We had to put our dog, Piper, down this afternoon... it's a sad time :/ It truly is for the best. Unlike many good reasons to put a dog to sleep (health or pain issues) Piper was a bully. He would try to bite people and just recently started to attack other dogs. He was running to our neighbor's land just to attack their one male dog, who is very small compared to his mid-size body, which is pure muscle. The only people he loved was our close knit family. He hated outsiders, even if we welcomed them. We lived in constant fear that he would attack family or friends, and anyone who came over was weary of him. But oh, did he love and adore Dillon, Julian and I. As soon as we would give him any attention, he rolled over to show his belly. Piper refused to even play wrestle or mouth on us. He only showed affection to us, and he was of course an amazing guard dog. Unfortunately, he was a huge risk for any one, and a liability for us. We have tried everything we can think of to keep him confined so others are safe. Electric fences (he doesn't mind the pain of getting shocked), tie outs (manages to eventually get loose no matter the kind we try), fenced-in kennels, and keeping him inside (as soon as we take him out to void, he bolts to the neighbors to get their dog...We sought the advise of many, and no one has any other suggestions for us. I know in my heart this was the right decision. It doesn't make it easier though... We'll miss our pup!
RIP Piper
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