Animal Cruelty : Where is the line

BuckerT · Jan 21, 2012

I have this dog in my responsibility and there is no choice in the matter (I understand how vague this already sounds, but please just trust that there is no viable way for me not to have this dog). It is very small, very loud and rarely obeys commands even when given consistent direction. Now, I understand, like any human being would, that hurting an animal for the sake of hurting an animal is just wrong. It's counter-productive and will never bring life out of the act. Here is my predicament. I cannot handle this abysmal creature. I have literally tried everything. Training, scolding, even ignoring it. It has gotten to the point where if I don't keep it outside I end up physically harming it just so it shuts up. And it works. Well. Though now I'm finding that my actions are becoming far too much of a habit and it clearly has effected the psychological part of the dog.

I understand no one will see this as a just way of acting. Maybe I'm writing this because I need to get it off my chest. I'm just wondering what you think of this from a biblical standpoint? Does anyone relate? Any advice?

***(Anyone who feels like attacking/condemning me by using the bible, especially out of context, please refrain from posting unless utterly convinced it is necessary. I have encountered this a number of times on this site and felt the need to address it on this thread before it even starts.)

Mling · Jan 21, 2012

There are obedience schools, and probably online advice on reward-based systems. That generally works better than any other system--in people or animals, because anybody needs to feel like they're loved and worthwhile before they're likely to behave well.

znr · Jan 21, 2012

You can't find it another home?

GryffinSong · Jan 22, 2012

I would find your dog a new home. Not all pets are a good fit, and there may be someone else out there who can better deal with it.

I can't help you with the biblical part, sorry.

Exiledoomsayer · Jan 22, 2012

If all else fails, try calling for Ceasar the dog whisperer?

But really there has to be a better solution then to beat the dog into being quiet.

Autumnleaf · Jan 22, 2012

People who keep noisy dogs outside are more annoying than serial killers, but that would be a different topic.

If you can't handle it then take it to the humane society or give it to someone else. Get rid of it. Forcing yourself to keep a pet that is not easy to love is not worth it.

Jade Margery · Jan 22, 2012

Get a muzzle that prevents it from barking, take it off for feeding times. Stop hitting the dog, it's a bad habit and whoever gets it after you are able to get rid of it will have a hard time dealing with its issues if it's abused. Plus it's cruel, etc. etc.

Verv · Jan 23, 2012

I generally agree with Jade on this.

As a note:

You are obviously bothered by this which tells me you are not some animal abuser and your regret for what you deem as necessary punishment is good...

Try to find a muzzle.

BuckerT · Jan 23, 2012

Jade Margery said:
Get a muzzle that prevents it from barking, take it off for feeding times. Stop hitting the dog, it's a bad habit and whoever gets it after you are able to get rid of it will have a hard time dealing with its issues if it's abused. Plus it's cruel, etc. etc.

Thank You! A muzzle is a great idea.

BuckerT · Jan 23, 2012

Verv said:
I generally agree with Jade on this.

As a note:

You are obviously bothered by this which tells me you are not some animal abuser and your regret for what you deem as necessary punishment is good...

Try to find a muzzle.

Thanks for the input. I appreciate the understanding. The muzzle is the best idea so far.

Jade Margery · Jan 23, 2012

That, or keep a jarful of really cheap peanut butter and a spoon handy. Dogs have a helluva time barking when their tongues are stuck to the tops of their mouths, and it might improve its disposition. XD

My boyfriend had the same problem with a cat that he was trapped into living with, and he's the least violent person I know, so I don't think being driven to violence via annoyance makes you a bad person. But it's still not a good thing to do. Hope the muzzle works out!

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