Putting down a family member

[Geraldg6]

Yesterday was a tough day for my family. We had to put down a good dog that has been with us since he was dumped in front of our house as a puppy. When he showed up he was the worst pup ever. He tore up more than I could ever imagine. At the beginning I truly resented him but my wife had grown so attached to him. Well fast forward 4 years later we built our home and moved back home. He was part lab and hound…we think. Not 100%. He had plenty of room now to roam around and get energy out. The past 18 months he had transformed into a different dog. It was like he was finally home. We got into routines. He would fish with me. He would hunt with me. After my son was born we would go on a ride every day. We got close after we moved. Well he always had a problem with other grown men. Never trusted them and would snap at them. I didn’t mind that because his purpose was to guard the house and I do believe he thought he was doing that. My son is just under a year old and on Wednesday he for some reason to snap at him and my wife she went momma bear on him. So I had to make the decision to put him down and it was by far one of the hardest thing I’ve had to do. All of this happening while I have Covid. Quarantined away from my wife who is taking it pretty hard. That makes this even harder.

I know i did the right thing for my family. It just wasn’t what I imagined. I really thought this would be the dog that would protect my son when he starts walking and goes on his own little adventures. Just never thought it would be this hard. I’ve put down dogs before but this one hit really hard.

If possible could y’all throw some positive vibes our way?


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[kreweofheath]

I’m sorry for your loss, brother. Sometimes the right thing is the hardest thing to do. Prayers up for you and yours.


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[PoppinPiggies]

Sorry that you had to make that decision, definitely not an easy one to carry out.

[DUKFVR]

Prayers Up for Y'all. Been there too many times.

[IOWA BOW HUNTER]

Prayers up, had the same thing happen to me. You made the right call, once they start snapping at people it gets easier and easier to bite.

[Drycreek3189]

You did what you had to do. It might never have gotten worse but you can’t take that chance. Sorry for your loss.

[Chief Big Toe]

So very sorry! very hard for sure.... hope ya'll find solace and perhaps another pup in the near future

[Ag 89]

Even though it was very hard, you made the right decision. Your family's safety comes first.

[MadHatter]

My dog hates small people/kids for whatever reason.
He tried to go through a door to get to my cousins kid, who just walked by outside.
Pretty sure it's some kind of dominance thing.
Sucks you had to put him down.

[MesquiteBean]

We had to put down our 13 year old lab this past April due to hip dysplasia. It killed me inside, he was such a loyal dog. I miss him everyday. It hurt to do it, but i found comfort in the fact he wasn't in pain anymore.

[Geraldg6]

Thank you for the kind words


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[Geraldg6]

My dog hates small people/kids for whatever reason.
He tried to go through a door to get to my cousins kid, who just walked by outside.
Pretty sure it's some kind of dominance thing.
Sucks you had to put him down.

This dog did too. We did not understand it.


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[spotsanddots]

I feel for you. We just had to put our little Australian shepherd to sleep about a month ago. We had her 13 years. Hurt my heart more than i can say. Might be crazy, but even after a month I cant stop thinking about her every day. Im sorry for your loss. They are loyal family members.