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Denise, so very sorry that you had to make such a
heart wrenching decision. I've been having similar issues with Bear.
It's gotten to the point that I put him in his room when company comes over
until I can get everyone seated and then lead him out and have him sit with me
until he's comfortable with who's here.
It started when he decided to become overly aggressive with a little boy
that comes here all the time. I thought that he was just trying to play
and accidentally hurt him. Well, let me say it didn't really hurt him
badly. He nipped his stomach and I honestly thought it was because he was
jumping. He has always given this little boy hugs (jumping and putting his
front legs on your shoulders) and I just assumed that was what he was trying to
do.
Since then he has snapped at the hands of two people that were petting
Sugar and then tried to pet him. While they were petting Sugar Bear he was
sniffing the back of their hands; when they moved their hands and tried to pet
him he snapped.
I really don't have a clue as to why he's started being nasty. Other
than telling him that was a bad thing to do and putting him in his room I don't
know what I can do. I would be lying if I were to say that having him put
to sleep had not entered my mind. However, I don't know that I will be
able to do that. What I thought was that it was an isolated incident and
it's not been the case. He just seems to have become more
aggressive.
I'm wondering if I have him neutered if that would help. He's going
to be two this October 31 and I think that's old to have him neutered but I also
think it MAY help with the aggressiveness.
Any input you may have, having had personal experience with this issue will
be greatly appreciated. If you choose to write off-list, my addy is
below.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to your family,
Bridget, Bear & Sugar Bear
Alabama Gulf Coast
kaiser4@ gulftel.com
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