| Dear Jarose, before we got Bori I had another puppy. He was diagnosed as fear aggressive. I was told that I should't even take him to puppy kindergarten. The first trainer who saw him felt that he might become dangerous, I then went to an animal behaviorist, the consensus of opinion was that he could have a marginal life on medication, with a very complicated training regimen. This pup was only 3 months old and lungeing and snarling at people on the street. I refused to return him to the breeder, who told me it was my job to socialize him. I finally got in touch with someone on the NERR board who agreed to take him if I had him neutered. I knew that I could not help this pup because of my own personality. I call every once in a whileto inquire about him. He has been adopted, and the woman tells me so far, so good. All the red flags were flying with the breeder and my husband told me not to do business with her, but I barrelled on. It was a heartbreaking experience for me. We have owned a lot of dogs but never had I seen anything like this. I knew I had to give this pup up for him to have any chance at life. Whether it was environmental or not, I do not know. I know another couple returned a male pup, and they had owned rotts before. I have seen two of her females and they were the sweetest dogs you could ever meet. I guess you will have to go with your best instincts about the dog and yourself and your family after you get a consensus of opinons. I still get very upset over the situation but Boris has been a great healer. I do wish you the very best and if you have any questions,please feel free to e-mail me. I think German is correct in his assessment, and he has surely seen a lot more dogs in his life than I ever have or will, but as an owner, I know what you are dealing with. Suzanne  |