{"id":4536,"date":"2022-08-18T03:15:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T03:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-08-19T11:38:53","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T11:38:53","slug":"how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I rehome an aggressive dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#How_can_I_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"How can I rehome an aggressive dog?\">How can I rehome an aggressive dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Is_it_possible_to_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"Is it possible to rehome an aggressive dog?\">Is it possible to rehome an aggressive dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#When_should_an_aggressive_dog_be_rehomed\" title=\"When should an aggressive dog be rehomed?\">When should an aggressive dog be rehomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"How do I get rid of an aggressive dog?\">How do I get rid of an aggressive dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Will_vets_euthanize_aggressive_dogs\" title=\"Will vets euthanize aggressive dogs?\">Will vets euthanize aggressive dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Should_I_euthanize_my_dog_for_biting\" title=\"Should I euthanize my dog for biting?\">Should I euthanize my dog for biting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Do_dogs_feel_guilty_after_they_bite\" title=\"Do dogs feel guilty after they bite?\">Do dogs feel guilty after they bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Are_aggressive_dogs_always_aggressive\" title=\"Are aggressive dogs always aggressive?\">Are aggressive dogs always aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Do_dogs_feel_abandoned_when_rehomed\" title=\"Do dogs feel abandoned when rehomed?\">Do dogs feel abandoned when rehomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Should_you_keep_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"Should you keep an aggressive dog?\">Should you keep an aggressive dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Can_fear_aggressive_dogs_be_rehabilitated\" title=\"Can fear aggressive dogs be rehabilitated?\">Can fear aggressive dogs be rehabilitated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Which_dogs_attack_their_owners_the_most\" title=\"Which dogs attack their owners the most?\">Which dogs attack their owners the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#How_do_you_walk_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"How do you walk an aggressive dog?\">How do you walk an aggressive dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_euthanize_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"How much does it cost to euthanize an aggressive dog?\">How much does it cost to euthanize an aggressive dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Is_there_any_way_to_humanely_euthanize_a_dog_at_home\" title=\"Is there any way to humanely euthanize a dog at home?\">Is there any way to humanely euthanize a dog at home?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>How can I rehome an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where To Surrender An Aggressive Dog<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact The Shelter Or Breeder You Adopted From.<\/li>\n<li>No-Kill Shelters.<\/li>\n<li>Ask Pet Specialists.<\/li>\n<li>We All Need To Feel Safe At Home.<\/li>\n<li>Young Kids &amp; Aggressive Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Hoping To Stop The Growling Before It Escalates Further.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/\">Is it safe to rehome an aggressive dog?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-possible-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>Is it possible to rehome an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Rehoming is also a possible option \u2013 but usually not a very good one for moderately to severely aggressive dogs. Given that the current owners do the right thing by divulging the dog\u2019s aggression issues to potential adopters, how many families do you think would be standing in line to take this dog?<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l361Cv10RVE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-an-aggressive-dog-be-rehomed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_an_aggressive_dog_be_rehomed\"><\/span>When should an aggressive dog be rehomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has shown aggression towards humans in the past or you fear that he may show aggression in the future, we STRONGLY recommend speaking with a behavior consultant about what will be needed to keep your dog and those around him safe prior to making a decision to rehome.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-rid-of-an-aggressive-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>How do I get rid of an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surrender your dog to a no-kill shelter if you do not want it to be euthanized. Call or visit the rescue groups, animal sanctuaries and shelters in your area to find out if they are willing to rehabilitate or take care of your dog. Some shelters are willing to take dogs with a history of aggression or biting.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IZXfa7FZ2ZA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"will-vets-euthanize-aggressive-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_vets_euthanize_aggressive_dogs\"><\/span>Will vets euthanize aggressive dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every dog and every situation is unique. Veterinarians who make blanket refusals to euthanize an aggressive dog because it is healthy do their clients and their communities a grave disservice. In fact, one could make the argument that a seriously aggressive dog is not, in fact, healthy.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-euthanize-my-dog-for-biting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_euthanize_my_dog_for_biting\"><\/span>Should I euthanize my dog for biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog has a bite history, it is important to note the frequency and severity of the bites that have occurred. Generally speaking, the more severe or frequent the bites are, the more likely you\u2019ll have consider euthanizing your dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-feel-guilty-after-they-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_guilty_after_they_bite\"><\/span>Do dogs feel guilty after they bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Work with a vet or veterinary behaviorist to determine why your dog lashed out. When a dog bites its owner, there are often a gamut of feelings: shock, disbelief, anger, hurt and sometimes guilt. Often, your first thought or fear is that your dog might have to be given up. However, this is not necessarily the case.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3hdHf38bAC4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-aggressive-dogs-always-aggressive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_aggressive_dogs_always_aggressive\"><\/span>Are aggressive dogs always aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aggression toward people, aggression toward dogs and aggression toward other animals are relatively independent patterns of behavior. If your dog is aggressive toward other dogs, for example, that doesn\u2019t mean she\u2019s any more or less likely to be aggressive toward people.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IASFTylJxM0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-feel-abandoned-when-rehomed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_abandoned_when_rehomed\"><\/span>Do dogs feel abandoned when rehomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How does a dog react to a new owner?\u00a0 In general, re-homing is a very stressful experience for dogs. It\u2019s common for dogs to undergo bouts of depression and anxiety, especially if they\u2019re coming from a happy home. They will miss their old owner and may not want to do much at all in their sadness over leaving.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-keep-an-aggressive-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_keep_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>Should you keep an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a major reason that no reputable trainer or behaviorist will ever recommend punishing a dog for growling, snarling, barking, or giving other displays of aggressive intent \u2013 these are communication signals that tell us the dog is uncomfortable, and they\u2019re extremely valuable!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-fear-aggressive-dogs-be-rehabilitated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_fear_aggressive_dogs_be_rehabilitated\"><\/span>Can fear aggressive dogs be rehabilitated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I cure my fear aggressive dog? It is important to note that while the prognosis is good for many fear aggressive dogs there is no \u2018cure\u2019 for aggression. Behavior can never be guaranteed in people or in animals because there are too many outside factors influencing behavior, mood and emotion.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-dogs-attack-their-owners-the-most\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dogs_attack_their_owners_the_most\"><\/span>Which dogs attack their owners the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The study concluded that dog attacks were most common with the following breeds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Labrador retrievers: 13.3%<\/li>\n<li>Pit Bulls: 8.4%<\/li>\n<li>German Shepherds: 7.8%<\/li>\n<li>Rottweilers: 3.9%<\/li>\n<li>Chows: 3.5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l361Cv10RVE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-walk-an-aggressive-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_walk_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>How do you walk an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog exhibits a reactive behavior (lunging, barking, growling) during a walk, the owner should immediately turn and briskly walk or jog out of the situation. The owner should be firm and calm and not yell, scold, give a leash correction, or punish the dog.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193328 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-walk-an-aggressive-dog.jpg\" alt=\"How do you walk an aggressive dog?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-walk-an-aggressive-dog.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-walk-an-aggressive-dog-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-walk-an-aggressive-dog-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-walk-an-aggressive-dog-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-euthanize-an-aggressive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_euthanize_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>How much does it cost to euthanize an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, the thought of putting a dog down once the animal is too old or too sick is something that most dog owners have to have in mind. The average cost of dog euthanasia is between $50 and $300; however, there are additional costs and considerations that pet owners need to be aware of as well.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-any-way-to-humanely-euthanize-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_any_way_to_humanely_euthanize_a_dog_at_home\"><\/span>Is there any way to humanely euthanize a dog at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no point in deciding whether or not you want to euthanize your dog at home without a vet if the laws in your state don\u2019t permit it. You should know that it\u2019s illegal to carry out the procedure of ending life without proper medical training or license. The only legal method is to let the vet do it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I rehome an aggressive dog?Is it possible to rehome an aggressive dog?When should an aggressive dog be rehomed?How do I get rid of an aggressive dog?Will vets euthanize aggressive dogs?Should I euthanize my dog for biting?Do dogs feel guilty after they bite?Are aggressive dogs always aggressive?Do dogs feel abandoned when&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-can-I-rehome-an-aggressive-dog-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4536"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4536"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4536\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193329,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4536\/revisions\/193329"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4536"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}