I am heartbroken, I am to the point with my Boxer where I have recommendations to give her away or put her down. I can’t stand the thought of either of those.
She can be the most loving, caring, affectionate, playful dog.
She also barks, digs, tries to jump the fence, and ignores me. She has gotten loose and it’s a boxerpalooza around the neighborhood.
Walks are a nightmare. She howls, whines, barks and screams at everyone while standing on her hind legs with me trying to hold her back. She attacks dogs, even with her muzzle on.
Food aggression is a huge problem. She beat Beans up and I had to have her eye removed, and this past weekend she beat her up and left a cut over where her eye was removed.
When there’s a fight, it’s an all out savage attack. I have jumped on top of Raya to stop her, but that caused her to nip at me leaving a little scar on my chin.
Raya helped me get through a very hard time in my life and stood by me, and I will do everything in my power to do the same for her.
Kirsty Hallwood said...
Thanks to everyone who voted, I really appreciate it :)
I agree Julie, it's definately an adjustment. A huge adjustment for little Kobi I'm sure aswell. Beans still runs into the odd wall (she is losing vision in her eye because of age), and can't always master the stairs (losing her eye threw her depth perception off), but she's still pretty content with life (until Raya decides to battle).
Good luck with your two aswell, and thank you!!
Julie Sadler said...
Hey Kirsty, well looks like your chances are pretty good, 186 votes!! That's awesome!! Well good luck to you and your two furry kids, hope from the bottom of my heart that you can get the help you need for your dogs, I know how you feel, mine are my life too. I am the one with Kobi that just had to have his eye removed last week cause of his sister ("it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye", posted by my sis), he's recovering pretty good, but is definately going to be an adjustment! Take care, Julie
Trevor said...
I remember being down at the beach with Raya. She was being fairly well behaved and then a man came by and she bolted after him. She stood within 2" of him barking and nipping at the terrified man for no reason at all. We caught up to her and pulled her away (talk about scary and embarrasing). It is always very difficult having my dog around because I am scared she will get hurt from Raya. I really hope you get the much needed help that you deserve to get Raya under control! Something needs to be done before it is too late! Good luck Kirsty.
shane Franey said...
i hope you win and get the help you need for your dogs.......
Tina Hallwood said...
Yes Kirsty, my comment
Kirsty Hallwood said...
So I'm sure that last comment was from Steve Hallwood.....
And yes...the attitude came out once again last night when she managed to get off her leash in the backyard and decided she wanted to howl at who knows what...I went out to get her and of course she thought it was a game. I was already beyond frustrated at this point because she chewed the knob and the beautiful blind in my front window (very expensive blinds..and of course my house is for sale...so not that appealing!!)
Tina Hallwood said...
This dog has a real attitude. I would like to see what Bark Busters can do for her. Good luck Kirsty.
Tina Hallwood said...
Raya really deserves the title of Canada's Naughtiest Dog by Bark Busters. She has put you through an awful lot of stress. You have spent so much time and energy training her at various training classes. She has cost you a fortune in veterinary bills. You have put everything on the line for her. I know Raya & Beans mean the world to you so separating them is not an option. Raya is very smart and loveable yet extremely very difficult to handle and has been for two years now. Kirsty needs in the worst way to get the expert advice and training because I don't know how much longer she can keep going like this. PLEASE PLEASE HELP KIRSTY BY VOTING Rayan & Beans are her life!
Kirsty Hallwood said...
Thanks guys I appreciate it!!
It is definately starting to get real tough on me.
I took her to a dog park for the first time on the weekend (with a muzzle on) and I left there crying. Not as relaxing as we had hoped!!
Alicia McClelland said...
I voted for you! I hope many others do the same. I know what is like to have your dog think that they are the Alpha!
Melissa Milne said...
Good luck, Kirsty! I know how much you love your dogs :-)