We have decided to put Henrietta for adoption after 6 years, 6 wonderful years. She needs to be the only dog in a family.
We have been dealing with Henrietta food aggession or dominance over Winston for 3 years now. She doesn't act like that towards human, other dogs or children, only to Winston. Everytime she gets mad or the "switch" is turned on, she will bite him.
And it keeps escalating, from grawling, then snapping, then trips to vets for Winston. It just not fair for Winston that is sooo submissive. He never attacks back, he just stood there try to defend himself but to submissive to actually defend himself. We have tried so hard to introduce Winston to his normal life (he was abused before, he was afraid with other dogs and mens generally). We actually have made a progress with him and now this thing happens.
3 Years ago, we tried to consult with a trainer. She taught us lots of "management" part and how to understand better. We separate them when feeding time, we pet henri first and feed her first.
We did learn a lot but it doesn't enough. We cannot tell when she will attack Winston, it just happens out of the blue, but mostly over food.
Over the weekend, she actualy attacked Winston again after she finished drinking water (Winston stood not far from her, like usual).
Thank goodness I was there, I can grab her by her legs and push her away from Winston before she can do any damage. My husband tried to take her outside to calm her down, and she actually snapped at my hubby arm for the first time.
About a month ago, I consulted with 2 animal behaviourist. None of them can guarantee to solve this problem. Reading between the lines from our conversation, seems like they try to tell me, either I have to let this madness happen once in a while or I have to give her up.
I have lost my trust in Henrietta. I still love her sooo much. I cried the whole night last night until I fell asleep. This is the hardest decision ever.
It is for the best for Winston, Henrietta and us. I hope I made the right decision.

We have been dealing with Henrietta food aggession or dominance over Winston for 3 years now. She doesn't act like that towards human, other dogs or children, only to Winston. Everytime she gets mad or the "switch" is turned on, she will bite him.
And it keeps escalating, from grawling, then snapping, then trips to vets for Winston. It just not fair for Winston that is sooo submissive. He never attacks back, he just stood there try to defend himself but to submissive to actually defend himself. We have tried so hard to introduce Winston to his normal life (he was abused before, he was afraid with other dogs and mens generally). We actually have made a progress with him and now this thing happens.
3 Years ago, we tried to consult with a trainer. She taught us lots of "management" part and how to understand better. We separate them when feeding time, we pet henri first and feed her first.
We did learn a lot but it doesn't enough. We cannot tell when she will attack Winston, it just happens out of the blue, but mostly over food.
Over the weekend, she actualy attacked Winston again after she finished drinking water (Winston stood not far from her, like usual).
Thank goodness I was there, I can grab her by her legs and push her away from Winston before she can do any damage. My husband tried to take her outside to calm her down, and she actually snapped at my hubby arm for the first time.
About a month ago, I consulted with 2 animal behaviourist. None of them can guarantee to solve this problem. Reading between the lines from our conversation, seems like they try to tell me, either I have to let this madness happen once in a while or I have to give her up.
I have lost my trust in Henrietta. I still love her sooo much. I cried the whole night last night until I fell asleep. This is the hardest decision ever.
It is for the best for Winston, Henrietta and us. I hope I made the right decision.