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Originally Posted by Julie-at-home  But she's just a puppy. How do you ask me to kill my puppy? She loves me. I love her. This is so unbelievably painful. |
Julie, yes this is very painful. No one is making light of the situation or saying it will be easy. A good trainer may be able to help you out. Keep in mind that although you may be able to correct some of her problems it sounds as though you may be dealing with issues her whole life.
Since you got her at 12 weeks you don't know her background. What the temperament of her parents were or what she was exposed to.
Yes you love her, nobody is arguing that. Keep in mind how young she is now, the older she gets the worse she could get. I would hate to see your family and your dog become another statitic and black mark for the breed.
Many, many years ago I had a male rottie. I got him at 8wks from a BYB(I didn't know better at the time). He behaved much as your girl does. I tried and tried to "fix" the problem, but to no avail. Having a young daughter at the time I felt the safest and kindest thing to do was PTS. Having a dog that was healthy in all other aspects except mentally and making the decision to put him to sleep was the hardest decision to make.
Yes, I felt incredibly guilty- much as you do. I know the conflicting emotions you are going through. Many members on this sight have had to make the same decision. It's never easy.
Just remember that some dogs are just not wired right. They are fighting internal demons that we can do nothing to exorcise. Sometimes the kindest most selfless thing you can do is to make this choice.
You live with your girl. You know how she is, if you can get help and it works for you and your girl WONDERFUL. If not, please do not let guilt keep you from doing the right thing for all involved.