Update from Brisbane

Meg seemed to be settling in OK and was starting to answer to the new name. A friend of ours called by with her dog a, german shorthaired pointer, and Meg launched herself at it with teeth bared and it took all three of us to seperate them. The say that we were amazed was just too much and Meg was put outside while we made sure Sam was OK.. The owner took him home and we decided what to do. Our decision was to ring the rescue that we had got her from, and inform them that I would bring her back to them today. This was what happened.
This evening I saw a six year old female advertised to give away locally. We are going to have a look tomorrow morning, and we will make a decision.

That's sad, but I'm afraid you should probably have introduced the two dogs in a neutral area first.

Most dogs can be very territorial, especially when they are still unsettled in a new home themselves.

Introducing dogs to each other can be tricky and it does require some care. I am really sad to hear that you are giving up on Meg.

Shame lots of dogs are like that when they meet dogs the wrong way.

Mckenzig wrote:
This evening I saw a six year old female advertised to give away locally. We are going to have a look tomorrow morning, and we will make a decision.

When you say "to give away" I take it you mean a private deal, and not a rescue centre? If that's the case you will have no guarantee that the dog is good with other dogs/humans. Also, if it goes wrong you will have no come back - you won't be able to return it.

Please do yourself a favour , you should have given Meg a little more chance and not gave up at the very first instance. They don't always like surprises and its on her home territory. If you go through with this and take her back to the rescue then please do not go out and get another dog. You have had her for a few days and she hasn't had a chance, so you're just going to go and try another ???

I have had a number of dogs and none have displayed such an evil trait. Her history has tuned out to be not very good.

Mckenzig wrote:I have had a number of dogs and none have displayed such an evil trait. Her history has tuned out to be not very good.

Evil? Good lord, she was suddenly confronted with a strange dog in her new home & you think she's evil?

I hope the new dog you're looking at isn't a stafford.

Did you actually do any research into Staffs or just wake up one morning and pop off to the rescue to see what took your fancy. I'm sorry but at least we have to be thankful that this poor girl wasn't an increase in numbers and just had temp accomodation for a few days with someone who obviously is not staffy experienced, and I would tend to question dog savvy at all ???
What are you going to do with the next dog if it doesn't work out when you just can't take it back

Mckenzig wrote: Her history has tuned out to be not very good.

And that's her fault?

Evil? That's a silly thing to say. I mean, everything animals do is for a reason, humans are the only creatures that cause harm for fun. So that right there isn't evil. That said, she's also a dog who's been taken from her home (whether that was a good home or bad home), placed into a rescue centre that, let's face it, is a very stressful environment for even the best-behaved dogs. Then she's taken into a new home, and just when she's trying to settle in, another dog shows up unexpectedly. Most people would find such a situation difficult, let alone an animal that isn't able to think logically and rationally. If you're willing to give up on her after a few days, don't get another dog so soon; what if this dog has a problem? Many problems can be worked on, and even if they can't be solved, they can be improved or handled. One of the members on here has a dog who was treated horribly and who was aggressive towards people, and the improvement he's made because of the effort she's put in is nothing short of amazing. If you're willing to give Meg back without even trying, then how are you going to be willing to put in the effort for any dog, whether it's a rescue or a puppy?

Think the best thing you can do is get a cat...

hi from me and the boys

ella wrote:hi from me and the boys

Not an intro thread, ella!

ANattyRat wrote:Evil? That's a silly thing to say. I mean, everything animals do is for a reason, humans are the only creatures that cause harm for fun. So that right there isn't evil. That said, she's also a dog who's been taken from her home (whether that was a good home or bad home), placed into a rescue centre that, let's face it, is a very stressful environment for even the best-behaved dogs. Then she's taken into a new home, and just when she's trying to settle in, another dog shows up unexpectedly. Most people would find such a situation difficult, let alone an animal that isn't able to think logically and rationally. If you're willing to give up on her after a few days, don't get another dog so soon; what if this dog has a problem? Many problems can be worked on, and even if they can't be solved, they can be improved or handled. One of the members on here has a dog who was treated horribly and who was aggressive towards people, and the improvement he's made because of the effort she's put in is nothing short of amazing. If you're willing to give Meg back without even trying, then how are you going to be willing to put in the effort for any dog, whether it's a rescue or a puppy?

totally agree with this. you have to realise especially if your rescue dog's only been in your home a few days it still won't feel secure. it took buster 3mnth to settle in to our home and start acting himself. and he will never take well to another dog in our home from what we've seen so would only ever introduce other animals in a neutral area like a park or field.