Hi...thanks for posting this. It must be not only embarrassing for you but heartbreaking too...let's put our heads together to see what can be done.
Obviously, Zeena has a huge behavioral problem...and, as you said, there is no need in discussing how that happened because you recognize the problems here...so, what can be done?
The most pressing part of this problem is that your aunt wants to act so quickly. I would suggest asking her wait on her decision...although I am sure you have tried already.
My first suggestion is to check to see if you can find a training program that will take Zeena for a week or two. It may cost a couple of thousand dollars, but gosh...I might even be willing to pitch in to help pay for it...maybe others would too...or maybe a possible new owner would pay for it.
It is obvious to me that Zeena needs a strong trainer. Her problems can not be solved at home right now. A home environment is something that she has learned how to control. And when she is in a home, she should NOT be in a home with another dog, and certainly not with children...perhaps even elderly people would be a bad selection since Zeena is so head-strong. I don't know.
Say...why not contact the Dog Whisperer?? This is exactly the type of problem he works on...and the threat of death to this dog might bring him to quick action!
I would prefer to turn Zeena over to the local Humane Society than to put her to sleep.
I am really having a hard time dealing with your aunt's decision...I wonder, would she consider doing the same with a wayward teenager? My God, what is in her mind...Oh, I know...the "easy" way out. I am very upset with her...and with every other person who takes the responsibility of puppy/dog ownership so lightly that they consider the animal disposable. UGH! :evil:
I think that the rehome sites are great and may be a good answer, but what we need here is immediacy...and I am afraid that if we don't get Zeena out of that home, the decision will be made for us...and we won't like it.
I would try to find a kennel or rescue situation that will take Zeena and offer training while she is housed there. Many places offer placement like that...see if your local animal control or humane society can give you the name or contact info for such a trainer.
Let me know if you need help financially with this...that poor girl...
Obviously, Zeena has a huge behavioral problem...and, as you said, there is no need in discussing how that happened because you recognize the problems here...so, what can be done?
The most pressing part of this problem is that your aunt wants to act so quickly. I would suggest asking her wait on her decision...although I am sure you have tried already.
My first suggestion is to check to see if you can find a training program that will take Zeena for a week or two. It may cost a couple of thousand dollars, but gosh...I might even be willing to pitch in to help pay for it...maybe others would too...or maybe a possible new owner would pay for it.
It is obvious to me that Zeena needs a strong trainer. Her problems can not be solved at home right now. A home environment is something that she has learned how to control. And when she is in a home, she should NOT be in a home with another dog, and certainly not with children...perhaps even elderly people would be a bad selection since Zeena is so head-strong. I don't know.
Say...why not contact the Dog Whisperer?? This is exactly the type of problem he works on...and the threat of death to this dog might bring him to quick action!
I would prefer to turn Zeena over to the local Humane Society than to put her to sleep.
I am really having a hard time dealing with your aunt's decision...I wonder, would she consider doing the same with a wayward teenager? My God, what is in her mind...Oh, I know...the "easy" way out. I am very upset with her...and with every other person who takes the responsibility of puppy/dog ownership so lightly that they consider the animal disposable. UGH! :evil:
I think that the rehome sites are great and may be a good answer, but what we need here is immediacy...and I am afraid that if we don't get Zeena out of that home, the decision will be made for us...and we won't like it.
I would try to find a kennel or rescue situation that will take Zeena and offer training while she is housed there. Many places offer placement like that...see if your local animal control or humane society can give you the name or contact info for such a trainer.
Let me know if you need help financially with this...that poor girl...
