BC Crazy Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 That sounds a wonderful offer - here's hoping . What a shame they have knowledge of her already Agreee with this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurensingh Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 To me that just proves the owner was only out to make money.. Glad that she didn't end up with someone who didn't realise how dangerous she would be in the wrong hands still sucks that it happened to is, I have a very upset husband who is already extremely attached to her, sadly we are not the right people to try and rehab her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 It is so hard when attachment happens so fast ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Sounds like the previous owner was only looking to make some dollars by rehoming this dog. Be careful they don't try to take someone else's money and send them around to pick up the dog from you... sas - if you have a phone number contact for Dane Rescue VIC, maybe you could give them a call to speed up the process with this particular enquiry/case? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 No need - Vic Rescue are aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 1409479588[/url]' post='6554261']1409479281[/url]' post='6554254']So the dog is already known to VDR? Here is the link with contact details of Vic Great Dane Rescue if you need them. http://www.greatdane....com.au/vic.htm Confirming that it's the people I contacted and am waiting to hear back from Well I hope it works out for you, it's such a shame that the owners sold her on, knowing she had issues. Some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amax-1 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Without seeing the dog myself but having seen many a dog like this it sounds as if the dog is unsocialised, perhaps never leaving the breeders property and therefore the outside world is a scary place and the dog is a fear biter. I say this sincerely to everyone.....don't ever fall for the lack of socialisation routine and blame yourselves for the incorrect raising of a pup who ends up defence aggressive..........it's a genetic nerve weakness in the dog, not the way you have raised it. Dogs of strong nerve and genetic temperament stability don't need socialisation at all as the world isn't a scary place in their mindset. Socialisation and environmental exposure in pups helps to mask nerve deficiency and better prepare weak dogs for urban living in a pet environment. Unfortunately not all breeders run off strong nerved dogs so socialisation of a pup is an important phase in raising but only because you can't guarantee the pup you have received is bred off stable character ancestry. One of my favourite tests is gunfire testing Labradors and Golden Retrievers and the one's who bolt, ask the breeders why they are breeding gun dogs on parentage who are scared of gunfire....you will be surprised No one knows whats wrong with the dog - therefore why should it be euth'd on an assumption, I always believe prior to euthing a dog there should be a behavioural assessment so you know what you're dealing with. I absolutely disagree that dogs in a domestic environment don't need socialisation with their environment. Although that's a whole other topic so best not to get into it here. I'm the first to say that weak nerves have become part of Danes however there are a number of breeders that also have their dogs never leave their property, we don't know what the deal is here. If the new owner does not want to work with the dog then I guess there are little options, I guess I'm just being optimistic. Hell, I'd return the dog and tie it to their bloody front door and kiss my money good bye > the dirty dead of euthing the dog is not the new owners. That's a shame Sas, because you are making allowances for weak nerve as if it's normal, it isn't normal in dogs bred on strong nerved ancestry. Danes coming through with weak nerves is due to breeders running off weak nerved dogs, they need to cull and top up their breeding stock with better dogs. Edited August 31, 2014 by Amax-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raineth Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Without seeing the dog myself but having seen many a dog like this it sounds as if the dog is unsocialised, perhaps never leaving the breeders property and therefore the outside world is a scary place and the dog is a fear biter. I say this sincerely to everyone.....don't ever fall for the lack of socialisation routine and blame yourselves for the incorrect raising of a pup who ends up defence aggressive..........it's a genetic nerve weakness in the dog, not the way you have raised it. Dogs of strong nerve and genetic temperament stability don't need socialisation at all as the world isn't a scary place in their mindset. Socialisation and environmental exposure in pups helps to mask nerve deficiency and better prepare weak dogs for urban living in a pet environment. Unfortunately not all breeders run off strong nerved dogs so socialisation of a pup is an important phase in raising but only because you can't guarantee the pup you have received is bred off stable character ancestry. One of my favourite tests is gunfire testing Labradors and Golden Retrievers and the one's who bolt, ask the breeders why they are breeding gun dogs on parentage who are scared of gunfire....you will be surprised No one knows whats wrong with the dog - therefore why should it be euth'd on an assumption, I always believe prior to euthing a dog there should be a behavioural assessment so you know what you're dealing with. I absolutely disagree that dogs in a domestic environment don't need socialisation with their environment. Although that's a whole other topic so best not to get into it here. I'm the first to say that weak nerves have become part of Danes however there are a number of breeders that also have their dogs never leave their property, we don't know what the deal is here. If the new owner does not want to work with the dog then I guess there are little options, I guess I'm just being optimistic. Hell, I'd return the dog and tie it to their bloody front door and kiss my money good bye > the dirty dead of euthing the dog is not the new owners. That's a shame Sas, because you are making allowances for weak nerve as if it's normal, it isn't normal in dogs bred on strong nerved ancestry. Danes coming through with weak nerves is due to breeders running off weak nerved dogs, they need to cull and top up their breeding stock with better dogs. Amax, this is a bit off topic for this thread. You could start a new thread to discuss genetics versus socialization if you like :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurensingh Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hi again, Just updating, Dane rescue cannot take her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Oh bugga, that doesn't really leave any other options. You can only do what you feel is right for you, and I'm so glad you won't be sending her back to her owner to sell on. Really shitty situation though. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurensingh Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Dane rescue told me to send her back to previous owner, who has been in contact with them also? I don't know if they realise she will just sell her on as is or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raineth Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Sorry to hear that Laurensingh. Have you had any chance to check whether she is chipped? I think euthanasia is a very reasonable course of action in this situation. I am concerned though as to whether you could come into some sort of trouble if she does indeed have a chip and it is registered to a name, and therefore it could be argued that she's not yours because there has been no transfer of ownership. Such a terrible situation for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'd let Dane Rescue know what her previous owner said. I doubt they'd advocate sending back an aggressive dog to be sold on. If you have a receipt for the dog, would that prove ownership if she is chipped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 oh please check her microchip . You will then be able to plan . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'd let Dane Rescue know what her previous owner said. I doubt they'd advocate sending back an aggressive dog to be sold on. If you have a receipt for the dog, would that prove ownership if she is chipped? Dane Rescue are aware of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Oh bugger... Ditto with others. Check the for micro chip please if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 1409540318[/url]' post='6554593']1409538263[/url]' post='6554577']I'd let Dane Rescue know what her previous owner said. I doubt they'd advocate sending back an aggressive dog to be sold on. If you have a receipt for the dog, would that prove ownership if she is chipped? Dane Rescue are aware of this thread. Okay, thanks Danois...just to clarify though, does that mean they recommend sending the dog back to its previous owner, as they have already indicated they would sell her on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I have no idea what has or has not been discussed - I just knew that dane rescue were well aware of the thread here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 1409550559[/url]' post='6554689']I have no idea what has or has not been discussed - I just knew that dane rescue were well aware of the thread here. Ah, no worries, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise6616 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 oh laurensingh ~ you are making a very responsible decision, i applaude you for recognising the problem right away. you've had a tough few days, big hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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