What are the chances...?

[Cowgirl]

It has always been my understanding not to bother any animal while they are eating because they will be aggressive.

Not everyone agrees with me, but I will not tolerate ANY food aggression from any of my pets. I could take anything out of my dog's mouth, and he wouldn't even blink. If my dog were to ever show any aggression with food, I'd nip it in the bud. I don't make it a habit of taking my dog's food away, but he needs to know the rules that I am alpha and I get to do whatever I want with his food. It's my opinion that any dog owner should be able to do that as well.

 

[SShewbert]

Yeah, it's aggressive towards humans when there is food around. But all things considering she is a very nice dog. A little shy, but still sweet. So back to the main question, do you think that at Tri County or even the rescue that there will be hope for her?

Thank you all for clearing that up for me. Now that I think about it the dogs that I have had in the past with the exception of the one I was talking about have all been very nice and you could take things from them. Now I understand the concern and I would believe that Tri County or a rescue would end up putting the animal down.

Would they be responsible for any damages caused if they did not put her down and instead adopted her out and something happened?

 

[pixiegirl]

I've met your Pit and I know you're a pit nutty However you didn't defend all pits, so I think your reply was honest. I still love you, I'll just think twice before ever visiting you at your home again

She's a cupcake! You can come over all you want. She'll even let you take food out of her mouth.

 

[SouthernMdRocks]

I'm not sure, there wasn't too much information on the dog. And thank you. I personally have nothing against pits, just stories that I've heard. I've also seen very nice pit-bulls as well, I just don't know much about the breed. I was just trying to get some feedback from others in the community who know more about how shelters work. I also wanted to see if you all think that this is something that she should continue to look into if you think that there's a chance for the dog.

I think she should contact Tri county and ask them to evaluate the dog. If the dog is specified as pitt or pittX then the dog will need to be pulled by a rescue group. The shelter will not adopt out pitts to the public, if the dog is not pulled then the dog will be PTS eventually, most likely sooner than later.

 

[pixiegirl]

Thank you all for clearing that up for me. Now that I think about it the dogs that I have had in the past with the exception of the one I was talking about have all been very nice and you could take things from them. Now I understand the concern and I would believe that Tri County or a rescue would end up putting the animal down.

Would they be responsible for any damages caused if they did not put her down and instead adopted her out and something happened?

Not only do they not take responsibility but they look right down their snide arse noses at you if you bring a dog back that is aggressive. Their temperment testing in my opinion is crap. I adopted a beagle who'd take your flipping face off over anything he decided was edible even if it didn't belong to him (baby toys) or if you touched his feet. Then was the boxer who teamed up with the other male dog in the house and picked on the pit bull.

 

[SoMDGirl42]

She'll even let you take food out of her mouth.

If I ever get that hungry, I'll let you know

 

[SouthernMdRocks]

Yeah, it's aggressive towards humans when there is food around. But all things considering she is a very nice dog. A little shy, but still sweet. So back to the main question, do you think that at Tri County or even the rescue that there will be hope for her?

Your friend also needs to find out if there is any history with this pup or was the pup a stray. At 9 mos old I wouldn't take food aggression as a for sure sign of future behavior. Maybe the pup was starved as someone mentioned or maybe it had lots of competition for the food bowl. Tri county I think is pretty good about giving an honest opinion. Most rescues won't pull a dog that is deemed aggressive, why pull them when there are many non aggressive pups to save.

 

[Phyxius]

My cousin lives in anne arundel and adopted an adult weimaraner with pretty severe food agression and some other temperment problems. He had been abused and starved. There is NOWAY this dog should have gone to a non-rescue person. However, my cousin and her family have a long history with sheepdogs and labs and they've been able to almost completely turn this dog around. He still has a muzzle on when he goes out for a run on the bike path, but it's for precaution. He can be fed by hand, morsel by morsel and he's fine around other dogs, cats, and supervised or well behaved kids.

So, I do not think that a food aggressive PUPPY should be put down without being given a chance to be trained first. Most problems with animals come from humans, not the animals themselves. That being said, since your friend has to ask I do not think that SHE is the right person to adopt a dog that needs (re)training.

 

[frequentflier]

My cousin lives in anne arundel and adopted an adult weimaraner with pretty severe food agression and some other temperment problems. He had been abused and starved. There is NOWAY this dog should have gone to a non-rescue person. However, my cousin and her family have a long history with sheepdogs and labs and they've been able to almost completely turn this dog around. He still has a muzzle on when he goes out for a run on the bike path, but it's for precaution. He can be fed by hand, morsel by morsel and he's fine around other dogs, cats, and supervised or well behaved kids.

So, I do not think that a food aggressive PUPPY should be put down without being given a chance to be trained first. Most problems with animals come from humans, not the animals themselves. That being said, since your friend has to ask I do not think that SHE is the right person to adopt a dog that needs (re)training.

 

[Crashpupty]

Dogs with food aggression should not be dealt lightly with. They can be turned around but you have to know what you are doing and cannot be afraid. They cannot be around small children that may walk by them with something that looks like food. Their are numerous reason a dog gets like this and it is a lot of work and commitment to get them past it. Breed with this does not matter, but it cannot be ignored. A regular two minute feeding could take two hours for several weeks, and at times can get very ugly. You have to be very committed and no small children.

 

[SugarNSpikes]

My cousin lives in anne arundel and adopted an adult weimaraner with pretty severe food agression and some other temperment problems. He had been abused and starved. There is NOWAY this dog should have gone to a non-rescue person. However, my cousin and her family have a long history with sheepdogs and labs and they've been able to almost completely turn this dog around. He still has a muzzle on when he goes out for a run on the bike path, but it's for precaution. He can be fed by hand, morsel by morsel and he's fine around other dogs, cats, and supervised or well behaved kids.

So, I do not think that a food aggressive PUPPY should be put down without being given a chance to be trained first. Most problems with animals come from humans, not the animals themselves. That being said, since your friend has to ask I do not think that SHE is the right person to adopt a dog that needs (re)training.

I am glad that someone was able to save and rehabilitate the dog. As I recall, the dog was previously owned and brought in so I agree that it probably stemmed from something some dumb human did to it. However, they are looking for a pet they are not dog trainers/experts and from the sounds of it, I don't think that it would be the best situation for them.

 

[Loper]

Go Pit nutties. Here's your chance to save this wonderful dog!

I know you are going through a terrible time with a pit attack but seriously?

What do you mean? Oh, btw, I just read your other thread. I'm sorry about you and your dogs and I hope that you make them pay up. I personally don't like pits just because of their ability to turn on you. I mean, if the dog shows signs of aggression around food wouldn't that give it more incentive to turn on its owner?

I'm not sure, there wasn't too much information on the dog. And thank you. I personally have nothing against pits, just stories that I've heard. I've also seen very nice pit-bulls as well, I just don't know much about the breed. I was just trying to get some feedback from others in the community who know more about how shelters work. I also wanted to see if you all think that this is something that she should continue to look into if you think that there's a chance for the dog.

So do you or do you not personally have something against pits?

Well since I was invited to respond and all... Two pretty douchey comments. #1 Just because someone is fond of a certain breed of dog doesn't mean they support and stand behimd the actions of EVERY dog of that breed. #2 Ability to turn on you? I thought that was the old wives tale about dobbies? That their brains would swell and they'd turn on you. Get your urban legends right. #3 Any dog of any breed that shows any type of agression towards people should be put down. I don't care if its a toy freaking poodle. That's just good common sense. Too bad that doesn't spread as well as stupid myths.

I disagree about the food agression though. I would have to know more about why this 9 month old pup had it to begin with!

 

[Roxie04]

Yeah, it's aggressive towards humans when there is food around. But all things considering she is a very nice dog. A little shy, but still sweet. So back to the main question, do you think that at Tri County or even the rescue that there will be hope for her?

She has 2 stikes aginst her. She is food aggressive and she is part pit. She will probably be put down.