NOOOOOO. So back to that initial question. I couldn't cope with the risk of my dog … Discussion in 'Dog Training and Behaviour' started by ... thats when behaviours that the dog has had covered by the nervousness/fear bits of their brain to start to come out again normally, with proper assessment before rehoming… In some states, it's illegal to sell or give away a biting dog. 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. You obviously care enough to write and invite comments from fellow Quorans. No insurance company will cover a family with a biting dog. The dog we adopted just 15 days ago from the shelter ( which had been returned 2x because he was deemed “too hyper”) has bitten (level 3) both my 5 year old 2 x so that my son is terrified as the dog … If your dog is attacked by another dog, your dog may have wounds as a result of the fight. We see the same e-mail, and hear the same message on the answering machine, many times each month: "My dog has bitten my son's friend (or daughter, or neighbor) and I can't keep him any more. If you are due to take a dog home in the next few days, we will contact you as soon as we can, please bear with us. Any dog will bite.The numbers do not count. Don't let play get out of hand. My dog is very scared of many things but not at all aggressive and good with other friendly dogs when out and about. Once Bitten. I get concerned as to whether my dog has a good life with her nervousness tbh. Barb* said she is looking to rehome her dog. Anyone who is due to have a rehoming appointment, unfortunately these have been suspended until further notice. Rescue dog has bitten my son. He's proved himself to be unpredictable, and has bitten. However, there are some circumstances in which it might be necessary—and even beneficial—for your dog. If you must consider rehoming your dog, do your best to find a close friend or family member who can help instead of dumping your dog … A dog that has bitten - whether or not it was his fault - is considered by law to be a dangerous dog. The Aggressive Dog and Rescue. I think you know that the dog needs to go. If your dog bites or has bitten someone in the past, it is important to work with him so that it doesn't happen again. I'd speak to your vet, see what they say, and also rehoming centres. When you are playing with your dog… How to Treat Dog Bite Wounds on Dogs. A client sent me an e-mail recently to tell me that she has been unable to implement our agreed-upon behavior modification program due to the full-time responsibility of caring for an elderly parent. After all, if your dog has bitten once, he has the potential to do it again. I would say no. Please… do not put this dog down. Death is irreversible. It is not safe for the children and not fair to the dog. No issues flagged by rspca about from her being nervous around other dogs, which is true. She is a lovely dog very affectionate and playful and has settled in well in the couple of months we have had her. Rehoming your dog: I hate the idea of having to rehome dogs. As a responsible caretaker for your dog, you must respect provocation from the dog’s perspective. If you must consider rehoming your dog, do your best to find a close friend or family member who can help … Can you trust a dog who has bitten? If this is a problem, eg your dog hogs the furniture and won't let anyone else near or refuses to move when asked, stop your dog getting there in the first place - restrict his access to certain rooms or block his way so he can't get to the sofa or bed. Here are some tips and tools for training dogs so that they are safe around new people. Hi OP - it's great that you are open to rehoming to a responsible home. Can a Dog Who Has Bitten Be Trusted Again? … Our society today has zero tolerance for a dog with a bite history, no matter how minor. Due to Government restrictions, we will be unable to take in dogs to our rehoming … As a person with experience and training in working with dogs court ordered to quarantine as related to bites, I would not keep a dog who has bitten my child.