Dilemma for the day

[krystyne73]

Thanks, I'll try that and see how it goes for a week or so.
My husband ( I have posted about him before) is not very active helping me with the dogs. In fact, Macy is his dog but he can't stand her constant growling.
My husband also has MS, which was one of the reason we tried to rehome Macy a long time ago. Its hard handling the home with the dog friction and my sick husband.
I should mention that I have spent $800 on Macy last month checking her for medical issues behind the aggression. I was really hoping they would find something but all they found was a mild case of IBS and she eats to much, (sigh)

**But I have an 8 hr testing day tomorrow, so I will have to get off here until tomorrow night.** Thanks!

[krystyne73]

[krystyne73]

This is Macy BTW . Today she went after Meika. All Meika did was wag her tail and lean back with her butt in the air to instigate play. Macy went after her with her teeth bared and snarling, she was snapping her jaws coming at her. Luckily Meika came to me instead of fueling the fight. I locked Macy up, which seems to be every hour.

What to do? Its so sad because alone Macy is the sweetest dog. All the kids love her, but I really think she has lost her mind.
Is crating her for 15 min for punishment a bad thing? How do you rehome a dog like this? ugh

[Stosh]

I think it's probably the best option at this point. It's not worth risking your other dog's safety, not to mention their well-being living with the constant threat and tension. It sounds as though she would prefer being an only dog. You have to do what's in her best interest and protect your other dogs and family. I would imagine if the trainer suggested that lady as a new owner it's a suitable home.

[gsdraven]

Originally Posted by krystyne73

How do you rehome a dog like this? ugh

Are other dogs her only problem? Hopefully you can find a dogless home to send her to. It sounds like she is stressed around all the other dogs.

How old is Macy?

[krystyne73]

Macy is 5 years old. She seems fine on some days and other days she is ready to fight.
(had to stop typing to separate another dog fight)
for example: just now, Sasha and her were play sweetly then Macy started acting dominating and pinned Sasha (who thought it was just play) and started snarling, biting at Sasha's face.
I think it is that "small dog envy"....she thinks she has to be meaner to keep the others away from her.
I honestly don't know if she is okay with other dogs. She is a barker is all I know.

[krystyne73]

My heart tells me there is something wrong with her. I spent $800 last month with all sorts of test to see if maybe she wasn't feeling good.
It's just weird how some days she wakes up acting like a happy puppy, other days she wakes up snarling and biting the faces of the other dogs when they are just walking by her.
I am worried if I rehome her someone will not have the funds or care to spend money on her. I know that sounds bad...plus what if they hate her and want to bring her back? then I have her back in the mix, again....such a dilemma

[krystyne73]

( it brings me to tears just thinking about re-homing her)

[krystyne73]

Looking for playmate?

Here is the link...haha I hope people don't think it is a sex ad?

I did it...and I guess if anyone knows off a good family let me know. Thanks :-(

[krystyne73]

nope deleted the link hahaha here is the new one, if any one looks. I really hate using CL for this but around here people seem to use it.

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