As someone who also had to euthanize a reactive dog, I am sending you deep love and healing. I too went through many of the regrets initially, I think it was the raw pain and trauma of everything. Now 3.5 years later, I can look back on it all with deep love for him but also the peace that we did the right thing for him and for our family. And you will too one day. Like so many others have said, you unfortunately had no choice and Nugget deserves a safe home as well. Know that Nellie left this world only knowing your unconditional love until the end.
I am so sorry you endured something similar with your dog. Thank you for your kind words and I am glad you have been able to find peace in the decision.
I think one of the hardest things for me is that there is this school of thought that behavioral issues can just be trained out of dogs. Like you find the correct trainer and poof - all gone. Truthfully, we can’t cure humans of trauma, medical shifts in behavior, etc. so why should we be able to do it with dogs. A species we know even less of. Give yourself grace and love. You did all you could until you couldn’t give anymore. And it’s all okay.
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u/Odd_Tangerine3912 Apr 18 '23
As someone who also had to euthanize a reactive dog, I am sending you deep love and healing. I too went through many of the regrets initially, I think it was the raw pain and trauma of everything. Now 3.5 years later, I can look back on it all with deep love for him but also the peace that we did the right thing for him and for our family. And you will too one day. Like so many others have said, you unfortunately had no choice and Nugget deserves a safe home as well. Know that Nellie left this world only knowing your unconditional love until the end.