Are you going to be allowed a choice?
I would be scared for your daughter's sake also.
That is just the saddest thing.
I'm sure dogs can have mental disorders just like people can, and sometimes we just can't fix what's wrong.
I am so sorry you are dealing with this.

Cathy
when she first came home

I am so sorry that you're going through this

You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers today.


"I love Ozzy"

Karen and Ozzy

Jana, I'm so sorry about all of this. What a nightmare for you...

you and your family today...


not just my bulldogs, but my heart & soul!!

you know we are here for you. what a tought thing.....



Mack 'n' TMaeMack

With all the bad things going on, this must be the worst. We're here for you if you need us.

Woof!

Years ago when my nephews were small, we had a non-bulldog rescue that bit both of the boys. We chalked the first bite up to the fact that my nephew startled the dog. But, after the second bite, we could no linger trust the dog around the kids and had him PTS. It was a very hard decision but the right one for our family.

I am so sorry you are going through this. Hugs to you!

What a difficult situation. I know there is not an easy answer and I really don't have any advice. But I will be keeping you in my thoughts and am sending you big hugs.

Janice

you are doing the right thing.

I will definetly send prayers your way. This is incredibly hard for you and the doggie.

I did not realize you lived in mandeville, too. We did not bring Gerogia with us when we moved. We wanted to see how Bentley was without her as he did go after her once. She is 9 and does not make trips in the car well, so she stayed behind with my mom and dad who she loves. Bentley did great without her. I did consider rehoming him and discussed this at great links with his trainer and vet. They both feel that a new home will only increase his aggression. The vet has even taken Bentkey home with him to watch him in action as he did not have a dog. Bentley was terrified and would not eat or go outside. We were not even able to board him as he acted up and we had to go get him. He has not always been like this. He is 4 now and he was well socialized and went through puppy school. Not sure what happened, but hate this more than anything.

Thanks for the offer to have helped my husband. We really liked Mandeville and loved the weather! We had only moved there for this job as we did not have any family there. When he lost his job - we decided to come back closer to faamily. We are planning on visiting there again and coming for Mardi Gras next year. Will let you know when we get back there and maybe we can meet up some where, would love to meet your gang!!

they might have the resources to work with him and his issues.
i would contact a rescue group and see if they can take your bulldog from you..

point, but I try to remember the serenity prayer. It helps me see what I can and can't accomplish and to understand in doing good, which you have for your boy, doesn't always resolve the way I wish. Thinking of you.

And always .....Winston

I wish I had known you were living nearby. A few suggestions . . . have you considered rehoming him? There may be some factor within the dynamic of your family that sets him off that may not be present in another family, especially if he would be the only dog in that family. As humans, I think we probably overlook or don't catch some of things that may be going on in the mind of one of our dogs. For example, altho you may think he loves your other dog, he may actually dislike him and be constantly stressed over the situation, such as constantly worrying that he won't get his fair share of the food, won't get as much attention, etc., even if we think the situation is the total opposite. Thus, I would first try to rehome him, with full disclosure, of course.

Good luck. I am sorry to hear all of you are going thru such a difficult situation. I wish I had known y'all were living in Mandeville. I might have been able to help your husband get a new job. Can't guarantee it but I would have tried.





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Please, PLEASE consider re homing him through a rescue. We bought two sister bullies three years ago. We had the same problem with one of the sisters; agression towards both smaller animals, her sister, and in the end me. I got bit trying to keep her from hurting our smaller dog. We contacted the Bulldog rescue near us, explained the situation... and she was able to re home the dog. It was a painful decision, but we wanted to give her a chance, we'd already tried everything else. In the end, it worked out!!! A single parent, with only one child, no other pets adopted her, and she's been happy as a clam ever since. It was amazing, the change. Letting the vet observe her, I'm afraid, isn't a good indicator for how the dog would be in the long run. I'm not criticizing you, please don't take it in a negative way, I just hate to see the dog not have a chance. Our girl wound up in a wonderful home, became the mascot for the child's team, and is a dream dog for them. I miss her, I love her and always will, but I am comforted knowing that we gave her a chance. Please think about it, and contact a bulldog rescue!!