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Help; My friend needs advice/help
Topic Started: 13 Apr 2014, 05:33 PM (281 Views)
emma30
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Cassie and Keeleys Mum
Hi,
A friend of mine ( I've posted about her before and some of your advice was greatly received) has a GSD whom she has problems with.
Thunder behaves himself for her husband but my poor friend is at her wits end. I received this message from her today-

Hi Emma,
This is not something I feel comfortable doing, Martin doesn't know, but the time has come to ask for help or advice
Thunder has just bitten me, luckily not breaking the skin, but once again, Martin doesn't believe me!
I told him to f**k off & take the dog with him
Martin said, fine just get rid of him !
Do you think it would be fair to re-home him?
He is so gorgeous at times, but I'm so scared he will really hurt someone xx


Also included were a couple of pictures of the bite.
I'm no expert and really do not know what to do to help, Thunder has been to training and behavioural classes with her husband. He excels in them.
Can anybody help in anyway?
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pangolin
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Would your friend mind expanding on what happened on these bite incidents? Just before and just after?

Has Thunder been to the vet recently for a thorough health check, and/or are there any known health issues?
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emma30
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Cassie and Keeleys Mum
Hi Pangolin,
I believe you helped a lot last time :clapping:
I've just messaged her with your questions, I've also asked her for her email which, if ok with you, I will PM you as I think you are in a much better position knowledge wise to help her, she is in a bit of a state which we know helps nobody.

As an outsider Thunder is a gorgeous dog who behaves impeccably for his Dad. But for my friend Leisha he attacks the Hoover,growls at visitors,goes for visitors and generally misbehaves.

I thank you in advance for any help x
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Pamela
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Im no expert ,but from where Im sitting they need to sort out their own relationship first :thumbs up: ,it looks like the dog is coming between them ... They both need to watch , listen to the dog and work together before they even start otherwise there is no hope ...

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pangolin
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I've dropped her an email :)
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