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• N2WinIt

  

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  February 20, 2012 4:45:07 PM PST

  This is very difficult but we are looking to rehome our rescued Roger.  We found him last year and after surgeries for his feet, neutering, and other things we decided to keep him.  This, in spite of the fact that he isn't fond of new people, and in the beginning, he bit me twice.  I believe those bites were his fear that he was being threatened.  I don't know as I'm not a trainer.  Today he did it again while I was trying to teach him back and put my hand near his face while I was doing it.  Anyway, I love this little dog so much and so does my husband, but we also have grandkids to worry about so we are looking for a couple or person without kids. He does fine with other dogs as we have 3 other rescues.  He seems to be more of a man's dog as he is devoted to my husband.  Roger is one of the sweetest little dogs.  He loves toys, playing, sleeping in our bed, he is so cuddly and so cute.  You will fall in love with him.  However, you must be a very special person to deal with with Roger.  We will not take him to the SPCA or animal control as he will not pass a temperment test.  I have read online about this type of personality and I believe that Roger is just extremely dominant.  It is very difficult to untrain this type of behavior.  I had hoped the episodes were over as the last one was months ago.  This is very difficult for us as we love him so much.  If you are the special person or couple that can tolerate his intermittent behavioral issues or if you are willing to try to work with him while you grow to love him as much as we do, then please pm or email me at jabellxoxo@aol.com.  Also, he has no health issues.  Other than the 3 times he has bitten me, he has been a wonderful little dog.   He is about 2 years old and 8 pounds.  Thank you.

  
• N2WinIt

  

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  February 21, 2012 9:36:38 AM PST

  Thanks to everyone for the advice. We have decided to give Roger another try. I will be taking him to obedience school as soon as I can get us signed up. Keep your fingers crossed that it helps. :)
• Gretchiesmom

  

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  February 22, 2012 11:35:37 AM PST

  What an adorable face. I think obedience training will help, and perhaps a few sessions with an animal behaviorist. I wish you much success with your special efforts
• ComfortZone

  

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  February 23, 2012 6:22:36 AM PST

  Roger is the cutest dog I have ever seen.
  I hope that he will gentle down for you, and believe that you are really doing the right thing.
  You did not "find" him by mistake!
  Time will hopefully bond him even closer to you and your family, and maybe his trust in you two will grow stronger, so that his sense of security will be better.
  
  I can only imagine what a dog goes through when he is "lost", and it is so wonderful that you are going to try to work it out!!
  Blessings,
  best of luck, and
  fingers,
  toes,
  paws,
  hooves .........
  EVERYTHING crossed for you!
  Please keep us posted, we are all rooting for you and Roger!
• mpandgp

  

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  February 23, 2012 8:13:46 AM PST

  That is the sweetest little face!!! Good luck with your renewed efforts!
• Gretchiesmom

  

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  February 23, 2012 9:26:13 AM PST

  One other option, probably only to be considered as a last resort (and only if the dog isn't mean, just upredictable/quirky) is to remove his teeth.  I was shocked the first time I heard about this.  I have a friend who does rescue in another state, and she took in a little dog as a last resort.  He had been rehomed many times because of his biting (and only biting his owner(s), so possibly some kind of a dominance thing-?).  Anyway, other than the intermittent biting, he is a great dog and she loves him very much.  He had bitten her several times, and finally got her really bad where her whole arm swelled--she knew she couldn't keep him like that.  After much consultation with her vet, the vet removed the dog's teeth.  The dog recovered and is a happy little guy--eats kibble and everything with no problems--but now if he bites, he can't do any damage.  This solution is definitely not for everyone or every situation, but it has worked well for my friend and her dog.  (And of course, she is keeping the dog as her own companion, not a rescue placement.)