I am absolutely dumfounded. Just found this thread. This guy is a Jeffrey Dahlmer in the making. I really hope you get a restraining order. Your poor pup. I hope lots of lovin' from Mamma's oven will help him over this traumatic experience. Unfortunately, being so young and so vulnerable to what shapes his life, he might be tainted forever. I surely hope not.
I am so mad I dont know what to say.If someone came into my home and hurt my dog They would not be leaving alive.I cant believe this happened to my surrogate boy Yukon.Heather I am so sorry this happened to your baby.This will take some time to heal.Please call and report him though,if he did this to your dog just imagine what he does to his dogs.He needs to have his dogs go into a good caring home.
wow...
poor poor Yukon...that is absolutely awful...good for you for punching him...and making him pay...that is the absolute least he can do for his atrocious acts
when i first saw the thread title...i was figuring yuk got loose, and it was a stranger...but in your own house??? not like beating a dog is EVER forgivable...but wow...i mean, you just dont do that...that is exactly like beating someone elses child...geez...
poor poor Yukon...that is absolutely awful...good for you for punching him...and making him pay...that is the absolute least he can do for his atrocious acts
when i first saw the thread title...i was figuring yuk got loose, and it was a stranger...but in your own house??? not like beating a dog is EVER forgivable...but wow...i mean, you just dont do that...that is exactly like beating someone elses child...geez...
I really hope this assclown didnt do any permenent damage to him.If it ends up that he did or does.Sue him for all expensises and pain and suffering.Im not sure if you can also get compensation for all future training that might be required after this damage to his body and mind.I still cant believe this happened.My god,I cant believe you are handelling this so well.If you need to talk you know how to reach me.Phone,e-mail anything that helps you ok.Give him hugs for me if he will let you.Poor baby.
That is unconscionable. Get that restraining order. It's something that will be on his record and if he's ever convicted of a crime it will be used for sentencing enhancement, especially if he gets popped for something like domestic assault.
Now, on to little Yukon . . . He's had too many traumas that revolve around a crate now. I think you're going to have to try to go it without the crate, or at least without the door on it if he's ever going to forget about this episode. Make him a safe corner with a new bed and let that be his safe place. And no one uses a loud voice around him. Work on little things to rebuild his confidence; review his simple lessons that he's already got down pat, like sit and down - but make sure it isn't hurting his sore muscles.
You might also try the Bach's Flower Remedies. There are a couple that are very good for anxiety and fear in dogs. I can't remember the names right off, but it should be on most websites that offer the Bach's Remedies. That will be a start . . .
Now, on to little Yukon . . . He's had too many traumas that revolve around a crate now. I think you're going to have to try to go it without the crate, or at least without the door on it if he's ever going to forget about this episode. Make him a safe corner with a new bed and let that be his safe place. And no one uses a loud voice around him. Work on little things to rebuild his confidence; review his simple lessons that he's already got down pat, like sit and down - but make sure it isn't hurting his sore muscles.
You might also try the Bach's Flower Remedies. There are a couple that are very good for anxiety and fear in dogs. I can't remember the names right off, but it should be on most websites that offer the Bach's Remedies. That will be a start . . .
Oh my...I just found this thread and I can't believe that someone would come into your home and hit poor Yukon. I'm terribly sorry and I really hope that he can overcome this obstacle and continue doing a great job in his training.
My thoughts are with you, and remember, "In order to get the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain."
My thoughts are with you, and remember, "In order to get the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain."
What in the world went through this guy's head to make him think it would be ok if he did something like this?! I'm glad you broke his nose, and at the risk of being vindictive, I hope it never heals right so every time he looks in the mirror he will think "I got that by being a stupid [insert choice expletive]."