It really isn't a bad injury, but the fact of the matter is that Dixie has crossed a line. Now we have to deal with the dilemma of what to do.
Just 2 nights ago I was sitting next to Devin after the kids were in bed. I turned to him and said, "Aren't you so glad we got Dixie back?" Devin said that sometimes he is glad, but that he doesn't trust her.
Dixie's temperament has changed ever since we had that puppy, George, close to 2 years ago. She became more aggressive and disobedient. After our reunion due to our little hiatus up in Flagstaff, we noticed that Dixie's coarse behavior had increased. Even the very night we got her back Devin had a little feeling that he tried to fight away that maybe Dixie didn't fit into our family anymore. He just didn't feel she could be trusted. His feeling was swept away by our excitement and relief that she was ours again.
Here we are 5 months later with a bitten Sam. We still haven't made a decision as to what Dixie's fate should be, but I'm afraid it's not looking good. I don't want to find a new home for her. She is my walking buddy. She is so great with the kids. But the one time she decides to bite again it could be much much worse and could really hurt Sam or Mollie. That isn't worth anything.
3 comments:
Wow, what a dilemma! You can never go wrong trusting those instincts and you are so right, it wouldn't be worth it if something worse did happen. Thats a bummer though, I'm sure you guys will make the right decision, poor Sam!
this post makes me want to cry. I am sorry. hope things turn out good for you guys.
Wow, I am sad to hear about this and see Sam's sweet little face. Dixie really could have done a whole lot more, but you are right to try to figure out the right thing to do.
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