Summer has on-leash issues and we've always been able to work through it. It is possible. I've had luck with walking her with our other dogs where she is able to "follow their lead" in socializing with other dogs on the street. After Cleo died we didn't have another dog to walk her with and we had to take it very slow with getting her used to walking by herself. If we went too quickly for her she would get very disturbed and get aggressive with other dogs she met up with. I've even been to the point where a dog that wasn't leashed came to her and I took her leash off which immediately comforted her to the point where she could greet this dog without feeling trapped. She also has always done much better meeting other dogs in our home or backyard as opposed to on the leash on the street.
I really thing that with the proper attention this dog has a chance to be a great pet. It isn't always easy and it does take some work. So does having kids sometimes. Kids come with the possibility of multiple issues and we work with them. I'd say tell her we all agree to dump the loser whether or not she decides to get the dog back. I'd also think long and hard about getting the dog back right now. If she does then she has to stay committed to this dog for the rest of it's life. For every back and forth he goes through it is another issue to be dealt with for him. He deserves better.
I really thing that with the proper attention this dog has a chance to be a great pet. It isn't always easy and it does take some work. So does having kids sometimes. Kids come with the possibility of multiple issues and we work with them. I'd say tell her we all agree to dump the loser whether or not she decides to get the dog back. I'd also think long and hard about getting the dog back right now. If she does then she has to stay committed to this dog for the rest of it's life. For every back and forth he goes through it is another issue to be dealt with for him. He deserves better.
