MelissaS

The videos were great. Her swimming style is so cute. Your dogs are stunning

So very sorry. R.I.P beautiful Zephyr

So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful little Monte. R.I.P Monte and run free and happy at the bridge

So very sorry for your loss. R.I.P Sam xxx

Oh, so touching and so sad. Hugging the dog here and crying.

What a touching video and Troy is such a beautiful boof.

I can't believe the Uni girls would do that! So irresponsible, especially as that was the whole point of them minding her. Sounds like things are going really well apart from the escape. That's great news :)

What a gorgeous happy tiny girl. So cute!!

Jelly I commend you for your dedication and love for Roo. I think the fact this has such an impact on your life and you still want to exhaust all options to help her is amazing.

I guess I'm lucky as my dog has improved and is leading a happy and full life. She is on Meds and it took 6 years of solid work and training and behaviour modification etc... It has been incredibly hard. She is now happy to stay in her room when we are out- she isn't destructive anymore if she is in her "safe room". She has a comfy bed, toys, kongs etc... She will even go in there by choice when we are home. She still has some issues but things have changed considerably for the better in the last 6 years. If it had remained at the worst level I would have PTS as her quality of life is the most important thing to me. She isn't nealy as anxious and she loves her walks and visitors the most. My other dogs calm nature also helped her calm down and her adjusting to being in a secure pack. In saying all this I wouldn't do it again, I couldn't do it again emotionally or physically. I have learnt so much in the last 6 years, it has equipped me with some valuable tools. Awful situation for OP to be in. I really hope the OP can come to a decision that will give her and Roo some peace.

Well put . I agree. I'm so sorry you are going through this. I have a rescue dog who had severe SA and also a lot of behavioural problems. Early on I used to come home to oven and fridge doors being ripped off, shelves pulled down, glass smashed. Her eating ANYTHING she could reach or climb up to.- Including a 1kg bag of brown sugar and a bag of dried lentils. She dragged a 1 litre botltle of soy sauce through the house- it was on top of my 6 ft fridge.She broke the fridge and stole cakes, dips, cheese etc.. She pulled down curtains and rails and shelves from the wall and ate 240 garlic tablets that were in a locked drawer she pulled open. Everything I tried did not work, I had to keep her inside as she would ALWAYS find a way to escape even from high fences and gates and even scale trees. Also bark constantly. So I had to keep her inside but the behaviour was getting to a point I was always terrified she would hurt or injure herself. I went to many trainers and tried lots of options. I couldn't even leave her with people at my house as she would still escape if they turned away for a second or she would get really, really anxious etc... She would resource guard me and attack my dog who I had before her if he came too close to me or if he tried to approach me. It was issue after issue and every time I fixed one another would arise. What the most difficult thing for me was people's judgement, they told me to get rid of her and stop wasting my life trying with her etc... Or tney would say it's me and not her etc... She was so bad that the rescue group wouldn't take her back after a month-said she wasn't suitable because of all her issues!?! I asked for a placid and laid back dog, I was told she was but the rescue group didn't know she was pregnant and that's why she was more withdrawn. They decided to abort the pups literally as they were to be born, there were complications and she got very ill and depressed and was constantly leaking milk and looking for her pups. The rescue group brought her to my house the day after the operation. Being naive I did not realise the implications. Anyway, she was so bad they had to come back and get her but she was dropped off 2 weeks later. As she physically recoverd she was a very differrent dog to the calm dog I originally met. When I wasin contact with them to ask for help they gave advice and help but would not take her back. After 3 years of constant living hell I consulted an excellent vet/ behaviourist an put her on medication I was criticised for that also. It had reached a point that it was my only left to try rather than PTS. When she was with me she seemed like a lovely, affectionate , submissive dog- she was at times. She can go from 1 to 10 in a split second, luckily I can tell the signs now. I have had her over 6 years now, it still can be hard at times. I'm lucky that the meds did help and she now has a "special room" of her own when we are out and she is not destructive in there. She will still show anxiety and she has been more work than all the other dogs I have ever known put together- I love her incredibly. I still have to almost revolve my life around her, it takes it's toll and I can't go on holidays or board her etc.. However, I simply could not go through this again. There were times I put her well being above my own and got sick and my whole life was focused on her. She dominated all my time and I was so stressed and focused on trying to " fix " her. She has improved a lot over time but not enough to rehome. I'm still always reading and trying to learn ways to be a good dog owner and training techniques that will help. I know that in good faith I could not rehome her. Her issues are too extensive and she is too bonded to me, especially now after 6 years. If you did rehome Roo would you always be worried and wondering about her anyway and still stressed? If you decide to PTS it's your decision for your dog. The dog you know best and love so much. If you get to the point you feel you have to do it- remember how loved she was and that you did more than anyone could ask for her. I've learnt not to let people judge me or guide my decisions about my girl as I know her and her issues and needs. I adore my girl but I have learnt from this and as I said I wouldn't do it again if another dog I owned was this bad. I'm sorry I didn't mean to go on or hijack your thread, I just really sympathise and empathise and hope it will be OK for you. My heart goes out to you and I'm so sorry you are going though this, such a lot of stress and pain. I hope either way you can get some peace for you and Roo. I'm not a professional trainer or expert just someone who can relate and knows the impact it can have. The last 6 years have been such a learning curve. It's such a hard decision to make. A lot of really great experienced dog people have given you some advice on here and I really hope it helps. If you ever need to talk or cry drop me a PM. Good luck to you both xxx

What an amazing girl. Happy Birthday

Such a beautiful boy and a gorgeous pack :heart:

An older guy from work always tells me how small my Rotty's are. Too small for his liking. He tells me his biggest was in the 95kg mark and the size of a lion bragging. He and his wife proudly & badly bred a litter years ago- more than half died. Depending on the day he tells it one of his Rotty's was 94 kgs. Brags that he never desexed any of the males as it gave them " edge". He has also said it was 84kgs... Just depends if he thinks it will really impress. Bigger is better to him- he proudly tells me the Vet said that his dog's balls were the biggest the Vet had ever seen. I have to turn away so he can't see me laughing at the proud balls comment. This legendary Rotty from 20 years ago died in his sleep from a heart attack at 5 years old .They are very ignorant and set in their beliefs. I'm just so glad they don't " breed" or have Rotts anymore.

My girl gets constipated if she eats too many bones, her poo is literally like concrete and very difficult for her to pass if she gets constipated. She is a rescue and when I first got her she ate anything she could get or find. She was so blocked up when I first got her she was trying so hard to do a poo that fell down and was yelping badly- it was literally like she was trying to pass a brick or concrete that was stuck. I I always keep a very close eye own her and making sure her poos are OK. Sorry for the detail. I found adding a bit of extra water to her food helps or liquid parrafin really helps. Parrafin has worked every time for my girl- I find it great. If it's really bad a can of dog food can works wonders- the sloppier the can of food the better to help poo. Again sorry for gross detail.

Mine have been shedding a ridiculous amount recently, especially with all the very hot weather. I have been brushing handfuls off my girl. Even when I'm patting her I cannot believe how much hair & clumps comes off her. Unfortunately even with vacuuming and sweeping everything seems to have a bit of hair in or on it. Luckily there is no bald spots or anything as I've been worried too about how much hair is being shed as this is extreme.

My heart breaks for you. Such a horrific thing to happen. I cannot imagine how you feel. Thinking of you and so sorry this happened. R.I.P Buddy

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/boy-in-hospital-after-dog-attack/1688995/ I'm in no way downplaying the attack or the poor child etc... But the picture that has been put with article is ridiculous.

Love all dogs and think they are all beautiful but Black and Tan are my favourite. Also love Brindle :)

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. R.I.P Rogan xx

I followed her thread and had been wondering how she was doing. Thank you to everyone that helped rescue her. Such a great happy ending. Merry Xmas all :)

So very very sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. R.I.P Bella xx

No, she was a little unusual though- got pretty worked up about it. I did think her glass comment was a bit OTT. I saw a few people having a chuckle. :) She said it was a known fact and her mother heard it many years ago on the radio. My guys seem to love them & they are great for their dinner occasionally. I will keep an eye out to look for danger signs.

Sending lots of good vibes and a speedy recovery.

So very very sorry for your loss. So painful R.I.P Oscar and Mia xxx