Sad week
I never posted before but needed some comfort. After 1 year of all family members getting bitten badly, 2 trainers, 2 behaviorists, vet checks, meds and many scary growling incidents at other people we had no choice but to bring our beloved corgi back to the breeder who then euthanized him. Needless to say rescue would not take him nor could he be re-homed.
We made the difficult decision after the last violent attack which lasted for a good part of an hour. Our home became an unsafe place and we and the experts believe he was not well.
Regardless, I am so sad and can't stop crying. I keep doubting myself and wonder if we had done something different if he could've lived out his life. I don't know how to get over this guilt and grief. He was a wonderful little guy with a great personality until these episodes occurred which were becoming more frequent and intense. Also, they started as early on as 3 months.
In trying to decide whether to get another corgi I am wondering if most of you had an easy time training your corgi. I'm wondering if we would always second guess ourselves with another one.
Thanks for listening. This is so hard.
Amy
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Comment by Amy Channen on March 2, 2013 at 9:34am
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I absolutely asked and her answer was NO. she didn't want her name attached to this....clearly.
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Comment by Jane Christensen on March 2, 2013 at 9:32am
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DIID YOU ASK THE BREEDER IF SHE EVER HAD ANY OTHER ISSUES WITH PUPS???
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Wow. I am touched and close to tears from all your outpouring of kind words and help. By the way, I wanted to add that yes, we did go to a very reputable breeder who is affiliated with all the right clubs. Regional and national. Sadly her assistance was disappointing but way too much info to bore you all with.
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I am soooo sorry for what you had to go through and your loss. I had a rescue last year that I ended up having to euthanize...after 3 months I was positive that he would have killed one of my corgis...given the chance. He was just mean, He was fine with people and cats but not other dogs...that could have been a training issue but he was too dangerous to adopt out. Sometime you have to look at a dogs quality of life and yours...you tried. If he already had issues as a pup there was something wrong and now he is at peace also.
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Comment by Carol & Emma Phillips on March 2, 2013 at 8:41am
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Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. You did everything you could. I have a friend who had to put her Springer down for the same reason. His aggression appeared out of nowhere at age 6. She too second guessed her decision at first, but in the end she knew she did the right thing for herself and the dog. Her vet agreed.
I have had Springers in the past, and now I am a first time Corgi owner. If you decide to get another Corgi, I would look for a breeder who is associated with your Regional Corgi Club. They will be able to guide you in the right direction.
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Mai---
I agree that while most dogs can be disciplined our situation was a bit different. This puppy came to us with issues and no matter what we did he had episodes of aggression that he couldn't let go. All the trainers and experts were concerned due to the young age this began. This was not our first dog....our last one lived 14 years. His aggression was coming out in other ways out of the house as well. No one would take him and we couldn't live in fear. And no, we would not get a dog from this breeder again. Not so much because he was a fluke but more because she didn't help in our time of need.
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Comment by Bev Levy on March 2, 2013 at 8:00am
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What a tough decision to make! So sorry... As for another, if you find a breeder that really knows corgis (that usually translates to a breeder that shows and tests for inherited problems) I would take their advice as to which puppy to get. They usually can tell you which pups will fit your lifestyle the best. Good luck in whatever you decide. I have had one challenging corgi (not mean) and two very easy going.
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Comment by Bogart the Cardigan on March 2, 2013 at 7:31am
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I recently read this book: http://www.amazon.com/Good-Dog-Story-Orson-Changed/dp/0812971493 and it is about a herding dog with mental problems where the owner did everything (meds, herbs, acupuncture, psychic, etc.) he could think of to give him a good life but in the end, he had to be euthanized. Don't blame yourself, and I hope you will consider another Corgi in the future. I am truly sorry for your loss and the trauma to your family. Bogart is our second Corgi and he couldn't be more loving. I have met another Cardigan that came from the same breeder and she is also amazing. Our breeder is located in North Georgia (let me know if you would like to contact her, she just had a new litter).
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Comment by Kat Lampkins on March 2, 2013 at 5:35am
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{{{hugs}}} By the sounds of it you did all that you could possibly do. I don't have any good advice (I'm a new Corgi mom myself). But I do feel life is better with critters.
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Comment by Ludi on March 2, 2013 at 4:02am
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Do not blame yourself, you tried the best you could. One month of that would get to anyone, much less one year.
But I would avoid that breeder should you choose to get another corgi in the future. I do not agree with what he/she did, and I believe it is his/her fault that a puppy like this came to be. Temperament is so much nurture more than nature, but the latter also plays a vital role. It is possible she bred a dog with a less than desirable temperament, which is one of the cardinal rules to not break. And she may have failed in desensitising the puppy early in its life. Either way, I would steer clear. Something clearly went on in her lines, and lead to this heartbreaking moment.
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