Might be for the best, considering. But sorry you’re going through this—it’s hard.
If the dog bit a person unprovoked, it can be really risky. Dog owners have a responsibility to make sure their pets are safe around people. If someone was just nearby and got bit, that’s concerning. But if there was a clear reason for the dog’s reaction, that’s different. Context matters a lot.
@Ben
It’s worth thinking about other possible causes before assuming the worst. Dogs can be in pain or scared, just like people, and may react without meaning real harm. I had a similar issue once with my dog, and he was actually just sick and needed care.
@Adrian
I get that, but safety is the first priority. If a dog bites someone, especially a child, without clear cause, it’s a serious issue. And it’s the owner’s job to prevent that from happening.
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@Adrian
I get that, but safety is the first priority. If a dog bites someone, especially a child, without clear cause, it’s a serious issue. And it’s the owner’s job to prevent that from happening.
But context still matters. My dog, for instance, bit me once only because he was sick. Once he got treated, he was back to his usual self and never bit anyone again. If we had jumped to conclusions, he wouldn’t be here now. Euthanizing dogs should be a last resort.
Where is the dog located? Country, city?
This is a tough situation. I know it’s really painful now, but maybe consider that your dog could find a safe home with people who understand him. It’s not easy, and it takes time, but know you’re not alone.
Losing a dog is so hard, and I’m sorry this happened to you. Sometimes, if a dog bites a child, even if the child provoked it, families will find a new home where the dog is safer.
I hope this helps a little to know that your parents might have made this decision with safety in mind.
This is a situation where good training might have made a difference.
If a dog has bitten, it should probably be re-evaluated carefully before going to another home.
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If a dog has bitten, it should probably be re-evaluated carefully before going to another home.
Context is huge here. If the cousin ignored the dog’s warnings, for example, that’s different. Dogs don’t usually bite without a reason.
@Aeron
A friend of mine had her dog put down after it bit someone. But in that case, the bite happened because a kid was provoking the dog. The dog was sweet otherwise. So sometimes, it’s really not fair when these situations go this way.
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If a dog has bitten, it should probably be re-evaluated carefully before going to another home.
That’s not fair at all. Dogs don’t just bite out of nowhere. They might be scared, in pain, or provoked. Giving up on them because of one mistake isn’t right.
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That’s extreme!
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There’s more to this than meets the eye. Has the dog been to a vet? Was it provoked?
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There’s more to this than meets the eye. Has the dog been to a vet? Was it provoked?
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There’s more to this than meets the eye. Has the dog been to a vet? Was it provoked?
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Dog trainers can often help a lot. Don’t just give up.
There’s more to this than meets the eye. Has the dog been to a vet? Was it provoked?
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We don’t know what happened exactly. Dogs can bite by accident while playing, and it’s not always aggression.