Thread: In need of home for Lab

Excuse me, I have the darn flu. I reread Bigdogs post and agree with everything said. I had first thought it implied one bite would equate to the dog being put to sleep. I now see it is against rehoming a dog with a bite history, which I agree with. If the owner is at fault, for instance remember the saint bernard posted who was pulled around by the ears by a child while in the yard, I think rescue is best.

And if the dog showed bite inhibition, I totally agree. And the owner should be flogged. I hope you feel better soon!

I am not saying that this can't be worked through. I am just saying if I had a dog that has a bite history (whether it be one time or twenty) and for whatever reason i could not keep him, knowing that he has bitten before, I would not rehome the dog I would have him put down.

I've rehomed 2 dogs that had issues where they were. I was totally honest with the new parents, very honest. Happy to say both had no issues in there new homes. I certainly wouldnt rehome the dog to a household with children, but I'm sorry, I just dont agree that the dog shouldnt be rehomed. Again, we're not talked about a ferocious animal here. Every situation is different. One dog I rehomed, would reach his point if people...

If he needs a home, try posting on Lab Retriever forums

Hi, I have a 3 year old lab. He's always been fearful of strangers but last week he got out and bit my neighbor. I need to find a organization to take him that specializes in this temperment. He's a wonderful, loving and very affectionate dog to those he's close with. I can take anything out of his mouth, I can pick up his food anytime. He's very playful towards my older lab and never had a problem at the dog park. If it...

This is good info, Pollysmom. I thought this issue had been discussed on PF before, and the same conclusion drawn.

was he provoked? did you see him biting this person?

OP, what were the circumstances? I tried to catch a small dog running lose, and I got nipped. Didn't break the skin, thankfully. I thought about taking it up with the owner just to teach them a lesson (they were inside a grocery store and left the dog outside, loose, with their brother in a motorized cart ), but decided wasn't worth it. I didn't fault the dog, because he had a crowd of us around him, trying to catch him as he...

Guess I would like more info. Are you concerned about the grandchildren because of this one instance with the neighbor or has he challenged them in some way in the past? What was going on when the bite occurred? Nip, bite, snarling attack? Recent addition to your family or have you had him for 3 years?