[MR] Dog Emergency - Update

[David Chessler]

There is an animal behaviorist named Dodman at Tufts university. He has
written several books. In general, as you say, when dogs or other animals
misbehave it is usually as a result of stress or an unsatisfactory situation
that stresses the animal. Often this is the result of inconsistent treatment
by the owner. The animal is taught to do one thing and then is allowed to do
something else, until, from confusion or stress, the animal does something
"unacceptable." 

Some breeds of dog do have behavioral tendencies that make them ill-suited for
urban life, or for dealing with strangers. These breeds of dog take a lot of
skill, attention, and consistency on the part of the owner to train them, and
to maintain the training. 


636.708 DOD   	  2008   	
The well-adjusted dog : Dr. Dodman's seven steps to lifelong health and
happiness for your best friend
  Dodman, Nicholas H. 

636.7 DOD   	  1999   	
Dogs behaving badly : an A-to-Z guide to understanding and curing behavioral
problems in dogs
  Dodman, Nicholas H. 

636.7 DOD   	  1996   	
The dog who loved too much : tales, treatments, and the psychology of dogs
  Dodman, Nicholas H. 


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------ Original Message ------
Received: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:43:38 PM EDT
From: Kathrina Black <catriona70 at gmail.com>
To: Merry Rose <atlantia at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org>
Subject: Re: [MR] Dog Emergency - Update

> Thank you for all the advice.  I have contacted most of the rescues that
you
> all have mentioned.  None of them will take Suni.  Because of the terrible
> financial situation, so many people have given up their pets, that the
> rescues, shelters and humane societies are full to overflowing.
> 
> Some others on this list suggested an animal behaviorist or more training.
> To be honest, the family cannot afford a specialist as the husband may be
> losing his job.  There is no one home to oversee new training and because
> the family has not been successful in maintaining the initial training, I
> fear that more training will be unsuccessful.  This family never should
have
> gotten the dog in the first place, but it's done and the only option is a
> new home or euthanasia.
> 
> Someone on this list also suggested that the family should not push their
> problems on to someone else and just pay the money to have the dog put
> down.  While I agree with that sentiment to an extent, I feel very sorry
for
> the dog because it is not his fault the family has failed him.  I feel that
> killing him is very sad, considering it is not his fault.  The family was
> never able to handle him properly or be consistent with his training.  Now
> it is too late.
> 
> The goal was to find someone else would like to try and rehabilitate him or
> who has a large property where he will not be bothered by strangers.  He is
> in a small community were people come and go all the time.  It will never
> work to keep him in that place.  Unfortunately, the vet appt. has been made
> for Friday.  If we can't find someone, he fate is sealed.
> 
> If it were up to me, I would find another solution, but he's not my dog.
> I'm not the one facing financial hardship and a lawsuit.  I guess in the
> end, the family has to do what is best for them, regardless of how I or
> others feel about it.
> 
> I just want to thank everyone for their help.  I'll continue to contact
> other rescue groups between now and Friday, but I'm not holding out much
> hope.
> 
> -Catriona
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