my dog bit my friend---should I put him down?

[Tala]

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What stands out to me is that you allowed this dog to be snapping and barking at random people when you were out. POOR TRAINING ON YOUR PART.
Chows are determined and very protective, it is your responsibility to teach the dog what is acceptable and what is not. I believe that YOU failed this dog.

The person who suggested www.leerburg.com to you was right. Even he is anti-Chow Chow (despite claiming that he doesn't believe breed matters when it comes to training) but I have taken a LOT from his work. You have to be the leader, and the LEADER decides when to fight and when to walk, NOT THE DOG. You allowed the dog to make this decision, and it got him killed.

I would suggest that you DO NOT EVER get another Chow dog (even mixed) because you do not possess the strong leadership that they require.

 

[mamabird]

If the dog was standoffish at 10 weeks, odds are - he was never socialized to begin with. THAT is not your fault. I don't know your age, but buy from a reputable breeder or get something from a shelter that conducts temperment tests. Yes, there are hard headded breeds and breeds that must have leadership, but you want something that is socialized and handled to begin with. Even the most even-tempered breed has the potential to bite if it isn't started out right.

Sorry for your loss, but you made the right choice for everyone involved...including the dog.

 

[greathorse]

Your dog seems dangerous to me. If it bit a friend that was staying in the house and has been given access to the house it is likely that you have a huge problem on your hands for a long long time.

It is even less likely, in my opinion, that in the environment in which it became dangerous, that it will change without changing environment, training,,leadership or whatever you want to call it. I am not sure this dog understands the rules very well.

I would solicit the help of a full on professional that can evaluate the dog.

Jamie, whom of course I have never met seems to have a very sound and reasonable way of looking at things and she has given her opinion.

I do know that a dog of mine would not have the opportunity to bite the second person that I have invited into the house. I have never had this as an issue but I would not like the liability of a dangerous dog.

Strong and stubborn seem like excuses for ill behaved and out of control.

 

[Jaguaress]

For those who keep posting, the OP put down the dog. Constructive criticism is no longer necessary.


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[greathorse]

My apologies I see that now. Lots of great dogs with great dispositions in the world that need homes too.

Good luck

 

[oesdog]

Hi

read some of this topic and was sad for you. Yeah dogs are a bit like chickens you know - they have a pecking order and you gotta show them your at the top!Your the leader your the boss!!!!!!! If you can;t do that then don;t get a dog!!!!!!!! No matter the breed!!!!

I rescue OESDOGS Old English . The Dog I have right now Murphy shown on the Avatar is agressive ( Food Agressive!) It takes a lot of hard work to re train a dog. It takes a lot of commitment. I have had lots of Dogs that have issues like that. YOu Dog would have needed so much work from a special person with the time and ability to re train and to find that person would have been very very hard and all the time this Dog would be putting everyone at risk!!!!!! Honestly some Dogs are just aggressive not because of breed or bad owners. Some Dogs just have an aggressive streak. It is in their nature. Don't feel bad about the choice you made it was the right choice for you , your family and most of all that Dog.

From someone who has worked hard to rehabilitate doggie offenders for over 20yrs YOU DID THE RIGHT THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[FourPawz]

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There are three sizes of Schnauzer. The miniature is the most common and can make a really good pet, assuming the owner trains and socializes the dog as its purpose was to rid farms of vermin like rats and larger predators (foxes, etc.). The standard schnauzer is the medium variety and has been used as a working dog, but it is the giant schnauzer which is still used as a police dog. These are tough, determined dogs and they can be very good at protection work.

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/schnauzers.htm

Giant schnauzer competing in schutzhund:

 

[Brindlebtch]

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I don't think this is appropriate. You shouldn't attack the OP, especially now that the dog has been put down. The OP has done the proper thing with the dog she had and the family she has. We aren't here to browbeat her, especially now that she is grieving for the dog.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

As the OP has made her decision, the question asked in the title of this thread really isn't relevant any longer, so we'll end the discussion here.

Thank you all for your participation.

~Lisa~