorities if you are clinging to what these strangers say rather than listening to the rescue groups who have long since said they (the experts in the breed and in rehoming) consider the dog can't be safely rehomed. Sorry to be that harsh but I'm surprised you're back here posting about still trying to find a home when you just said you and your kids live in fear of the dog.

A poster above also did the "maybe rehome with a single man" thing. Earlier I think it was you, OP, who noted that a single male owner is not going to live in a vacuum and never bring home a date or start a family.

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Anonymous wrote:Op here- if any of the proponents for keeping the dog want to PM me, I’ll set up a throwaway email account. Because the dog is wonderful with my husband and strangers (aggressive only with myself and my kids)- I would be willing to rehome with someone who had prior experience rehabilitating aggressive dogs as long as they knew all the risks and were willing to sign a waiver not holding us liable if he did end up attacking. If he did attack, I would also want the dog to be returned to us so my husband could take him to be put down (I would rather him be with his favorite person in the world as he is put to sleep). Let me know - if you want to help me look for the perfect person who is fully aware of the risks, I would support that endeavor.

Hi OP - it's great that you are open to rehoming to a responsible home. I would say in addition to asking for help here, post about the situation on FB - let folks know why you are rehoming the dog and what sort of home you are looking for. (Don't use inflammatory language like "DOG WHO BITES NEEDS HOME" - you want to phrase it more realistically; let people know that your dog is stressed out in your home and you are worried around your kids; you want to give him the chance to succeed in another home, and you think he'd do best in a home with no other pets and no kids.)

Make the post shareable so your friends can share with their friends. Consider posting on NextDoor. See if your local shelter will help you network the dog, too on their FB page - they might ask you to "foster in place" (as it's called), keeping the dog until another home comes forward. But they can maybe help you find that other home.

Good luck.

In other words, lie about the history of.aggression?

I am willing to bet none of the people here telling OP not to euthanize are going to offer to take the dog.

JFC - it's not a lie to describe what actually happened, and not to amp up the language. OP started this by saying her dog BITES! Then backpedaled to say that the dog has lunged a couple of times and nipped her hand once. Those are two different situations when it comes to evaluating aggression.

I have other pets so I can't take a dog who doesn't get along with other animals. This is why OP has to work harder to find a home for the dog - because many animal lovers have other pets.

So yes, you DO want her to lie and you are justifying it by selective reading. This is why people don't trust rescues.

Yes, that post totally suggested a lie. Hideous. And no, there are not homes out there where it would be responsible to rehome this very anxious dog.

Yes, the PPs recommendation that OP lie in order to re-home the dog is disgusting behavior.

The dog needs to be euthanized.

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OP here- I would NEVER not disclose the truth about this dog and the truth is he’s a biter- not a nipper- who probably would have bitten us 6-10 more times if not for his underbite- ie; he has lunged and head butted us and scraped us with his teeth but could not gain purchase due to his underbite. I am still committed to putting him down unless the perfect environment came to be- a single male (most likely) who has prior experience rehabilitating aggressive dogs and was willing to take this guy on while knowing his explicit history and signing a waiver to that effect. But I’ve already talked to my vet, dog trainers, friends who Volunteer at rescues, coworkers, neighbors and so far that person has not presented themselves. I’m not willing to go the craigslist route bc I don’t know where the dog will end up and that’s not ok with me for the dog’s sake. If anyone thinks they know Someone who fits the bill, Please respond and I’ll find a way to contact you but I will be doing my due diligence to make sure it’s a legitimate option. Otherwise, I think I’ve gotten enough opinions from this thread- thanks to all that have acknowledged how sad this situation is and have given me thoughtful and considered advice. I appreciate it.

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Post on fb breed page, as suggested before. There are people who will be thrilled to have your dog.

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Anonymous wrote:Post on fb breed page, as suggested before. There are people who will be thrilled to have your dog.

Who s going to be thrilled to take an aggressive dog with a history of biting and who will start growling at you making dinner? Put the dog down this week.

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Anonymous wrote:Im sorry but I’m actually appalled by the fact that you are putting your 2 year old dog to sleep. First of all, did you do any research before getting him? English bulldogs arent suggested to be in families with kids under 13. If you look at any bulldog rescue, 99% of the dogs say no kids and no other dogs no the house. We have a 10 year old English bulldog female who we also got at 10 weeks old. She does NOT like other dogs (she will growl and go after them) and does not like any kids under the age of 10. We knew this about the breed going into it and were fine with it. The dog should be re homed to a house with no kids and no other dogs. Putting a TWO ywar old dog to sleep is just cruel and selfish. And you also said you never sought help from a behaviorist? Really op? Also, I am shocked your vet is willing to put a healthy young dog to sleep. This whole post is sad and you never should have gotten him to begin with.

Sorry to derail this topic a bit, but can you please provide some links on English Bulldogs not being good family dogs/not suggested for families with kids under 13? Everything I have seen states the contrary.

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Anonymous wrote:Responsible breeder, trainer, and dog lover here. OP, every once in a while something goes terribly wrong with a dog. Sometimes it's the result of irresponsible breeding. Sometimes it's negligent or abusive owners. Sometimes it's an unknown illness or injury. And unfortunately, sometimes it's just unexplainable. Your dog does not need a new home. He needs to be compassionately put down. Rehoming a dangerous dog is not responsible. You have no way of knowing where that pup might end up. Talk to your vet. I'm really sorry you are going through this. We had to have an aggressive rescue put down several years ago. It was heartbreaking.

Listen to this poster.

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Anonymous wrote:Post on fb breed page, as suggested before. There are people who will be thrilled to have your dog.

Who s going to be thrilled to take an aggressive dog with a history of biting and who will start growling at you making dinner? Put the dog down this week.

People who do not view dogs as toys, know how to read their body language and provide low-stress environment.

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Anonymous wrote:Post on fb breed page, as suggested before. There are people who will be thrilled to have your dog.

Who s going to be thrilled to take an aggressive dog with a history of biting and who will start growling at you making dinner? Put the dog down this week.

People who do not view dogs as toys, know how to read their body language and provide low-stress environment.

DP

And that includes you, right? You'll take the dog? Or is there a reason why unfortunately you can't, but *someone* else definitely would, jeepers!

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You have to put the dog to sleep. When I was a child, I was so close to being bitten by a dog that my friend's family had adopted. It was only the quick reflex of the owner that stopped the dog. Imagine if your dog ends up being that dog that bites someone and causes serious scars.

Don't rehome the dog. Get your husband to take it to the vet to be out down if it disturbs you.