My frenchie bit my daughter :(

[velox]

Well gang, sad sad day for my family as my 4 year old french bulldog girl that i truly love (she sleeps in our bed) bit my 9 year old daughter in the upper lip that sent her to the hospital . . . Its the second time in 4 years my frenchie has done that and my wife (who has never even liked the dog) wants her out. To some point i agree, my three kids are my whole life and i will not risk them at any point but I'm just frustrated at myself for not being more cautious and for not telling the kids to be more careful with the dog. I know we are several dog owners here on the forum and I'm guessing some have been in my shoes but i feel terrible, for my daughter, the dog and my remaining family as the frenchie really is "one of my children".
So next days job will be to determine if to put her to sleep or find her a new home with no children and only experienced dog folks. My kids LOVE the dog and i know they will want to keep it but i don't think i can :angryshout:
Im about to have tears in my eyes . . . .

 

[Ruski91]

Horrible situation man. I really feel for you. Do your best not to put her down. Try to find her a good home.

 

[JayPaul]

No option to get a trainer?

 

[Phener9]

Dogs don't attack unless they sense a threat. Ask your daughter again what happened.

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[FiloViridae]

Hey mate, I'm really sorry your in this situation. It's very difficult. From my take, I would not say this is an attack, more of something was wrong. Being it's been twice in four years. I've been with this from my dog, whose about three times the size of your frenchie. However, a bite is a bite. Just one is one to many.


I'll tell you what my trainer told us when we called her, desperate one year ago next week.

I would try to find out what had happened. Dogs bite, they are animals. Usually, they will not bite unprovoked. (And twice in four years shows she's not aggressive) You have to find out why that happened, before you can correct anything. Can you correct it? Yes, with a commitment on all sides.

I would assume being the face, she was in the dogs face. 99% of dogs feel uncomfortable in that situation. Some act, some don't. Just like your not supposed to hug dogs (kids do). I have a ton of info from my trainer on impulse control, trainings, general info, etc I'd be more then willing to share.


I've been working every week with our dog, and he's progressed to a point I would not imagine he would have. It's hard, but things can get better with training with everyone. Where you located mate? Rescues will take your frenchie as well, usually.


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[M_Hall]

Really sorry to hear this @velox just remember whatever decision you make try not to feel any guilt.

You've been dealt a shitty situation and all you're doing is what you believe is best for your family.

Wishing your daughter a speedy recovery.


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[ShovelnTC]

I know many people are dog lovers but dogs no matter how placid they seem are pack animals and there is always the risk that they will try to be the dominant one so in my opinion all dogs are potentialy dangerous.

As others have said I'd be trying my best to find her a suitable home if possible.

 

[niki1977]

I would never put her down, the dog obviously reactes to something, maybe she accidently pokee her in the eye or so. It does not sound like an aggresive dog at all. There are several websites out there which specialize in rehoming dogs and especially english and french bulldogs. Feeling sorry for you

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[velox]

Im guessing in the heat of the moment i pushed twice on post yesterday and got a double post on the issue, sorry for that.
Well my daughter got three stitches to the lip. She is on antibiotics but keeping her spirit high.

I blame only myself, not my dog or daughter. I have treated the dog like one of my kids and with a family of 5 + the dog we all love her. I got her as a puppy at the age of 12 weeks, i had visited the breeder twice before getting her so a lot of history with me and the dog.
This is my second dog in adult years, i had a pomerian for 13 years prior to getting the french bulldog. So i am familiar with owning a dog.
After a family meeting today we have decided to keep our frenchie with some adjustment. I will have to be a more responsible dog owner with strict rules for the dog. So I'm guessing i will put my alert higher when we have visitors, when kids are visiting etc.
Im only doing this as the dog is not aggressive when she is not bothered and the kids are not getting her to play etc. I think this is done in the heat of moment and not intentionally.

To all those who replies with good wishes and the ones that sent me personal messages i truly appreciate it, many thanks for taking the time to do so. This is the reason for my love to this forum, people can talk about almost anything.

 

[Etron]

We have inherited a 5 yr old dog. Very sweet but bit a kid new years day. Shock for everyone. They are very instinctual.

We gave our # and father called days later to say his daughter was OK! The mother was emotional but the father used it to teach his daughter about dogs. She'll see dogs her whole life. Didn't want her afraid. Also for her to realize dogs are animals and how to behave around them. She burst running suddenly when a few feet from the dog.

In this case, when someone moves fast near him. This is the "take down" instinct. Recommendation is not a trainer but a "behaviorist" (higher level). When found one & r scheduled.

If you give the dog away, please disclose the biting! Like in our m2m sales. You don't want someone hurt worse because they don't know the dog is a biter.

So maybe behaviorist & teaching daughter about dogs so she doesn't provoke dogs either? Teaching moment?

Hope your daughter is OK!! Maybe daughter can learn w/ behaviorist so she's not afraid of dogs and discoveres how to treat them like dogs not kids?

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