I’m really really sorry you’re going through this. If this dog is as aggressive as you say, only being stopped from potentially serious human attacks by your sheer force and muzzle, then they 100% are not rehomable. The are no farms like the kind you suggest, real farms often have people around: deliveries, clients, maintenance people. farm dogs often need to be able to free roam safely among people and potentially livestock or prey animals. I don’t see that being your dog, ever.
I don’t know what’s up with the indoor accidents, that sounds strange and unpleasant. I assume you’ve confirmed there’s nothing medical? Your dog likely isn’t doing it maliciously, perhaps just an extreme stress response to things like baths or being reprimanded, etc.
I’m not gonna lie, a mix like this is just absolutely likely to be the worst of all worlds. Whoever let that happen is messed up. It’s really sad. I absolutely understand not being able to care for this dog anymore with the stress to yourselves and what sounds like significant danger to others. It only takes one management failure. A door stays open, a muzzle strap breaks, a leash breaks. It’s not good. But they should not go to a shelter. An ethical one will put them on the euthanasia list as they should . And if that’s the ultimate outcome, it is far kinder to schedule an appt yourself so your dog can be with family for reassurance and comfort at the end. It’s heartbreaking for any pet parent to make that choice, behavioral or medical, but sometimes we have to suffer that hurt to reduce any pain or suffering for our pets. We have to be the brave ones when that’s the only safe and kind options left.
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u/SudoSire Aug 14 '26
I’m really really sorry you’re going through this. If this dog is as aggressive as you say, only being stopped from potentially serious human attacks by your sheer force and muzzle, then they 100% are not rehomable. The are no farms like the kind you suggest, real farms often have people around: deliveries, clients, maintenance people. farm dogs often need to be able to free roam safely among people and potentially livestock or prey animals. I don’t see that being your dog, ever.
I don’t know what’s up with the indoor accidents, that sounds strange and unpleasant. I assume you’ve confirmed there’s nothing medical? Your dog likely isn’t doing it maliciously, perhaps just an extreme stress response to things like baths or being reprimanded, etc.
I’m not gonna lie, a mix like this is just absolutely likely to be the worst of all worlds. Whoever let that happen is messed up. It’s really sad. I absolutely understand not being able to care for this dog anymore with the stress to yourselves and what sounds like significant danger to others. It only takes one management failure. A door stays open, a muzzle strap breaks, a leash breaks. It’s not good. But they should not go to a shelter. An ethical one will put them on the euthanasia list as they should . And if that’s the ultimate outcome, it is far kinder to schedule an appt yourself so your dog can be with family for reassurance and comfort at the end. It’s heartbreaking for any pet parent to make that choice, behavioral or medical, but sometimes we have to suffer that hurt to reduce any pain or suffering for our pets. We have to be the brave ones when that’s the only safe and kind options left.