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

[Anonymous]

You could get dropped by your homeowners insurance if the dog has a bite history. That could have consequences if the dog bites a stranger or visitor.

[Anonymous]

1923 here. I just read that you'll give the dog away from one of your posts. Don't do that. You have a purebred English bulldog, people are going to lie to you to get the dog, then sell it to an unsuspecting person who could then get bitten.

[Anonymous]

I have this dog. Ours is a cairn Terror. She is extremely aggressive to me. My husband allowed her on the bed and I rolled over and she growled and bite me across the face. She has bit all of our pets...we have had six over the years. I tried to rehouse her with people that knew her history. I tried breed rescue and the shelter. I was told she would be euthanized no question. It is 15 years later....she has mellowed and I pray for her death....but I did not take her soul. Not a good decision but one I could deal with. My husband loves her.

[Anonymous]

And op I have a child who is 15 now and knows to watch out. I watch dog like a hawk and she wears a muzzle. Kid is fine and wants to be a vet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1923 here. I just read that you'll give the dog away from one of your posts. Don't do that. You have a purebred English bulldog, people are going to lie to you to get the dog, then sell it to an unsuspecting person who could then get bitten.

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And if you're giving away for free you run the risk of attracting people who don't have the dogs best interests in mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

[Anonymous]

old yeller style ending

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And op I have a child who is 15 now and knows to watch out. I watch dog like a hawk and she wears a muzzle. Kid is fine and wants to be a vet.

Your child is a teenager. OP's are much younger and live in fear of this dog. Are you seriously saying that OP should keep the dog, muzzle it at all times for years to come, and just raise her kids telling them every day to "watch out" in their own home where they should be able to relax and be without fear? Maybe your child was fine with that but why should OP choose to live that way for the many years this dog may live?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
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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What is that supposed to mean? Is there something wrong with wishing you could help, but not being in a situation in which it is feasible?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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.

You write as if you're done here -- yet you still say you're open to someone contacting you to take the dog.

You say you are "still committed to putting him down" but haven't taken any action other than to say yet again, can some random online stranger contact me to take him.

And another day, weekend, maybe week goes by and the dog is still in your home with your children.

[Anonymous]

OP, you need to step up and adult here. You can't make this problem someone else's problem.

Euthanize the dog. It's not your fault that this dog has serious and unaddressable issues, but it is your fault if you don't take responsibility and do the right thing.

[Anonymous]

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/704619.page

[Anonymous]

Any update, OP? I'm so sorry you've been going through this.

[Anonymous]

Colleagues said today that at Kentlands this weekend someone who takes dogs that are a problem and are about to be put down will be there. Has a tv show called Lucky Dog. Would check him out and see if this a possible contact for getting information about his expertise regarding your dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Colleagues said today that at Kentlands this weekend someone who takes dogs that are a problem and are about to be put down will be there. Has a tv show called Lucky Dog. Would check him out and see if this a possible contact for getting information about his expertise regarding your dog.

Have you watched the show? While Brandon MacMillan does take rescue dogs and trains them to give to a "forever home," never do these dogs have histories of biting. They have many other tough issues he works on, but I've watched that show for a long time and never yet seen him show the rehabilitation of a dog doing what OP's dog is described as doing. Maybe if OP heard it from him she would finally do what she knows she should and help her poor stressed dog to the vet for euthanasia. Maybe it's done already.