My grandmother had a mean chihuahua. My brother and I hated that dog, therefor we hated visiting grandma. The dog would bare its teeth and growl the whole time we were there. My grandma loved it and said it was just jealous that we were there getting her attention. It bit me once for not reason, I was just walking to the bathroom. It bit my brother also. The second time the dog bit my brother, he was 8, and I remember he kicked the dog and it hit the wall. My grandmother was so distressed about her dog, didn't even care the dog had left teeth marks and broken skin on my brother's shin. My parents visited her less and less because we just never wanted to go.

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Anonymous wrote:I would call animal control now. Tell them that the dog has bitten before and now there is an elderly man at risk in the home. Try and do it anonymously so you don't get the backlash. Even if the dog is not removed from the first call it will help lay the groundwork for removal.

That will go over well. If you're looking for a complete chasm with your family, follow this advice.

It's better that I don't go into a dangerous situation. No gate or no muzzle? I don't come in.

Ok, but you will destroy your relationship with your parents. The last memories your dying father has of you will be you ratting out his dog to the authorities. It's not fair but that is what will happen.

You need to speak to your parents again. Seriously. And tell them what you will do (i.e., call the authorities) beforehand. If they don't do anything, then you don't go and you MYOB.

My parents will be destroying their relationship with me. That's their choice. I can't worry about my father's last memories of me when their is real danger to myself and my family.

You can be "right" or have a good relationship with your parents. That's YOUR choice. So, go and be right and see how it works out.

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Anonymous wrote:I would call animal control now. Tell them that the dog has bitten before and now there is an elderly man at risk in the home. Try and do it anonymously so you don't get the backlash. Even if the dog is not removed from the first call it will help lay the groundwork for removal.

That will go over well. If you're looking for a complete chasm with your family, follow this advice.

It's better that I don't go into a dangerous situation. No gate or no muzzle? I don't come in.

Ok, but you will destroy your relationship with your parents. The last memories your dying father has of you will be you ratting out his dog to the authorities. It's not fair but that is what will happen.

You need to speak to your parents again. Seriously. And tell them what you will do (i.e., call the authorities) beforehand. If they don't do anything, then you don't go and you MYOB.

My parents will be destroying their relationship with me. That's their choice. I can't worry about my father's last memories of me when their is real danger to myself and my family.

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Anonymous wrote:I would call animal control now. Tell them that the dog has bitten before and now there is an elderly man at risk in the home. Try and do it anonymously so you don't get the backlash. Even if the dog is not removed from the first call it will help lay the groundwork for removal.

That will go over well. If you're looking for a complete chasm with your family, follow this advice.

It's better that I don't go into a dangerous situation. No gate or no muzzle? I don't come in.

Ok, but you will destroy your relationship with your parents. The last memories your dying father has of you will be you ratting out his dog to the authorities. It's not fair but that is what will happen.

You need to speak to your parents again. Seriously. And tell them what you will do (i.e., call the authorities) beforehand. If they don't do anything, then you don't go and you MYOB.

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Anonymous wrote:I would call animal control now. Tell them that the dog has bitten before and now there is an elderly man at risk in the home. Try and do it anonymously so you don't get the backlash. Even if the dog is not removed from the first call it will help lay the groundwork for removal.

That will go over well. If you're looking for a complete chasm with your family, follow this advice.

It's better that I don't go into a dangerous situation. No gate or no muzzle? I don't come in.

Anonymous wrote:I would call animal control now. Tell them that the dog has bitten before and now there is an elderly man at risk in the home. Try and do it anonymously so you don't get the backlash. Even if the dog is not removed from the first call it will help lay the groundwork for removal.

That will go over well. If you're looking for a complete chasm with your family, follow this advice.

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Anonymous wrote:What kind of dog is it? A small lap dog or a gigantic German Shepard? It gives context.

A 20 pound terrier. Large enough to have knocked down people and bitten them before.

I would hit it well and good.

If it comes to that, I will.

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Anonymous wrote:What kind of dog is it? A small lap dog or a gigantic German Shepard? It gives context.

A 20 pound terrier. Large enough to have knocked down people and bitten them before.

I would hit it well and good.