raindove wrote:
Making excuses for his bad behaviors isn't helping the dog or the people he is exposed to. Your mother having a cup or shoe in her hand or the fact that she had a robe on is no excuse for the dog going into an aggressive behavior.
I hope I don't make you angry with my comments -- I know how difficult the whole scenario is. Been there and done it. It's a real emotional issue when trying to save a dog that might not be able to adjust to a normal life.
I know your intentions are good, but you have to consider how you'd feel if the dog ripped a kid's face up or seriously injured an elderly person -- or anyone else for that matter.
I do wish you luck.
Not angry at all. And I'm not making excuses, just describing the situation. I have good intentions, but I'm realistic. If we can't train this out of him, he will have to go. I have a very mentally handicapped son who is defenseless. So far, Tiki has not done this with him, although he did bark when he came home for a visit. I chalked that up to DS being a tall man who he had never met. But I did not allow the two of them to be together unsupervised at any time.
Like I said, I'm taking him to the trainer tomorrow. We'll have a frank discussion and see where it goes. I plan to talk to the vet shortly, too. I want to get her opinion before we do anything permanent. I'd like to give this dog a chance, but not if there is no chance of rehabilitation.