want to reach out to you and tell you how very sorry I am about the dog bite to your Dad.

I can really empathize on what you are feeling. I also have a Bulldog with issues. I understand how heart wrenching it is to go through this, and also how much love we feel at the same time for these dogs.

When guests come to our house, I have him in a different room in the house. Unfortunately, he is unpredictable with guests, I don't trust him not to hurt someone. He gets upsets by any sharp movements, or if someone walks into the room, and he wants them to leave. We tried a renowned animal behaviorist who is also a vet, and also a nother expensive who expertise is aggression. When it came down to it, I realized I just can't take the risk of him having access to guests in our home, and putting them at risk. I didn't want to euthanize him, and this was a way to keep him and keep other people safe.

When Jeeves was younger, he was attacked by a group of teenagers who smashed rocks at him, one evening when we were walking. Since then, he just doesn't many people, especially men.

I noticed with Jeeves that he trusts people much more if they have a dog with them. He also loves his veterinarian and everyone in their office. He trusts that they won't hurt him.

To keep Jeeves with his intense issues, I walk him in places that don't have many people, as this scares him. I also don't let other people touch him out in public. I honestly don't want the liability of a lawsuit if he hurt someone, and also don't want to risk the harm he would cause. I also feel his life would be shortened if he hurt someone in public, and would be forced to be euthanized.

It's been quite a number of years we have been dealing with this issue, and honestly I have gotten used to the fact that I have to take serious precautions. He doesn't mind if he is in another room if there are guests. Quite honestly, I think his behavior is away for him to tell them to stay away, since he is scared of them.

I am so sorry you are hurting so much emotionally. Hooch is lucky to have you. I know how you feel. It is so painful.

I also have a friend who has a friend who has a dog that can't be trusted with many people. She does the same thing I do, and separates him in another room when there are guests.