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Originally Posted by OY
Sup Francois - Oystein here - This dog is small, 20 pounds and - but with that said, I can agree to that our family (and I) were probably not the right type of family for this kind of dog, and I surely should have done better research on the breed before buying it 6 years ago as a puppy.
An Aussie (this is a toy version) is a dog that should have access to vast fields and doing what it does best - Being a sheepdog. We do not live on a farm, nor do we have interest in doing agility training like I found out later is what they do best. Maybe he would have been a less stressed dog if we did, who knows. Too late now, unfortunately.
I am glad you guys brought up the point of the dog-owner and the dog being a fit. It is crucial, and in this case it could turn out to be what was the case of a misfit. Call me this, that or the other, but unlike TONS of other dog owners at least take I the action of ensuring the safety of potential HUMAN harm in the future. May sound harsh to a lot of people, but it is the responsible thing to do once it got to this point.  |
I think you are doing the right thing. I have seen many dog owners laughing when their dog would growl, snap and even be proud if they chased down someone and try to bite them.
Unlike you these are the people that give dogs a bad rep.
I know you and spent some good times with you, honestly I did not put 1 and 1 together or my response would have been different. Anyone that knows you knows you are acting in the best interest of your family and people around you.
Get cats, I have 2 and they are best pets ever and kids love them. But if you do so, please do not have then declaw to save a piece of furniture ;)