Our dog just bit my husband. How should we handle this? This is a 'rescued' dog with issues. What to do?

Our dog just bit my husband. How should we handle this? This is a 'rescued' dog with issues.

What to do? We adopted 'Buddy' back in February. He's 30 pounds of 'cute' but had been abused and abandoned.

After months of love, training and socializing, he was becoming a great pet...and had become my husband's 'shadow. 'My daughter's been here all week with her two dogs...as long as we feed them in different areas, there have been very few problems. Today, Buddy attacked the other male for absolutely NO reason...my hubby grabbed Buddy and the dog sunk his teeth into his hand...three deep punctures.

Jack is 'crushed' that his 'best friend' would bite him....How should we handle this? Buddy is around 3, neutered and has been responding to training and affection...until today. I have no idea what our next step should be....any suggestions would sure be appreciated.

Asked by HELENofTROY 27 months ago Similar questions: dog bit husband handle rescued issues Pets.

Similar questions: dog bit husband handle rescued issues.

You never know what a rescue dog will do. Sadly I adopted a rescue sheltie a few years ago, I already have two, and things were fine for a while. He was aggressive from a bad home life with two bigger dogs, I gave him lots of love and attention, But he started having flair ups with my two dogs, Mine are very gentle, anyone who has a sheltie knows they are loyal and loving.

And pretty much laid back, (Till there is something to bark at) He was terrorizing them. And one night for no reason I saw, he jumped all over my oldest one. My Husband tried to get him off of the dog, and he bit him hard.So either you need to not have other dogs.

(This dog may be a one person dog) Or look for a home where he can be the only dog. I was lucky a lady in my town dose collie rescue, and was able to find him a great home with a lady who has no dogs. And they go everywhere together, Don't feel bad, what you did was with love, I cried when I took mine to another home, But it was for the best.

He and I are much happier for it.

I so wanted to answer this Yesterday... The number one rule is never get between dogs as they fight, this is what will happen. I hope your Husband is fine! If your adopted boy was doing fine before this happened, acting normal with no other dogs in his territory then shrug it off.

I’m sure buddy feels bad about what happened they usually do when it happens to their closest friend. My collie always showed concern even bowing his head when he would get carried away, he knew he had done something wrong. The wound can be treated, I’m pretty sure buddy has been given shots so it’s not a case of catching something life threatening.

A few minutes by family doc should ease your minds! Your Buddy is on the Jealous side of life right now, so many other dogs in his territory. This can happen no matter what one does to prevent the home team from showing the visitors just who the boss is.

Whatever the reason (I bet jealousy) he acted in his way, I will say without doubt Buddy was not attacking your Husband. Your Husbands hand came in at the wrong time and wrong place. Be easy and gentle on him, act as if nothing happened, tell your Husband to treat Buddy the way he always has, you will find with the other dogs gone he will be calmer and more his self.

Important thing is not to at this point of his resocialization is act harshly and yelling, you want this to continue as smooth as possible. Don’t give up on Buddy, you said he was a shadow for your Husband which says a lot. Buddy loves and respects you Husband and I see no reason he would change unless he were to be abused, and I don’t see this happening as caring as I believe you are!.

If.... If he was just fine for a long time, then his biting was situational. In the future you will have to keep things more quiet, certainly not quiet with two strange dogs around. It may take years before the dog calms down around other dogs or people.

Some dogs never adjust and putting them to sleep is the best option, before they bite some child's face off.

1 (1)(a) An animal control authority shall investigate reported incidents involving any dog that may be dangerous and shall, if possible, interview the owner and require a sworn affidavit from any person, including any animal control officer or enforcement officer, desiring to have a dog classified as dangerous. Any animal that is the subject of a dangerous dog investigation, that is not impounded with the animal control authority, shall be humanely and safely confined by the owner in a securely fenced or enclosed area pending the outcome of the investigation and resolution of any hearings related to the dangerous dog classification. The address of where the animal resides shall be provided to the animal control authority.No dog that is the subject of a dangerous dog investigation may be relocated or ownership transferred pending the outcome of an investigation or any hearings related to the determination of a dangerous dog classification.

In the event that a dog is to be destroyed, the dog shall not be relocated or ownership transferred. animallaw.info/statutes/stusflst767_04.h... you don't want your dog to eventually bite someone else and perhaps have to be destroyed, you should probably consult an animal trainer or psychologist.

(1)(a) An animal control authority shall investigate reported incidents involving any dog that may be dangerous and shall, if possible, interview the owner and require a sworn affidavit from any person, including any animal control officer or enforcement officer, desiring to have a dog classified as dangerous. Any animal that is the subject of a dangerous dog investigation, that is not impounded with the animal control authority, shall be humanely and safely confined by the owner in a securely fenced or enclosed area pending the outcome of the investigation and resolution of any hearings related to the dangerous dog classification. The address of where the animal resides shall be provided to the animal control authority.No dog that is the subject of a dangerous dog investigation may be relocated or ownership transferred pending the outcome of an investigation or any hearings related to the determination of a dangerous dog classification.

In the event that a dog is to be destroyed, the dog shall not be relocated or ownership transferred. animallaw.info/statutes/stusflst767_04.h... you don't want your dog to eventually bite someone else and perhaps have to be destroyed, you should probably consult an animal trainer or psychologist.

Dog bites are no joke. Interestingly enough, human bites are actually more dangerous - as are deep cat bites, I believe, cats have highly unusual bacteria in their mouths that are extremely resistant to antibiotics - but even so, a dog bite should be treated by a professional.

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