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That's real bad no matter what the situation. I can't quite wrap my head around that logic :(

dave

No matter how bad the situation is I would never wish that on my pets. 

No matter what he's done (and believe me Sanford is pretty obstinate and spoiled) there is NO WAY I would ever think like that because my life would be wrecked if anything happened to him. 

I know you were and are frustrated with Mr. Higgins but you need to find another manner in which to curb your frustration.  What you put out there into the universe is what you will get back which is why I am very careful of the thoughts I let manifest in my brain.  I have been injured by my dog before but I don't blame him for his actions... he was playing and it was too rough but it's my fault, not his because I engaged him in the activity. 

Take a deep breath and try to relax and take comfort in the fact that he is ok and didn't get hurt.  I would get rid of all collars and leashes that don't work for you and him and make sure you are present in every moment when you take him out if he is that sensitive to noise etc it's up to you to ensure he is safe and secure.  It means you will always be on guard but that's the way it is.  Sanford doesn't like to be introduced to other dogs when he is leashed so it's my job to make sure that other dogs do not approach him when he is leashed which means I am always on guard but I view that as me doing my job to ensure he is happy and safe.

My two cents.  Trish~

With thinking like that, poor Mr. Higgins should be removed from your care.  I can't believe that no matter what he has done and believe me, mine have done plenty, that you could ever use that as an excuse for thinking or maybe I should say lack of thinking on your part for wishing harm could come to him.  It makes me wonder ... what the heck is wrong with you?   I really think you should consider turning him over to rescue where he could go to a home with people that would love him the way he should be loved, unconditionally.  Oh, btw, I cannot for the life of me imagine how he could get out of a properly fitting martingale. It would automatically tighten up while he was rolling.

I know life is no always easy with a bulldog but unfortunately, in this case I think your are at fault.

Lurker here but had to chime in on this one. There has been more than once when one or both of our two bullies have momentarily pushed me to the "edge". Not once have I caused them harm or wished them harm. I am thinking you posted your thought about being hit by a car because you are looking for help. Do you have anger managment issues? If so you could be a danger not only to Mr. Higgins but also to others. Suggestions from others about rehoming Mr. Higgins, if you decided that to be an appropriate action, isn't going to solve an underlying problem.

All that being said, perhaps you feel very comfortable expressing your honest self and did not expect the reactions you are receiving. Either way, please remember Mr. Higgins is just a dog (even though I treat mine like my kids) and doesn't have the same judgment capabilites we do as humans. It is our job not to just love them but protect them from all harm. 

I'm sorry, I'm in the minority again here -

I feel that you are angry and upset with Mr. Higgins and yourself, and I dont think (as some other posters do) that you truely mean him harm with your comment - as you were saying it in retrospect -

Come on folks, get off of your high horses - you can NOT tell me that you never "wished XXXXXX would happend to someone to teach them a lesson' ???

The Motorcyclist pulling wheelings going down the expressway - you've never thought 'I hope he wrecks cause he deserves it'

The neighborhood kid, who is the neighborhood bully. - You've never thoughts 'I hope one day someone beats the crap out of him' and then maybe he'll learn ?

The drunk who is always driving - 'I hope he gets into an accident someday, but just not hurt anyone else'

*IF* You have *NEVER* had a similar thought through you mind, then my appologies to you, and I bow down to you, because you are a better person than I am.

One of our members here, is crying out in frustration, and venting, and you want to crucify this person? rehome Mr. Higgins? I mean COME ON FOLKS! - they didnt say they tied Mr. Higgins up to a bumper of a car to be hit in traffic, or anything of the sort.

Ok, off of my soapbox - and NO I am not defending ANYONE mistreating ANYONE - but a cry of frustration, is obvious to me.

(back to Lurker mode)

I just read through the post and boy everyone is having a rough day. :)  It seems to be a lot of people bullying here in the threads.   I hope that Mr.Higgins owner really doesn't wish harm to him.  I hope that it was just a poor choice of words used in frustration (when typing) and if it was really thought about it wouldn't have been said.  It's far easier to type something you normally wouldn't say.    Let's all do some breathing exercises shall we:

Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth (repeat for a minute).  Everybody relaxed, good.

"If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them." - Dalai Lama

and that's all it was.

Sounds like you have a good plan of action, stick to it.

I had a dog that hated and I mean hated diesel engines, anything with a diesel. Like your Mr. Higgins, she was go nuts at the approach and try to chase. Luckily, she only got to chase once, that was enough. So, I started to desensitize her to the sound. When we were out walking and I could hear a truck approaching and before she went into kill mode, I would walk her way off the road and rapidly feed treats to her so she would ignore the truck. At the same time, I was teaching her to wave. Slowly, I worked on getting her closer to the road and still be able to ignore the trucks while I was giving her really yummy treats. She learned that diesel engines meant treats were coming. Eventually, we could stay by the side of the road in a sit position and on command, she would wave at those going by. Took a lot of time.

Good luck and hug the brat for me.

ay...mr.higgins...you been a bad boy!!! but you're still a cutie pie!!!

smoochies the scrunchy face

and it changed nothing.  He still acts the same.  It was one of the worst and scariest days of my life, i am lucky he lived.  A friend and her children were over that day and one of the little girls let him out of the house by mistake.  It wasn't anyones fault.  He wanted to be outside with the kids.  The little girl shouldn't have gone into my house alone to use the bathroom.  So many things caused it to happen hindsight you know.  It was an accident.  He will still chase if given the chance.  I know what you're going through Momma Higgins but even if he was to get hit it wouldn't change A THING.