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Posted: 5/22/2021 6:03:15 PM EDT

Don't let other people watch your dogs.

Long story short... Many details left out.
Went out of town and reluctantly had a family member watch our family dog.
Our dog bit a young family members face, it was pretty bad. "they" will be Okay.
My 3 kids said couldn't wait to see him after being gone all week. Had to tell my kids last night when we got home, that they wouldn't be seeing him again.

He's getting put down Monday, he was only 20 months old.

Moral of the story.
Don't rely on family to watch your dogs. Take them with, or don't go.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:04:14 PM EDT

[#1]

or board them at a reputable place...

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:09:13 PM EDT

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Yep. Pretty much this.

Too bad for the dog.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:14:29 PM EDT

[#3]

Fucking sucks. Fuck

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:16:47 PM EDT

[#4]

What kind of dog?
What happened that led to the bite?
Kid being an asshole to the dog?
Dog just snapped and bit someone for no reason?

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:16:49 PM EDT

[#5]

Might not have been the dogs fault. Some kids are too rough with dogs. But, I agree about letting others watch your dog. What kind of dog is it? Maybe you can rehome it with an adult.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:17:05 PM EDT

[#6]

there are really only two people I trust to watch my dog. Both love dogs a great deal, arguably they like them more than people.

Outside of that I either don't go away or they get boarded.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:21:09 PM EDT

[#7]

luckily the only time i did i came home to a basement full of shit cause "she never wanted to go out"

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:26:20 PM EDT

[#8]

Sounds like some important details left out.

What exactly mandates the dog be put down?

I'm sure the "pets shouldn't be treated like people" crowd will be along shortly-

but IMO I'd pursue every available resource to re-home and animal before putting it down and telling my kid's they won't be seeing their less than two year old dog again.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:26:30 PM EDT

[#9]

The dog is getting put down after biting one none immediate family member (I.e. not someone in the house daily)?

Was the dog being watched at your house? We need some more details.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:28:49 PM EDT

[#10]

Sounds like you need to kick someone's ass and collect your dog.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:32:09 PM EDT

[#11]

Young kids should not get in dogs faces, especially when they are stressed.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:33:34 PM EDT

[#12]

From childhood to an adult I've been dog bit four times. Every time it was my fault. It wasn't because I did anything to provoke the dog either. Children, esp. young children should never be left along with any animal.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:40:53 PM EDT

[#13]

Don't get why dog is being punished.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:41:25 PM EDT

[#14]

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You'll never read the details from the OP....otherwise they would have been posted already.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:43:05 PM EDT

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I doubt the dog needs to be put down. The kid probably did something to provoke it. When you say the bite is pretty bad what is pretty bad?

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:46:15 PM EDT

[#16]

My BIL had a drunk friend sleep on the couch overnight and he let the dogs out the back door, after being told not because they were rebuilding their fence. By the time my sister found them, they had been hit by a car, likely at the same time. Both alive but both had to be put down.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:50:32 PM EDT

[#17]

In for more details.
Unfortunate that the dog is paying the price without being given an opportunity to be worked with or re-homed.

Posted: 5/22/2021 6:57:30 PM EDT

[#18]

Did your local animal control seize the dog or otherwise mandate he be put down?

My dog bit me in the face pretty bad a few months back, thought he would have to be put down for sure. Local cops didn't mandate it, and we went to put him down anyway. Figured that was what we were supposed to do. Our vet refused to do it since he didn't have a violent history, and even our emergency vet said they wouldn't do it unless an animal behavior specialist (someone with a degree, not a mid 20s kid who likes to train dogs) said that putting them down was the best decision.

So we took him to the behavior specialist and they immediately explained the issue. He hurt his leg a few years back, and doesn't like being picked up (even if he let me do it dozens of times before the incident). Dogs will let you do something they don't like 40 times and then decide on a bad day that the 41st time is the last straw. The incident in question, I picked him up and accidentally pinched his leg where he got injured. That was too much for him and he lashed out with one quick panic bite to the face because that's how dogs say STOP when they don't know what else to do.

He's on pain meds now and we don't pick him up and he's been amazing since.

I'm just saying OP there are resources available if you want to / can save the dog. I'd hazard a guess that he didn't attack the kid for no reason.

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:08:01 PM EDT

[#19]

Fucking fight for your dog, OP.

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:10:37 PM EDT

[#20]

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Don't let other people watch your dogs.

Long story short... Many details left out.
Went out of town and reluctantly had a family member watch our family dog.
Our dog bit a young family members face, it was pretty bad. "they" will be Okay.
My 3 kids said couldn't wait to see him after being gone all week. Had to tell my kids last night when we got home, that they wouldn't be seeing him again.

He's getting put down Monday, he was only 20 months old.

Moral of the story.
Don't rely on family to watch your dogs. Take them with, or don't go.

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That's a fucking understatement

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:10:55 PM EDT

[#21]

Is this going to be the new GD "I found a safe" thread?

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:11:07 PM EDT

[#22]

My gsd on two separate occasions bit family members.
Both times it was because they stepped on the dogs foot while the dog was sleeping on my porch at my house.
When I was asked by family members what I was going to do about my dog, I let it be known that I would appreciate it if people would refrain from stepping on my fucking dog.
Best dog ever lived to be 14 years old.

I would never leave my dogs with unfamiliar people in an unfamiliar place without a clear understanding that the dogs are to be safe and secure at all times. And definitely keep the kids away.
Not because my dogs are vicious, but because shit happens. Unsupervised kids often tease and provoke. They'll leave gates and doors open. That shit happens all the time. I'm not saying that's the case either. Just an observation of fact.

Sorry about the child the dog and OPs kids who all share the price of the responsible persons poor judgement.

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:13:09 PM EDT

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Yea he won't be back on this thread I bet.

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:15:30 PM EDT

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That is bullshit! First off, dogs should not be put down at first bite, usually it is the second time, at least around here. Who was there that was responsible for the care of the dog? They brought their kid? That's on them. I'd fight for my dog, no fucking way I'd let it be put down.
Come back with some real details.

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:22:02 PM EDT

[#25]

Was it provoked or not?

Big difference.

My first dog bit my oldest in the face, not hard, nipped her but did draw blood. She kept blowing in his nose when he would fall asleep, after 3 times then a warning bark he had enough.

It was 100% my fault for not paying enough attention to what was happening. He treated the kid like he would have treated a pup that was being obnoxious.

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:22:14 PM EDT

[#26]

It's a pitbull isn't it?

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:26:28 PM EDT

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Felony hit and run

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:31:19 PM EDT

[#28]

I'm calling pit or pit mix

OP, was it a pit?

Why hasn't OP responded yet?

Must be cause it was a pit....or maybe a beagle...or a pit.

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:32:18 PM EDT

[#29]

Family members are the worst pet-sitters

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:35:21 PM EDT

[#30]

Some people should not own animals or reproduce.

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:36:05 PM EDT

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This. Shit or get off the pot OP

Posted: 5/22/2021 7:46:22 PM EDT

[#32]

What a bullshit thread.

Come back with some details OP.

Posted: 5/22/2021 8:02:53 PM EDT

[#33]

Yeah I wouldn't be putting my dog down

Posted: 5/22/2021 8:04:52 PM EDT

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there are really only two people I trust to watch my dog. Both love dogs a great deal, arguably they like them more than people.

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All of this if I can't take my dag with me. And go get your fucking dog OP.

Posted: 5/22/2021 8:35:21 PM EDT

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That is bullshit! First off, dogs should not be put down at first bite, usually it is the second time, at least around here. Who was there that was responsible for the care of the dog? They brought their kid? That's on them. I'd fight for my dog, no fucking way I'd let it be put down.
Come back with some real details.

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Exactly and some people should never have a dog. They don't deserve one.

Posted: 5/22/2021 8:43:34 PM EDT

[#36]

please dont get another animal.

Posted: 5/22/2021 8:50:14 PM EDT

[#37]

Holy lack of details, Batman!

Posted: 5/22/2021 8:51:56 PM EDT

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Exactly and some people should never have a dog. They don't deserve one.

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That is bullshit! First off, dogs should not be put down at first bite, usually it is the second time, at least around here. Who was there that was responsible for the care of the dog? They brought their kid? That's on them. I'd fight for my dog, no fucking way I'd let it be put down.
Come back with some real details.

Exactly and some people should never have a dog. They don't deserve one.

Unless op is leaving out a lot if details be shouldn't own anther dog.

Posted: 5/22/2021 8:54:45 PM EDT

[#39]

@TheLastFreeMan

How about some details?

Posted: 5/22/2021 8:58:34 PM EDT

[#40]

Why dont you see if you can find an actual responsible dog owner to take him instead?

Posted: 5/22/2021 8:58:37 PM EDT

[#41]

So you get to post on AR15.com and your dog gets put down...because of your decision making process?

Posted: 5/22/2021 8:59:06 PM EDT

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Or start anymore threads. OP provides less details than a modern news story which is actually impressive.

Posted: 5/22/2021 9:03:53 PM EDT

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Posted: 5/22/2021 9:08:34 PM EDT

[#44]

Sounds like OP fucked up and is looking for someone to tell him it's ok to put the dog down.
Why wait until Monday OP?
If the dog truly deserves it do it now with your own hand. Don't puss out and pay someone to do your dirty work.
Otherwise get your kid's dog back, learn a lesson, and move on.

Without details that you conveniently left out, the optics aren't good and directing your shit PSA at dog owners makes you look like a troll.

Posted: 5/22/2021 9:08:42 PM EDT

[#45]

Maybe I'm missing something but you just roll over like that and it's lights out for fido? Fuck that.

Posted: 5/22/2021 9:10:28 PM EDT

[#46]

Thread sucks. Fill in the details or gtfo.

Posted: 5/22/2021 9:13:31 PM EDT

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What a bullshit thread.

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I always find that irritating.

It's like some people will write an essay about their trip to the convenience store. They'll describe the weather and the body posture of the other customers.

But when you have interesting threads that needs details, they're always vague with so much missing information.