Post by saraandmichael on May 17, 2013 1:24:58 GMT -5
this evening right before he was to get ready for bed, he went out back where michael was playing with the dogs. he wanted to swing on the tire swing, so michael was pushing him while the dogs continued to play. i was on the couch and heard blood curdling screams.
evan was swinging and snapes thought he was playing and wanted to play too. he bit evan while trying to play and he lost a good chunk of skin. he has stitches where it was ripped off and another small part next to that where the skin came off, but not severely.
i am just absolutely sick over this.
i just don't think it is responsible of us to keep our dog, but my heart breaks at the idea of letting him go. and i know he thought he was playing, but the damage to e's little body is just too much.
i'm trying to wind down and go to sleep, but i just can't seem to relax.
Oh no! I am so sorry! I am guessing a dog? Can the pet go to a family member for a little bit while you think? Obviously your child is important but could it be a one off?
Well that really sucks. Glad Evan is ok, hope you can settle down soon. How is Evan handling it?
like an effing champ (as always). he had to have an x-ray done of the area to make sure that there wasn't any debris lodged inside (they were thinking a tooth from the dog or something) and he was so excited to see the picture and be able to look at all of his poop just sitting there waiting to come out.
((hugs)) Do you have to watch for long term consequences? With another kid things might be different, but this is E. He needs your protection. I hope you can find him a good home.
I know E's safety comes first, but I wouldn't quickly jump to getting rid of the dog. Your Husband was already playing with the dogs and they probably thought E and Michael were playing and wanted to join in. I know that when my dog is already wound up, her mouth will start going and if you don't give her a firm "NO, STOP" and stop play time, she will take everything you do as you wanting to play with her. And sometimes you get a limb in her mouth. That is what makes me believe your dog didn't mean it and that it was already in play mode, with E swinging, and a dog trying to play - too much pressure was applied or the dog couldn't let go fast enough.
BUT; what is the dog's temper like? Have they always been a good dog, gentle with E, and never showed signs of aggression before? If yes (as in, have been gentle/no aggression), I would be inclined to give the dog another chance but when E wants to go do something like play on the swings and the dogs have been playing or are wound up, put them somewhere else so they know that play time is over.
Post by daisybuchannan on May 17, 2013 6:02:42 GMT -5
I'm so sorry
Our dog had shown aggression towards kids and I worked with a behaviorist, put him on meds, the works. He went after my one week old and as much as I loved him, it was easy to say he needed to go.
I can only imagine how hard this is for you if he never had previously shown aggression.
I agree with moonbeam. From what you said, this doesn't sound like aggression. Our lab gets mouthy and nippy during playtime (obviously this was more than a nip). But it sounded like he was already in playmode and just kept going. Your child's safety obviously comes first, but I would give it a little bit of time, I think, if it were me, before getting rid of the dog. It truly didn't sound like aggressive behavior.
Post by 2boys2danes on May 17, 2013 6:36:29 GMT -5
LOL at "waiting for his poop to come out"....kids! But seriously, glad you are all ok and all of that sure sounds scary. I'd be torn also about what to do with the dog. I'm sure the best answer will come to you. Big hugs!
Oh God, I'm so glad E is ok. How scary! I'm so sorry you guys have to make that kind of decision about your pup, but either way, I know you'll do what is right for your family.
We were in the same situation. Our dog of 8 years bit our 1 year old. I was cleaning up after dinner and dropped food. They both went after it and my ds was bitten in the forehead. Our dog had showed signs of aggression towards this son once before. He never showed it towards our older son. It was a horrible time. I cried and cried. I cried for my guy with the stitches and for my doggie. The hosp contacted the county and we received paperwork in the mail that the vet had to fill out. So, now the dog has a record. We looked into giving him to a no-kill rescue group, but my parents stepped in and took him. Everyone seems happy now, I guess. This happened in October. It's still weird, though, and we always put a muzzle on him if we are visiting my parents. I am so, so sorry. It does sound like an accident with your dog, though.
Post by melodramatic26 on May 17, 2013 7:57:40 GMT -5
I'm so sorry Sara. I don't have any advice, I woldn't know what to do either. Just do what you think is best for your family. So sorry, but glad E is ok.
Sara, I'm so sorry. All I'll say is we've been in this situation too and we have worked really hard to train our dogs to never do it again. If it ever happens again they are gone, but we gave them one chance and a lot of extra training and it seems to be working. Our situation is obviously extremely different because of E's condition, but I wanted to let you know giving your dog a chance isn't terrible. BUT, that said, you know your situation better than anyone else, you will make the right decision for your family. All we can do is give you points of view one way or the other. Good luck.
Post by daisyheadmaizie on May 17, 2013 8:39:34 GMT -5
Oh Sara, I am so sorry. I am glad E is doing okay. I think whatever choice yo make is okay. You need to do what is best for your situation, and only you and your H can know what that is. Huge ((hugs)) to you and E.