Nah you failed that PUPPY by throwing him away as soon as he displayed undesirable traits. That dog didn't bite her face on purpose he bit it because it's just what happened to be there he reached out of pain, he's an animal and can't just suck it up like humans can and as far as biting your sister? You do know FEAR and CONFUSION are ALSO SYMPTOMS OF PAIN. Yes it's an unfortunate accident and 2 people got hurt in the same incident but it wasn't entirely out of the blue and definitely not for no reason. And I'm happy you cared enough to find him a new home instead of having him euthanized but I'm terribly disappointed you choose to take the easy route instead. You've been hurt by non-mamal animals in the past and didn't dump them on someone else because it's "in their nature" it's instinctual well the same needs to go for the dog he REacted instinctually to something that caused him pain and should have been granted more grace from you. Also you admit she really actually needed stitches even if it was only one. Which leads me to believe that she wasn't taken to the hospital AFTER BEING BITTEN IN THE FACE. Why?? Also you want to follow all the rules and regulations for all these reptiles what about the dog bite laws Did the dog undergo a rabies quarantine? Was the bite reported to the proper authorities? Where are the answers to these questions?
See this is one thing that gets me as a dog owner, before buying a dog you should look into the breed and for someone who didn’t know much about dogs he went out and brought a mixed dog with two breeds that can be challenging training especially a husky type and now something has happened he’s got rid of it , this isnt a hate comment but so many people do this and so many dogs end being rehomed due to the fact they didn’t research the dogs needs and traits before going out and buy it , then when something happens then say “I don’t know why it done that or I should never have brought this dangerous dog into my home.husky needs a strong leader and can been known for biting especially when young , this is definitely setting a bad example, you can hate on this comment all you want but it’s the truth !
It's always the dogs fault. Teach your children how to be around animals. Are you going to get 'RID' of the reptiles when she gets bit by one of them? Try teaching them about how to Not get bit by an animal. Because Animals Bite. You DON"T just get rid of them.
Aww sadly kinda saw the Lobo situation coming. That breed mix can be a challenge even for experienced dog owners. My aunt’s shepherd has the same issue with children. I believe it’s a herding type instinct, as herders often will “nip” to keep their target in line.
Maybe, but shepherds are generally quite loving and protective towards their family, and tend to easily become obedient with proper training. I think the husky part is more problematic, as they're more energetic and less social and trainable.
That doesn’t sound like a aggressive dog it was sat on nobody likes to be sat on.Chandler got bit by alligator and took those things home should of gave the dog another chance. Just a lesson to be learned god bless
So sorry to hear about Lobo, but glad to hear Sophia is okay. As a dog trainer, I tried warning you with the video where he came back from "training"...wish I could have helped. =(
There's not bad dogs just bad owner's!!!!! Lizards are super easy compared to training a dog. I could tell you weren't a dog person after the 1st episode with lobo.. Do your research b4 you buy an animal..
Not the dogs fault, owners need to understand dogs of that breed need leadership and boundaries, if you never give him the right corrections when he was a puppy this is the result.
@@jacobhoward7288 with Lobo being a shepherd/husky mix, very firm boundaries and training with an experienced trainer should start from day 1 that the dog is at home. Board and trains can be great and it seems like Lobo did very well there, but working with a trainer should have started much earlier. Kenan and Kate tried hard, but training can be hard too, especially if you don't have a lot of experience.
As a former K9 handler, I used to get asked all the time if I was worried about my dog ever attacking my kids since his job was chasing down and biting criminals. In the 8 years as a police dog, he never once tried to hurt my kids. My daughter was 2 when I got him and then had twins 4 years later. That dog watched over the kids like it was his job. He would sleep next to their beds and cribs at night, come get me or my wife whenever they would be moving a lot or whining. He never barked at visitors. He would watch them and look at me for my reaction. If I greeted them, he walked away. If I would start asking questions to someone like a solicitor, he’d stand right there. Even at work, if a suspect took off running, he wouldn’t go until he was given the command. The whole police dog takedown is a game in their minds. They aren’t attacking anyone, they are doing what they were trained to do to get their tennis ball afterwards. These comment section dog experts that say hugging stresses the dog out and other incorrect statements, my kids hugged, laid on, the babies grabbed his tail, his face, his paws, and he could care less. Huskies are a very mouthy dog and do tend to bite a lot. I think Lobo had a huge work drive and just wasn’t right for a family oriented environment. He wanted to be Alpha. My dog was very aware that he was not dominate to any of the family and that was there for our protection on and off the clock. Intelligent beyond belief but not suited for all environments.
I completely agree with you! I've raised a lot of pups for service work and worked at breeder/trainer for years. We have a husky, and he's exceptional for a husky. But even him I would say never for a first time owner and definitely not if the first time owner has kids and no built in training support. They are amazing dogs but will test you and are very mouthy. And we've had all of our dogs actively seek hugs.
Yeah I agree, hugs calm my GSD down when he's upset or unsure. Also a gsd husky mix is a very powerful dog with conflicting characteristics, and drives, huskies being far more independent and domineering than a majority of GSDs.
@@periplanetamissionary I've noticed this too, with this particular mix. GSD defense drive doesn't mix well with husky energy and independence. The two breeds are so very different behaviorwise.
Dogs do not do well with hugs! Especially big dogs. Lobo was probably in his mode, and when Sophia kneed down on his foot it spook him and that's their first instincts to do is bite. Then Lobo being stressed as Kate was right there, the sister there, Lobo didn't know what she was doing he was just stressed! The reality is anything with a mouth can bite!
U guys are sad! I'm unfollowing due to ur dumb decision. You've taken the time to train and put in effort with all ur other animals. Yet a dog. Man's best friend. Bit someone and right away, let's get rid of him. Get rid of ur wife or ur kid! No?! That's to much. Well some of us see dogs the same way. Lodo is still a kid. Have Lots of energy and they'll get nippy at times unless u correct this. But nope! let's just throw him away. So Fn sad dude. Just get off UA-cam and focus on ur life dude.
Any dog that shows any type of aggression you should never have around people or kids they don't know. You dropped the ball and I believe if you knew he could be aggressive and was aggressive when you first got him I believe its your fault for letting him be around strangers. Dogs are territorial and will bite when you come into there territory.
Labs n retrievers are the most well behaved and easy for just about anyone to raise. Huskies can be a finicky breed, they come with attitude and obsessiveness. Glad Sophia is ok and Lobo too.
OMG i feel for you!!! But end of the day family always first but weird how quick lobo changed from what we seen. But please dont give up on dogs imo fur babies make a family grow together its just finding the right breed. I lost my shadow (fur baby) recently and will miss her like crazy but some dogs are just dogs and human's seem to forget that!! Keep you and your family safe until next time!!
Kenan, with all due respect you are not ready for dogs. Another thing: I saw many people saying that K9 training is great and etc. IT IS IF YOU WANT A GUARD DOG! A family dog doesn’t need this, a dog to be around family needs socialization and hard work from the owners, not from a trainer that stays 3 weeks with a dog in terrible conditions. Terrible decision to get the dog without being prepared, and even worst to not give him a second chance. Very disappointing!
I hope Lobo finds happiness in his new home. I understand your decision, a nippy dog is not good to have around kids. I hope you don't give up on your hopes of having a dog, just check out different breeds. I hope Sophia doesn't stay scared of dogs, or blames herself for kneeling down on his foot. Hugs for Sophia she's such a sweetheart!!
Lobo had husky in him, they are notorious for mouth related playing, some research before buying the dog, would of told him that the dog wasn't suitable for a child based home unless trained 100% by the household, including the child, otherwise, the dog could think its playing and still bite its owner, as proved by me and zeus my husky constantly, we play fight, he bites zero people beyond me.
Sophia was the ONLY one that understood the situation with the dog. She knew 'she' made a mistake. Then You, Kenan made it worse by getting upset with a sleeping dog, who was awakened suddenly. Then A stranger, your sister, gets too close to the dog at the wrong time. She gets niped. All you can do is Blame the dog. This has bugged me all day. Kenan, Needs education in Fur pets behavior. I refuse to 'blow smoke up you butt' by telling you, Kenan, that You did a good job with the dog. You did very poorly in this situation. You should have Not gotten a Shepard mix. You should have gotten NO DOGS. As they all have teeth. Duh
I said it from the beginning it wasn't a good idea with a Shepherd and Husky mix. Should've gotten a Mastiff like an English mastiff or Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, or livestock guardian like a Pyrenees that are breeds known to be good with protecting your land and property and are normally good with kids. With all that said, sad to see this happened.
That's always one thing that bothers me he is so willing to get a get rid of animals his house is always a revolving door of animals. I understand the situation but when a pup bites someone it's usually from not being trained or treated right. Other than that your good. You see over and over the dog eating torts food running around with a leash on it was obvious he didn't want to invest the time to train.
Unfortunately, I was dreading this outcome when I first saw him as a pup. That is a breed of dog I would not have taken into a home with beginners. You should go for a family dog like a retriever or something that barks at disturbances like a dachshund (not kidding). All guard breeds are too much for people who have never trained dogs, before.
I grew up with dogs my entire life and I'll be honest, I'm not surprised this happened. Lobo was never an obedient dog from what I saw and Kenan you didn't discipline that dog they way he needed. Dogs like huskys and shepherds aren't pets, they're working animals. When they have no task to complete, they'll often misbehave out of pure boredom. Dogs need to submit to a strong 'master'. If you don't present yourself in that way and you don't discipline your dog correctly they are a ticking time bomb. Unfortunately I think your training style is too passive and weak. Lobo needed a strong source of discipline in order to submit. Maybe a golden retriever would be a better choice.
Huskys are not very good pets. They need to "work" every day. He just wasn't a good fit from the beginning. In the first video's you could see that he just wasn't corrected good enough when he did things.
I posted after a few videos with the dog on when it was just ignoring his comands saying he needed to work onhis dog training and reading skills an said then it was the wrong breed for him he should of got a lab golden retrever english bulldog dogs known for having nice placid perdonalities and are easy to train
One more thing DONT EVER GET ANOTHER DOG! You, the adult can't handle the responsibility of having a dog. Be sure you only get pets that can be kept in cages.
i'm glad you got rid of the dog.. If you have to pay other people to train your dog.. it's obvious you're not ready to keep training the dog in the future or have time for it.. too me. Personally that dog was useless.. I've had four dogs in my life and never once did any of my dogs snip, growl or bite me or my family members.. You have to teach them from babies... .But hearing a Monitor cough is funny.
Obviously lobo thought he was going to get hurt. Dogs don't attack for no reason. Shame on you all for giving up on an animal. I am done with this channel
I completely agree! She frickin knelt on his foot… i dont blame him… i unfollowed him along time ago when he got the gators. He has no clue wtf hes doin half the time and honestly im glad lobo is gone or he prolly woulda ended up gator food at some point!
You know you didn't want that dog stop lying you was looking for any excuse to get rid of him You tried to force a puppy to be a mature dog of your liking The dog looked so hungry and took your sandwich because he's hungry
I’ll admit that I was worried when you got Lobo…..he’s a combo of two working/frequently high prey drive breeds and while y’all are active, I was worried it wouldn’t be enough. I worked with many pups that were sadly dumped at that shelter for reasons similar to what happened w/ Sophie(which I commend you for doing the best thing for your family & Lobo by finding him an appropriate home❤️). Both breeds in Lobo need an extensive amount of daily mental stimulation and physical exercise, but specifically the husky side is known to be mouthy especially when bored. They can be great family dogs for those families whose lives revolve around things like sledding, etc or for those with hobbies like distance running where the pup gets hours of physical exertion daily. I know it must have really scared Sophie but in the overall picture I’d rather it have been this….than something worse. It was obvious that you and your entire family loved Lobo, you did everything you could think of to insure he was happy, healthy & well-trained….it just wasn’t meant to be. I know you are not wanting another dog right now because your heart is hurting and Sophie is scared, may I suggest reaching out to friends to find a few great breeders of L/XL breed dogs that may make a great fit for your family (like Caucasian Shepherds, Irish Wolfhounds, Labradoodles, Bull Mastiffs, etc)and see if they will let you bring Sophie to spend an hour or two just being around the dogs(not forcing interaction but just letting them exist in the same general area and let her watch you/your wife interacting)…..eventually the pups will win her back over. That’s also why I mentioned finding great breeders, their dogs will be well-trained and sound to be around Sophie (it may also help both you and Kate get over what you witnessed). Even assuring Sophie that you have no plans to get another dog but are just going to visit friends, will help to insure she doesn’t go in to the situation without any anxiety. Doing so will also give you an opportunity to note the traits you’d like for your family if you ever decide to get another…..while Lobo wasn’t the right fit, there is a breed out there that would be perfect for exactly what you need(protecting the Kamp while also being a good family dog & faithful friend)…..that’s another reason to get familiar with the breeders, while traits are common with specific breeds….just like people, pups have different personalities and a great breeder will ask enough questions to figure out the best fit for your family❤️
I said it in a previous video when you got him. He’s a working dog with built up energy and all y’all tried to do was suppress that energy. Not a good recipe for a happy dog. He wasn’t a fit and that’s ok. You live and you learn and for others you have to do your research on animals before making them apart of your family. This could’ve been way worse
alot of ppl don't understand that when u bring a dog or any animal into ur home. u need to understand that animals behavior. dogs r pack animals. imagine u c a pack a wolves. one is laying down and the other comes up messing with it. what does the first dog do? turns and snaps or will bite it's pack mate. dogs have there fur to protect them. ppl do not. so when we get bite in an instant like that. the dog isn't trying to mean. it's just saying to back off. they can't talk to tell u they might not feel good or r just having a bad day. this wasn't hate. just trying to b helpful for future dog owners
kanan, i would encourage you to read the book of "DON'T SHOOT THE DOG!" by Karen Pryor. Lobo might not be that kind of dog to be around children, but the book will help you comprehend what you can do so the next dog might not turn out to be a danger for the family. Plus many things in that book apply also for reptilian training. Which will be amazing to watch videos of you training the reptiles as well
That really is a great book along with "The other end of the leash" from Patricia McConnel, they help you to see problems from the dogs perspective. I hope he'll go the more positive route with his next dog and won't send him to a "balanced" trainer in the dogs most important socialization phase...
I hate to say it but you got a German shepherd husky mix bro. Both breeds can be a challenge to work with. If you wanted a proven breed that's family friendly something along the lines of a golden retriever would have been a better bet. Gsd's and huskys shouldn't have been on your list unless you were willing to work with them persistently even with setbacks. I did think it was strange you picked the breed you did as a first time owner. But ultimately you've done the right thing by finding the dog a home and not dumping him at a shelter. So deffo commendable on that front.
Hey Kenan 🌻 I really hope Sofia is feeling better and healing well. I'm so sorry this happened:( This may help her: When I was 8 yrs old, I was bitten in the face by a dog (it healed great. Small scars but im good). I was really scared of dogs for awhile. Any dog that barked, scared me. Even tiny chihuahuas!! Lol But I did get over it. 💗 It took time and patience, but it happened 😊 I love all animals... well, 4 legs or less 🤣 And realized I didn't want to be afraid of something that I love. So I learned to accept that anything with a mouth can bite and it's not the animals fault. Sometimes, it's just life and things go wrong. Sofia loves animals lol and my best hopes are that living on the farm means she's already learning that fear has no place in her life cuz she wants to help look after the animals more, as best she can 💗🐾 All my love and best wishes to you and your family.
The situation with Lobo seemed to be full of issues from the start. The issues were not Lobo's making. Lobo will be better off than being housed in a no-win situation.
I absolutely love your channel and love your attitude. But I have to say that I am not surprised at all with that dog. I must have made multiple comments on different videos stating that was not a good/safe dog and the family dynamics you had there would not work out for that specific dog. Happy to hear it is getting another chance somewhere else. A golden retriever or something with a safer temperament would probably be a better job. But good job making a tough decision.
I also commented multiple times thinking the same thing. Not a good choice for what he was looking for, but I know he still had the best of intentions.
Nip training was one of the first and most important things we did with our dog. I would go out of my way to play with his mouth, to take his food and give it back, and if he nipped or got too crazy I would loudly shout "OW!" And the play would end, and I ignored him and wouldn't look at him. He learned quickly and now you could do nearly anything with him and he wouldn't bite. The only issue he has is with gloves. He doesn't fully see them as hands.
Golden labrador retrievers are big goofy marshmallows in a dog suit. They are great protectors. That way Sophie can have a big dog that is super gentle. 🐶 And if it's a boy you can name him Fred and you and Fred could be out there running around with the alligators. Lizards and monitors.
Tough one, because I’ve seen tons of dogs defend their personal space like that, and give a wake up call, usually it’s a quick snarl and nip, not a big bite, but considering he didn’t bite and hold on shows it was more of a natural reaction for him, not that he wanted blood. Glad you guys are being mature about it and not putting him down like so many idiots do. Countless dogs are just that way though. I don’t know many ppl who are comfortable any time a kid goes to hug on a resting dog. Yes I know lots of you have kids that do that, but their are also lots of ppl who thought that way, then the angel dog has a bad night. Then everyone blames it on the dog. Hate to see this situation. More often than not though, dogs will react similarly when squatted on and such while resting and such like that, just makes it hard when the dog is big enough to actually do harm.
Super happy you have tree crocs again. Can't wait to see you build trust and relations with them, female in with Chase is going to make you work for her affection. Tough situation with Lobo, there's no right decision, but you're the family protector so you and Kate can make the tough decisions to keep everyone including yourself safe. 8 years ago I had to make a similar decision, my rednose pitbull Kaine, my absolute favorite dog ever, was great for me when I was single and living on my own, once I got married and kids, he wasn't having it... decisions were made and life goes on, but I think of him every day still. I miss that dam dog so much but my role as protector always comes 1st. No matter how I feel.
@@abcxyz53 lol Yeah, and while we are at it, put down dangerous humans. Just look at the crime stats.. Doesn't sound so good when you apply it that way, does it?
@@abcxyz53 Btw., my best friend has a pitbull. Sweetest dog I've ever knows. And before you go like "blubblub, just wait until she bites you!1!!", the male pitbull they had before didn't hurt a fly in his 13 years of life and was also a total cuddle bug.
I'm so glad Sophia is ok! I'm sorry that your family has to go through this. I know how difficult that decision is to make. You should contact Robert Cabral before you get another dog. He's an amazing dog behaviourist/trainer.
@@tyleroptional2639 I think having a dog in this environment makes since. In my opinion I just believe he got the wrong dog breed for what he needed. He had little time to train it, and he gets one of the most hard to train breeds out there. Plus he's a newcomer to the dog scene. He should think alot more about the breed his lifestyle would work with. Rather than having a dog that looks like a wolf. I'm glad he understood that this was not the best environment and gave the dog to someone that could give it to him.
@@obamacares8386 GSD's x Sibe was litraly the worse choose to make in my opnion for a new dog owner, GSD's are loyal and hard working and willing to do anything for there owner. Sibe's on the other hand are stubborn and hard to train if you you dont have the time or resources for them. Hopefully if he gets another dog it will be something that is just got for the looks.
@@DaKayH I don't think hugging should be seen as acceptable when it comes to dogs. Dogs often don't like hugging they will offer calming signals like licking and so on when children hug them. Hugging for a dog is aversive, they are not human. They do not understand hugging in the same ways we do.
The croc monitors are so gorgeous and they have that intelligent alert dino look about them. I love them already and I bet you will be able to befriend them quite fast. They already seem so tame and used to humans. :)
Of course this was a tough decision for you all, but your families safety comes first and lobo is happy and you chose the perfect home for him. Its so sad but you did what a responsible pet owner does and should do. Love to you all and sophia will be fine, she has a beautiful soul and loves animals so much, i dont think she will have the fear for very long x
Sad decision, but probably the best one for everyone. I had concerns with that choice of breed as a first dog. There are levels to dog care, same as reptiles! So glad Sophia and your sister are okay, and Lobo will be so happy with a young active couple!
Yeah, it's kinda baffling to me how Kenan didn't understand that. A beginner with reptiles is not gonna get Croc Monitors as a pet, so why did he as a beginner with dogs get a Husky-Shepherd mix? Doesn't make sense. It is indeed a beautiful breed, but it's not a breed for beginners and there were countless better choices. Sadly Sophia now is left with a traumatic experience and the family might not get another dog ever. Just sad to see.
Huskies x Gsds never a great breed mix. Mouthy huskies with a huge work drive. Right call though. I have had 80kg plus Saint Bernard’s for years and they are bomb proof when it comes to kids.
You absolutely did the right thing! After such an incident Lobo just can’t be trusted around kids. And I have to be honest: mixing two intense breeds like a shepherd and a husky together creates some intense dogs. So I wouldn’t go for that same mix again knowing that Sofia is kind of traumatized. Take a break from dogs, work with Sofia to get over her fear, and when the time is right maybe get a dog again.
Way back when Lobo was introduced I had serious concerns about the choice of dog.... Both dogs are not very compatible in nerves and obedience level. And can built a very unstable dog. Get a solid genetically built Liverstok guardian And train him from scratch. Some dogs are just NOT tolerant.
You definitely made the right decision about Lobo. I'm gonna miss seeing him in videos though, he was such a cool dog! But like you said, family and children come first. I hope Lobo is happy with his new family, and I'm happy Sophia is okay, and hope she recovers from this trauma.
I always try to leave positive comments because haters aren't cool. When you brought Lobo home, I immediately knew he wasn't the right fit for your compound. But how do you say that kindly to someone excited about their new pet? So I remained one of the silent masses. I am thankful Sophia and your sister will be fine. Ger man shepherd are #2 for dog bites, right behind Chihuahuas, but they are so small, they are much less frequently reported. I commend your decision. Family safety first. It's tough to re-home an animal and not "give it one more try", but you did the right thing.
I highly highly recommend a Great Pyrenees for your family and reptiles to be friends with but barks very loudly at strangers without attacking. Big big hugs to Sophia. I was once terribly bitten over a misunderstanding with my own dog also
I'm glad Sophia is ok! Sounds like Lobo had an unstable genetic temperament which isn't surprising considering the two breeds he is, they're not complementary at all. And cross/mix breed dogs temperaments will always be a gamble. As a trainer and owner myself, that's never a mix I'd advise getting for a family. I'm glad you did what was best not just for you and family but for Lobo too. I know it's not easy, I've seen it in my clients often enough. You're a strong person for accepting it needed to be done. Much respect to you Kenan. Perhaps, in the future when you are ready for a dog, maybe consider purchasing a fully trained home/property protection dog that's purebred, I highly recommend a German Shepherd or Rottweiler, yes they are pricey but I can tell you they are beyond worth it. Well bred, well trained dogs are indispensable!
That is one of the reasons that selecting the correct dog is important. It was a good decision to look for a new home for Lobo, but the original idea of having this kind of dog in this case was the wrong one.
@@jorgeseda3311 they could’ve gotten one of this dogs siblings with a completely different temperament. At the end of the day some dogs no matter the breed are more prone to biting and there’s no real solid way to predict it
Just found this video. Dogs are hard. Especially when you have the more stubborn natural breeds. I have a Samoyed being trained as a service dog, I and my trainers did everything right to train a well rounded animal and to prevent major behavior issues. Yet still my pup is a bite risk in certain situations. (Most dogs grow out of it after a few years and after being fixed.) but the reality is a dog’s nature is to communicate with their mouth. When my dog is really tired and is asleep or half asleep he has to be separated / crated to prevent a bad situation from any little ones. He still can snap into resource guarding at the most unexpected times. He can play too hard and suddenly make a bad decision with his teeth. Is fearful situation, he will bite this includes if he is being traditionally corrected. He is still a pup and likely will grow out of all of this with continued training but as a responsible owner I will never trust him is certain situations and therefore I will always protect him from being in those situations for the rest of his life just for safety. Lobo seemed very similar to my pup and I imagine the situation occurred because he was over tired from his long day of play. But I will never trust my dog 100% not to bite someone in all situations and this is another reason why crates are such a powerful tool for dogs. Some dogs especially in puppyhood for the first 2 years are just not able to be free roaming family dogs. I am glad everyone is safe and I hope Sophia learns to understand dogs aren’t bad or scary and lobo was just a puppy that made a bad choice in a state of startle/fear. It definitely wasn’t anyone’s fault, not lobo’s, not Sophia’s, not yours. Yes, it likely could have been prevented, but everyone did the best they knew how at the time. And ultimately everyone is and will be okay. It’s sad but rehoming was no harm no foul, and thank you for not doing anything worse to the pup.
Your just not a dog person. All dogs can bite, they have mouths. U need to be the dominant being in the house, u cant expect some1 else to train your dog and expect it to listen to u. I have had 9 pitbulls in house with 3 small children, in 10 years of all that no1 ever got bit, its all in how YOU deal with them.
That is a very tough decision but very understandable and definitely the right one! When you decide in the future to get another dog I would look into Golden retriever or yellow lab for a larger dog or something like an Aussie for a smaller breed that does great with animals. My personal opinion you can't go wrong with Golden retrievers they are great and train really well. So thankful she is ok and he didn't cause any more damage.
I blame ur kid, u speak about lobo as if he's a person he's a dog first and that's something that should also be respected, surely the kid was trying to taught or do something to have provoked lobo to bite however since the dog can't speak u go by the little girl crying and that was left unattended to begin with, now lobo has to pay the price. I have plenty of dogs including 2 highly aggressive Belgian mallinois witch are set as guard dogs in my front yard. Never had not 1 issue with them nor have my 8 nieces/nephews when they come over. Dogs are and behave on how they are raised they have no choice otherwise. not a dog person kenan ? Yall stick to the lizards bud. Hope & Bless lobo finds a good home.
Man that’s heartbreaking. Glad Sophia is okay. Sad that Lobo won’t be part of the channel anymore. If I could make a suggestion, if you decide to get another dog, I’d suggest a lab. But I’m really sorry for this new Kenan.
I would recommend labs to anyone. I grew up with labs and can confirm ours always had a very gentle disposition. Puppies are puppies, and they can still be wild as youngins, but ours were never aggressive at all, just very energetic until they hit 3 or so. Also crazy smart.
sounds like he was VERY on edge with all the changes & being startled by your daughter. In a situation like this, it sucks. Dogs are still animals, so it's not surprising that a young pup with high drive would have a scary reaction. In the future, please make sure you're not letting kids get down on animals while they're resting, because I don't want them set up for failure. I want your daughter to still love and respect dogs & a repeat event would be so traumatic to everyone.
you were given the worst dog advice by god knows who out there!!! first off this is why experienced breedrs are needed thats where you shouldve went from jump.. number 1... number 2 learn about the breed your getting and theyre temperament.. and a husky is crap!!!!! and not a dog for you guys and know for this type of stuff.. dont let this ruin things.. you need to up your game with dogs learn more and talk to and learn from high quality experienced breeders!!! i told you on every post i seen that dog it wasnt gonna work...
No he should just stick to reptiles and things he knows. This is why shelters are full of animals. Because people with no experience in that certain animal or breed get them and things go wrong in many different ways. You don't just go try and get another "family friendly breed"
Kids climbing and pulling on a dog is one thing, especially if the dog watched them grow up from a non threatening baby. But any dog would yipe and nip or bite if someone accidentally hurt them bad enough. So sorry that happened. Help Sophia not only not hold a scare of dogs but not feel like it was her fault. So dog owners forget the play mode in dogs. And never teach them the perramitors of hardness of there bite. I've always play fought with my dogs so they knew how hard was too hard.
Glad Lobo has a good home. Sorry you lost your shadow, but being safe around the kids is your goal. The croc monitors are so raptor looking. Thanks for the video
I’m so very sorry that this happened, I can’t imagine how heartbroken yourself and Kate must be, I know the kids loved him dearly and what a shock! I agree wholeheartedly with your and Kates decision, please give Sophia a big hug and kiss from your campers. We love your family so much and your safety is also our priority ❤
Honestly Kenan when you first got him i was a bit worried anyways. Whoever convinced you a mix of two high prey drive breeds would be good for your sanctuary of small animals and children they werent really thinking that through especially when its your families first dog. Huskys and shepards are wonderful dogs but i really dont think that mix is right for your needs
I’d just say no to any more dogs. Sometimes you have the Craziest incidents happen. I like your videos but dude sometimes you are so rough with your animals You don’t exactly do the wisest things
Same thing happened with my kids and my dog. My son went down to hug the dog who was sleeping on the floor and at the time my dog had an ear infection. When my son hugged her he kind of grabbed her ear and the dog turned around and bit his nose and he was bleeding so much! I was shocked and wanted to freak out but I held it together and addressed the wound. I still have the dog but I just don’t let them get all up in her face anymore and of course we treated her ear infection. This was 2 years ago and the dog hasn’t shown any aggression since that day.
That eyes of the croc monitor... he is one beautiful lizard! I’m so sorry for what happened to Sophy, it must be really shocking for her as well. I just hope she will be able to overcome it. And you for losing Lobo... that couldn’t have been okey. But I think you made a right decision. I’ve seen some examples of dogs with some unique characteristics, which sometimes cause placement issues. It’s just about finding the perfect match. I hope you will find a right pup sometime soon. (Maybe looking for the adaptation trials with adult dogs at local shelters? Can’t enjoy the puppy phase but the temper may have been already established. It might be easier to find the right match??? Just the thought.)
I agree with your decision to rehome. That combination of breeds wasn’t a good mix for a family with children that don’t have a lot of experience with dog training. Better to get something easier to manage like a golden retriever, Labrador retriever, or standard poodle from a responsible breeder. Also, allowing children to hug a dog that already had an issue with nipping wasn’t a good idea. Dogs aren’t humans and don’t understand what a hug is. Sounds like Lobo is reactive and will be an issue that will have to be worked on for the rest of his life. I hope your daughter won’t hold this against all dogs and she will be able to trust them again.
Sorry to hear that - I’m glad Sophia is ok I could only imagine how hard of a decision that was to make but nonetheless you made the right on and i applaud you for it !! Love and respect to you and your family!!
No offense dude but I used to have respect for you and now I just dont. Using incidents to show off your animals for no reason othet than views is gross. You did it by putting your snapper in dsnger. And now yiur using your poor knowledge of two breeds of dogs thst already have a crap rap because of uneducated owners like yourself to set things worse. This isnt ok. You should have done proper resesrch ehoch you clearly did not. Both breeds require specific training and knowledge which I read your comments and you were told REPEATEDLY how to handle a dog like this. You chose to not give rules boundsries for this dog and you got what you made. This is wrong. And as someone who claims to be a conaervationists and tells people to research constantly for reptiles. Its just sickening you cant spread that to othet animals. Im deeply disappointed in you.
I used to rescue dogs I have many dogs growing up and currently now I never had to worry about that but also I was always concerned of German Shepherds even as a Young Man my grandfather had a few of them and they were very aggressive as well after 8 months I envy you my heart goes out but sometimes those dogs are not the best in situations like what you have is amazing camp for your reptiles my opinion just me is that you should look into a pitbull a Rottweiler or just a mix breed because for me pitbulls are the best in the world other people say what they want but I'm sad as well cuz I watch every episode you had and love the Lobo but I understand and I hope you keep your head up sadness is only here for a small amount of time much blessings much respect much success
New dog owners should not have huskies or German Shepards and on top of that males. Sorry Kennan I have to call it as it is, this is an owner issue not a dog issue and I'm glad you made the decision to re home.
Totally agree. I see it all the time people who want a beautiful dog but don't do enough research into the breed. And even with research you can miss a lot.
Unfortunately it’s a hard lesson many people learn. Genetics along with proper handling will create a well rounded dog. Too often you will find most people breed or get a dog because it’s looks cool and do not take into account temperament along with the required work that is inherent in raising specific breeds of dogs. An unfortunate reality is most people don’t look into if a breeder has ethically bred their animals. Breeding without purpose except to make money will often lead to unstable genetics and temperaments. I can’t comment on the methods that were used to train lobo as it was not made public what the trainers methods were at the board and train. When you are ready to have a dog in your family again please look into a breeder that not only is ethical but produces dogs that are breed for a purpose not just for looks. I don’t know if you will ever read this but I have worked in rescue for the past 16yrs and constantly have to advise families who are in similar situations. I have worked with dogs with unstable temperaments and it is heartbreaking when the decision is best that they do not remain their current home. Too often people treat dogs as if they should be obedient and loyal without thought on their preference, personality, and dislikes. If you ever need help or suggestions I would gladly assist.
That sounds like the dog is kind of snappy it doesn’t sound like it was attacking anybody. Shepherds are in my opinion more aggressive than pits but there are ways to handle it . But hey , your life so you do you . Every decision isn’t black and white .
A heartbreaking decision, yet completely understandable. My husband and I are actually on the other side of the same situation. We recently took in our dog's littermate (his brother) because his dad moved in with his fiance and her two daughters and it was just too chaotic an environment for him with lots of people constantly coming and going. One of the girls came racing in the house after school and he was startled and bit her. It wasn't his first offense either as he had always had some fear aggression, but a line had to be drawn with a child involved. So now he lives with us, where it's just a lot quiter and better for his disposition.
there was a young lady who adopted a atlian shepard puppy(cute little ball of fur) from an animal shelter right up the road from where I used to live. Now from my understanding the shelter is suppose to psych evals on all incoming or out coming animals: I don't know nor can I confirm this happened. but what I do know if that this breed is feed aggressive(to a degree🙄) she left her baby, near it's feed bowl(big mistake on her part) baby placed her hand inside of it while the puppy was eating. the puppy bite the baby's face. she took the baby to the hospital, and by the blessing of God the baby didn't need emergency surgery. the mother brought the report back the shelter, however she didn't say that left the baby unattended she just said the puppy attacked her baby, unprovoked. the case worked, unamused 😒but bewildered 😱by the accident took the puppy back, scheduled it to be euthanized. I called up a friend of mine and had the puppy adopted right out, the mother didn't like that.. she screamed and said the dog will attack babies. I'm like this breed if you read and were informed that has high protective, and feeding drives(of course it will attack while feeding) again if you read the documents before signing the adoption papers. she got another puppy, but she was still mad that other one didn't get euthanized..
@@maryvallas772 my thoughts, and kenan did the right thing to give the dog to friend who knew more about the breed etc, and lobo took a liking to them instantly!!
I am a dog trainer myself and IF you did your research you would have learned that both Husky and Shepard are prone to biting and definitely not safe around children. That poor dog has had NO stability since he arrived at your camp - sent away for training, confused about who is Alfa. I'm sorry but if someone stepped on slinky's foot he would have bit too. I'm pretty sure he still would have a home with you. Poor Lobo - I'm sure he's traumatized as well.
We have 6 huskies and none of them ever bit anybody. We also have 2 small cats and they're so good with them. They even play nicely with my aunts 2lb dog. Maybe the shepherd genes influenced a little bit of biting as shepherd do tend to chase and nip to get animals to move.
Sophie was the only one that Knew the mistake that was made with the sleeping dog. What a way to teach children about pet responsibility by getting rid of the dog when an accident happens. Poor parenting.
A lot of people will say that "you just need to work with lobo more" or "you trained him wrong". The problem is, that involves keeping him around the child whose face he bit, and a chance of similar events happening in the interim until the behaviour is correct, if ever. Sometimes it's just not worth it, like Kenan said, happens to another kid next week and camp goes bye bye, not fair on Sophia either. I think there's plenty of better choices of dog down the line too, look at say a doberman from a non-working line, sure to scare away the bravest of intruder, but also the most genuine and intelligent couch lounging family dog.
He snapped as a pain response, did not deliberately go for face, then, his person was crying and upset, then a stranger, your sister, got close to his person, who is crying and upset, so he had to defend his person. Yeah, trying to mix a guardian with a pet... Hard stuff man...
So sorry about what happened to Sophia. I hope she doesn't lose love for dogs, I would say, take her to the most reputable local shelter, they temperament test their dogs extensively and she could even probably volunteer if she wanted to interact and get used to friendly big dogs that act like teddy bears and maybe even make a new friend. :) Dogs that come thru a shelter and deal with all that stress, yet still manage to pass the extensive temperament testing with flying colors are going to be the most tolerant and docile around kids.
@@abcxyz53 That's not true, in a reputable shelter actual professionals temperament test the animals and they can even be given basic training. I've dealt with hundreds if not thousands of rescue animals and pedigreed animals end up dumped in shelters like the mutts, it means nothing. The reasons you don't see them at the city pound is there are breed rescues that the shelters call to come get those pedigreed dogs so the system isn't overburdened. I've also dealt with plenty of other people's dogs as well, some were pedigreed and some were mutts from the local pounds and they are varied, just like people, one isn't inherently better than the other. In fact, I've met far too many pedigreeds that someone paid a lot of money for, like the German Shepard that was 5K and would shiver, quake and dive under the nearest table whenever a stranger showed up, or the pedigreed Golden Retriever that lunged for an elderly woman or the pedigreed Labrador Retriever that had an intense hatred of other dogs and children and was 90 lbs of anger at the sight of any (this had no basis in the dog being mistreated or having a bad experience, he was just a dick.) And I've also met hundreds of rescue pits that are the calmest, sweetest dogs on the planet. I have a friend, a big girl that was accidentally standing on her dogs paw for a good 30 minutes before she noticed because he just sat there like "oh well, I guess this is where I live now." LOL. So no, pedigreed dogs are not inherently better than rescues, they simply aren't.
@@abcxyz53 What are you talking about "some volunteers' psuedo science temperament testing?" LOL. People are PAID to work in reputable shelters, I was a paid employee in a clinic. Behaviorists are educated and trained and paid professionals. There are now programs where people go thru college programs just to train for jobs like these. I'm not sure why you have it out for shelter dogs, intent on painting them with some bigoted negative brush, but you are simply wrong. Perhaps you are a dog breeder, all the power to you, but bashing shelter dogs just tell me you don't really care about animals to spread such falsehoods about so many wonderful animals.
Nah you failed that PUPPY by throwing him away as soon as he displayed undesirable traits. That dog didn't bite her face on purpose he bit it because it's just what happened to be there he reached out of pain, he's an animal and can't just suck it up like humans can and as far as biting your sister? You do know FEAR and CONFUSION are ALSO SYMPTOMS OF PAIN. Yes it's an unfortunate accident and 2 people got hurt in the same incident but it wasn't entirely out of the blue and definitely not for no reason. And I'm happy you cared enough to find him a new home instead of having him euthanized but I'm terribly disappointed you choose to take the easy route instead. You've been hurt by non-mamal animals in the past and didn't dump them on someone else because it's "in their nature" it's instinctual well the same needs to go for the dog he REacted instinctually to something that caused him pain and should have been granted more grace from you. Also you admit she really actually needed stitches even if it was only one. Which leads me to believe that she wasn't taken to the hospital AFTER BEING BITTEN IN THE FACE. Why?? Also you want to follow all the rules and regulations for all these reptiles what about the dog bite laws Did the dog undergo a rabies quarantine? Was the bite reported to the proper authorities? Where are the answers to these questions?
Seems like you got a dog without doing any proper research in getting one, such a shame.
See this is one thing that gets me as a dog owner, before buying a dog you should look into the breed and for someone who didn’t know much about dogs he went out and brought a mixed dog with two breeds that can be challenging training especially a husky type and now something has happened he’s got rid of it , this isnt a hate comment but so many people do this and so many dogs end being rehomed due to the fact they didn’t research the dogs needs and traits before going out and buy it , then when something happens then say “I don’t know why it done that or I should never have brought this dangerous dog into my home.husky needs a strong leader and can been known for biting especially when young , this is definitely setting a bad example, you can hate on this comment all you want but it’s the truth !
I think Sofia accidentally hurt him and he freaked out and his instincts kicked in
It's always the dogs fault. Teach your children how to be around animals. Are you going to get 'RID' of the reptiles when she gets bit by one of them? Try teaching them about how to Not get bit by an animal.
Because Animals Bite. You DON"T just get rid of them.
Aww sadly kinda saw the Lobo situation coming. That breed mix can be a challenge even for experienced dog owners. My aunt’s shepherd has the same issue with children. I believe it’s a herding type instinct, as herders often will “nip” to keep their target in line.
Maybe, but shepherds are generally quite loving and protective towards their family, and tend to easily become obedient with proper training. I think the husky part is more problematic, as they're more energetic and less social and trainable.
My own GSD was so loving to me when I was a little girl. Two of my neighbors’ had mean, aggressive GSDs that terrified me.
That doesn’t sound like a aggressive dog it was sat on nobody likes to be sat on.Chandler got bit by alligator and took those things home should of gave the dog another chance. Just a lesson to be learned god bless
So sorry to hear about Lobo, but glad to hear Sophia is okay. As a dog trainer, I tried warning you with the video where he came back from "training"...wish I could have helped. =(
There's not bad dogs just bad owner's!!!!! Lizards are super easy compared to training a dog. I could tell you weren't a dog person after the 1st episode with lobo.. Do your research b4 you buy an animal..
Not the dogs fault, owners need to understand dogs of that breed need leadership and boundaries, if you never give him the right corrections when he was a puppy this is the result.
He went to a professional trainer not to long ago.
@@jacobhoward7288 with Lobo being a shepherd/husky mix, very firm boundaries and training with an experienced trainer should start from day 1 that the dog is at home. Board and trains can be great and it seems like Lobo did very well there, but working with a trainer should have started much earlier. Kenan and Kate tried hard, but training can be hard too, especially if you don't have a lot of experience.
As a former K9 handler, I used to get asked all the time if I was worried about my dog ever attacking my kids since his job was chasing down and biting criminals. In the 8 years as a police dog, he never once tried to hurt my kids. My daughter was 2 when I got him and then had twins 4 years later. That dog watched over the kids like it was his job. He would sleep next to their beds and cribs at night, come get me or my wife whenever they would be moving a lot or whining. He never barked at visitors. He would watch them and look at me for my reaction. If I greeted them, he walked away. If I would start asking questions to someone like a solicitor, he’d stand right there. Even at work, if a suspect took off running, he wouldn’t go until he was given the command. The whole police dog takedown is a game in their minds. They aren’t attacking anyone, they are doing what they were trained to do to get their tennis ball afterwards. These comment section dog experts that say hugging stresses the dog out and other incorrect statements, my kids hugged, laid on, the babies grabbed his tail, his face, his paws, and he could care less. Huskies are a very mouthy dog and do tend to bite a lot. I think Lobo had a huge work drive and just wasn’t right for a family oriented environment. He wanted to be Alpha. My dog was very aware that he was not dominate to any of the family and that was there for our protection on and off the clock. Intelligent beyond belief but not suited for all environments.
I completely agree with you! I've raised a lot of pups for service work and worked at breeder/trainer for years. We have a husky, and he's exceptional for a husky. But even him I would say never for a first time owner and definitely not if the first time owner has kids and no built in training support. They are amazing dogs but will test you and are very mouthy. And we've had all of our dogs actively seek hugs.
Absolutely agree. Our Staffordshire bull terrier was best friends with our foster son, he actually learned to walk holding on to her fur.
You must have a Belgian Malinois 😉 bc I do too lol. What he said ^ to the T!
Yeah I agree, hugs calm my GSD down when he's upset or unsure.
Also a gsd husky mix is a very powerful dog with conflicting characteristics, and drives, huskies being far more independent and domineering than a majority of GSDs.
@@periplanetamissionary I've noticed this too, with this particular mix. GSD defense drive doesn't mix well with husky energy and independence. The two breeds are so very different behaviorwise.
Dogs do not do well with hugs! Especially big dogs. Lobo was probably in his mode, and when Sophia kneed down on his foot it spook him and that's their first instincts to do is bite. Then Lobo being stressed as Kate was right there, the sister there, Lobo didn't know what she was doing he was just stressed!
The reality is anything with a mouth can bite!
U guys are sad! I'm unfollowing due to ur dumb decision. You've taken the time to train and put in effort with all ur other animals. Yet a dog. Man's best friend. Bit someone and right away, let's get rid of him. Get rid of ur wife or ur kid! No?! That's to much. Well some of us see dogs the same way. Lodo is still a kid. Have Lots of energy and they'll get nippy at times unless u correct this. But nope! let's just throw him away. So Fn sad dude. Just get off UA-cam and focus on ur life dude.
Any dog that shows any type of aggression you should never have around people or kids they don't know. You dropped the ball and I believe if you knew he could be aggressive and was aggressive when you first got him I believe its your fault for letting him be around strangers. Dogs are territorial and will bite when you come into there territory.
Labs n retrievers are the most well behaved and easy for just about anyone to raise. Huskies can be a finicky breed, they come with attitude and obsessiveness. Glad Sophia is ok and Lobo too.
OMG i feel for you!!! But end of the day family always first but weird how quick lobo changed from what we seen. But please dont give up on dogs imo fur babies make a family grow together its just finding the right breed. I lost my shadow (fur baby) recently and will miss her like crazy but some dogs are just dogs and human's seem to forget that!! Keep you and your family safe until next time!!
Kenan, with all due respect you are not ready for dogs. Another thing: I saw many people saying that K9 training is great and etc. IT IS IF YOU WANT A GUARD DOG! A family dog doesn’t need this, a dog to be around family needs socialization and hard work from the owners, not from a trainer that stays 3 weeks with a dog in terrible conditions.
Terrible decision to get the dog without being prepared, and even worst to not give him a second chance. Very disappointing!
I hope Lobo finds happiness in his new home. I understand your decision, a nippy dog is not good to have around kids. I hope you don't give up on your hopes of having a dog, just check out different breeds. I hope Sophia doesn't stay scared of dogs, or blames herself for kneeling down on his foot. Hugs for Sophia she's such a sweetheart!!
Lobo had husky in him, they are notorious for mouth related playing, some research before buying the dog, would of told him that the dog wasn't suitable for a child based home unless trained 100% by the household, including the child, otherwise, the dog could think its playing and still bite its owner, as proved by me and zeus my husky constantly, we play fight, he bites zero people beyond me.
If it bit before it will bite again trained behave. The dog is upset it left its home to be trained came back and bit a child that is crazy.
Sophia was the ONLY one that understood the situation with the dog. She knew 'she' made a mistake. Then You, Kenan made it worse by getting upset with a sleeping dog, who was awakened suddenly. Then A stranger, your sister, gets too close to the dog at the wrong time. She gets niped. All you can do is Blame the dog. This has bugged me all day. Kenan, Needs education in Fur pets behavior.
I refuse to 'blow smoke up you butt' by telling you, Kenan, that You did a good job with the dog. You did very poorly in this situation. You should have Not gotten a Shepard mix. You should have gotten NO DOGS. As they all have teeth. Duh
@@DaKayH I guess you’re an expert and never ever choose the wrong pet by mistake. I bet you were born just knowing it all.
Hahahah Debra Hall, I clearly hope you never own a dog in your life with that pathetic statement.
I said it from the beginning it wasn't a good idea with a Shepherd and Husky mix. Should've gotten a Mastiff like an English mastiff or Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, or livestock guardian like a Pyrenees that are breeds known to be good with protecting your land and property and are normally good with kids. With all that said, sad to see this happened.
That's always one thing that bothers me he is so willing to get a get rid of animals his house is always a revolving door of animals. I understand the situation but when a pup bites someone it's usually from not being trained or treated right. Other than that your good. You see over and over the dog eating torts food running around with a leash on it was obvious he didn't want to invest the time to train.
Unfortunately, I was dreading this outcome when I first saw him as a pup.
That is a breed of dog I would not have taken into a home with beginners.
You should go for a family dog like a retriever or something that barks at disturbances like a dachshund (not kidding).
All guard breeds are too much for people who have never trained dogs, before.
I grew up with dogs my entire life and I'll be honest, I'm not surprised this happened. Lobo was never an obedient dog from what I saw and Kenan you didn't discipline that dog they way he needed. Dogs like huskys and shepherds aren't pets, they're working animals. When they have no task to complete, they'll often misbehave out of pure boredom. Dogs need to submit to a strong 'master'. If you don't present yourself in that way and you don't discipline your dog correctly they are a ticking time bomb. Unfortunately I think your training style is too passive and weak. Lobo needed a strong source of discipline in order to submit. Maybe a golden retriever would be a better choice.
Huskys are not very good pets. They need to "work" every day.
He just wasn't a good fit from the beginning. In the first video's you could see that he just wasn't corrected good enough when he did things.
I posted after a few videos with the dog on when it was just ignoring his comands saying he needed to work onhis dog training and reading skills an said then it was the wrong breed for him he should of got a lab golden retrever english bulldog dogs known for having nice placid perdonalities and are easy to train
I'm going to say YOU are Wrong about this dog. I said it in all my comments.
Don't you dare trust the kids around the reptiles, now.
One more thing DONT EVER GET ANOTHER DOG!
You, the adult can't handle the responsibility of having a dog. Be sure you only get pets that can be kept in cages.
I’m sorry Kenan , I’m just glad Sophia is ok and that Lobo has a good home so quickly ❤
i'm glad you got rid of the dog.. If you have to pay other people to train your dog.. it's obvious you're not ready to keep training the dog in the future or have time for it.. too me. Personally that dog was useless.. I've had four dogs in my life and never once did any of my dogs snip, growl or bite me or my family members.. You have to teach them from babies... .But hearing a Monitor cough is funny.
this guy should not keep animals .
Obviously lobo thought he was going to get hurt. Dogs don't attack for no reason. Shame on you all for giving up on an animal. I am done with this channel
I completely agree! She frickin knelt on his foot… i dont blame him… i unfollowed him along time ago when he got the gators. He has no clue wtf hes doin half the time and honestly im glad lobo is gone or he prolly woulda ended up gator food at some point!
You know you didn't want that dog stop lying you was looking for any excuse to get rid of him
You tried to force a puppy to be a mature dog of your liking
The dog looked so hungry and took your sandwich because he's hungry
I’ll admit that I was worried when you got Lobo…..he’s a combo of two working/frequently high prey drive breeds and while y’all are active, I was worried it wouldn’t be enough. I worked with many pups that were sadly dumped at that shelter for reasons similar to what happened w/ Sophie(which I commend you for doing the best thing for your family & Lobo by finding him an appropriate home❤️). Both breeds in Lobo need an extensive amount of daily mental stimulation and physical exercise, but specifically the husky side is known to be mouthy especially when bored. They can be great family dogs for those families whose lives revolve around things like sledding, etc or for those with hobbies like distance running where the pup gets hours of physical exertion daily. I know it must have really scared Sophie but in the overall picture I’d rather it have been this….than something worse. It was obvious that you and your entire family loved Lobo, you did everything you could think of to insure he was happy, healthy & well-trained….it just wasn’t meant to be.
I know you are not wanting another dog right now because your heart is hurting and Sophie is scared, may I suggest reaching out to friends to find a few great breeders of L/XL breed dogs that may make a great fit for your family (like Caucasian Shepherds, Irish Wolfhounds, Labradoodles, Bull Mastiffs, etc)and see if they will let you bring Sophie to spend an hour or two just being around the dogs(not forcing interaction but just letting them exist in the same general area and let her watch you/your wife interacting)…..eventually the pups will win her back over. That’s also why I mentioned finding great breeders, their dogs will be well-trained and sound to be around Sophie (it may also help both you and Kate get over what you witnessed). Even assuring Sophie that you have no plans to get another dog but are just going to visit friends, will help to insure she doesn’t go in to the situation without any anxiety. Doing so will also give you an opportunity to note the traits you’d like for your family if you ever decide to get another…..while Lobo wasn’t the right fit, there is a breed out there that would be perfect for exactly what you need(protecting the Kamp while also being a good family dog & faithful friend)…..that’s another reason to get familiar with the breeders, while traits are common with specific breeds….just like people, pups have different personalities and a great breeder will ask enough questions to figure out the best fit for your family❤️
I said it in a previous video when you got him. He’s a working dog with built up energy and all y’all tried to do was suppress that energy. Not a good recipe for a happy dog. He wasn’t a fit and that’s ok. You live and you learn and for others you have to do your research on animals before making them apart of your family. This could’ve been way worse
alot of ppl don't understand that when u bring a dog or any animal into ur home. u need to understand that animals behavior. dogs r pack animals. imagine u c a pack a wolves. one is laying down and the other comes up messing with it. what does the first dog do? turns and snaps or will bite it's pack mate. dogs have there fur to protect them. ppl do not. so when we get bite in an instant like that. the dog isn't trying to mean. it's just saying to back off. they can't talk to tell u they might not feel good or r just having a bad day. this wasn't hate. just trying to b helpful for future dog owners
Everything there is nippy. Need to slow down on new additions and more time training.
He doesn't spend any time training
kanan, i would encourage you to read the book of "DON'T SHOOT THE DOG!" by Karen Pryor. Lobo might not be that kind of dog to be around children, but the book will help you comprehend what you can do so the next dog might not turn out to be a danger for the family. Plus many things in that book apply also for reptilian training. Which will be amazing to watch videos of you training the reptiles as well
That really is a great book along with "The other end of the leash" from Patricia McConnel, they help you to see problems from the dogs perspective. I hope he'll go the more positive route with his next dog and won't send him to a "balanced" trainer in the dogs most important socialization phase...
@@Themagicunitato There is nothing wrong with balanced training, when done properly.
I hate to say it but you got a German shepherd husky mix bro. Both breeds can be a challenge to work with. If you wanted a proven breed that's family friendly something along the lines of a golden retriever would have been a better bet. Gsd's and huskys shouldn't have been on your list unless you were willing to work with them persistently even with setbacks. I did think it was strange you picked the breed you did as a first time owner.
But ultimately you've done the right thing by finding the dog a home and not dumping him at a shelter. So deffo commendable on that front.
Hey Kenan 🌻 I really hope Sofia is feeling better and healing well. I'm so sorry this happened:( This may help her: When I was 8 yrs old, I was bitten in the face by a dog (it healed great. Small scars but im good). I was really scared of dogs for awhile. Any dog that barked, scared me. Even tiny chihuahuas!! Lol But I did get over it. 💗 It took time and patience, but it happened 😊 I love all animals... well, 4 legs or less 🤣 And realized I didn't want to be afraid of something that I love. So I learned to accept that anything with a mouth can bite and it's not the animals fault. Sometimes, it's just life and things go wrong. Sofia loves animals lol and my best hopes are that living on the farm means she's already learning that fear has no place in her life cuz she wants to help look after the animals more, as best she can 💗🐾 All my love and best wishes to you and your family.
You shouldn’t allow a child to hug a dog regardless. Dogs do not like to be hugged. This dog doesn’t sound like the dog for you anyway.
The situation with Lobo seemed to be full of issues from the start. The issues were not Lobo's making. Lobo will be better off than being housed in a no-win situation.
What a crock. The pack dynamics changed and you failed the dog by not putting precautions in place to manage those changes.
I absolutely love your channel and love your attitude. But I have to say that I am not surprised at all with that dog. I must have made multiple comments on different videos stating that was not a good/safe dog and the family dynamics you had there would not work out for that specific dog. Happy to hear it is getting another chance somewhere else. A golden retriever or something with a safer temperament would probably be a better job. But good job making a tough decision.
It seemed destined to fail for multiple reasons. I hope Lobo gets a chance to grow up where the deck is not stacked against him.
I also commented multiple times thinking the same thing. Not a good choice for what he was looking for, but I know he still had the best of intentions.
Nip training was one of the first and most important things we did with our dog. I would go out of my way to play with his mouth, to take his food and give it back, and if he nipped or got too crazy I would loudly shout "OW!" And the play would end, and I ignored him and wouldn't look at him.
He learned quickly and now you could do nearly anything with him and he wouldn't bite.
The only issue he has is with gloves. He doesn't fully see them as hands.
Golden labrador retrievers are big goofy marshmallows in a dog suit. They are great protectors. That way Sophie can have a big dog that is super gentle. 🐶 And if it's a boy you can name him Fred and you and Fred could be out there running around with the alligators. Lizards and monitors.
Tough one, because I’ve seen tons of dogs defend their personal space like that, and give a wake up call, usually it’s a quick snarl and nip, not a big bite, but considering he didn’t bite and hold on shows it was more of a natural reaction for him, not that he wanted blood. Glad you guys are being mature about it and not putting him down like so many idiots do.
Countless dogs are just that way though.
I don’t know many ppl who are comfortable any time a kid goes to hug on a resting dog.
Yes I know lots of you have kids that do that, but their are also lots of ppl who thought that way, then the angel dog has a bad night.
Then everyone blames it on the dog.
Hate to see this situation.
More often than not though, dogs will react similarly when squatted on and such while resting and such like that, just makes it hard when the dog is big enough to actually do harm.
Super happy you have tree crocs again. Can't wait to see you build trust and relations with them, female in with Chase is going to make you work for her affection. Tough situation with Lobo, there's no right decision, but you're the family protector so you and Kate can make the tough decisions to keep everyone including yourself safe. 8 years ago I had to make a similar decision, my rednose pitbull Kaine, my absolute favorite dog ever, was great for me when I was single and living on my own, once I got married and kids, he wasn't having it... decisions were made and life goes on, but I think of him every day still. I miss that dam dog so much but my role as protector always comes 1st. No matter how I feel.
Tree Crocs……love that!
Yeah, it's hard to bring in kids after the dog when he has been the baby of the family for so long and with those powerful breeds it can be dangerous.
@@abcxyz53 lol Yeah, and while we are at it, put down dangerous humans. Just look at the crime stats..
Doesn't sound so good when you apply it that way, does it?
@@abcxyz53 Btw., my best friend has a pitbull. Sweetest dog I've ever knows. And before you go like "blubblub, just wait until she bites you!1!!", the male pitbull they had before didn't hurt a fly in his 13 years of life and was also a total cuddle bug.
Well should be a good fit for lobo you shipped him out to boot camp so you took the ability to be a normal family dog away from him
I'm so glad Sophia is ok! I'm sorry that your family has to go through this. I know how difficult that decision is to make. You should contact Robert Cabral before you get another dog. He's an amazing dog behaviourist/trainer.
He should not get another dog. Seriously
@@tyleroptional2639 I think having a dog in this environment makes since. In my opinion I just believe he got the wrong dog breed for what he needed. He had little time to train it, and he gets one of the most hard to train breeds out there. Plus he's a newcomer to the dog scene. He should think alot more about the breed his lifestyle would work with. Rather than having a dog that looks like a wolf. I'm glad he understood that this was not the best environment and gave the dog to someone that could give it to him.
What are you teaching these kids? That you can just get rid of an animal. When you can't understand How to teach your children about animals
@@obamacares8386
GSD's x Sibe was litraly the worse choose to make in my opnion for a new dog owner, GSD's are loyal and hard working and willing to do anything for there owner.
Sibe's on the other hand are stubborn and hard to train if you you dont have the time or resources for them.
Hopefully if he gets another dog it will be something that is just got for the looks.
@@DaKayH I don't think hugging should be seen as acceptable when it comes to dogs. Dogs often don't like hugging they will offer calming signals like licking and so on when children hug them. Hugging for a dog is aversive, they are not human. They do not understand hugging in the same ways we do.
The croc monitors are so gorgeous and they have that intelligent alert dino look about them. I love them already and I bet you will be able to befriend them quite fast. They already seem so tame and used to humans. :)
HUSKY is the problem! Those dogs are completely untrustworthy and extremely food/territory aggressive. Get a Kangol or a Canis Panther Kenan 💯
Glad everyone is ok! A very tough and smart decision.
I second this reply so whole heartily. The children should always come first.
@D The couple he gave Lobo to doesn't have kids.
If he wasn't loved by you, and you didn't, he knows and is gone when time spent with him is not an inherent part of the family.
Yes!
Of course this was a tough decision for you all, but your families safety comes first and lobo is happy and you chose the perfect home for him. Its so sad but you did what a responsible pet owner does and should do. Love to you all and sophia will be fine, she has a beautiful soul and loves animals so much, i dont think she will have the fear for very long x
U made the right choice kenan. You're a lizard guy. And a busy guy. Lobo would be full time work. Most dogs are. Xx
Such sad news about Lobo. Glad everyone is fine. I'm sure Lobo has gone to a good place for him.
Made the right choice with Lobo but he wasn't trained properly plus mixing breeds like Husky(Playful) and Shepard(Work dog) is not a great idea.
Sad decision, but probably the best one for everyone.
I had concerns with that choice of breed as a first dog. There are levels to dog care, same as reptiles!
So glad Sophia and your sister are okay, and Lobo will be so happy with a young active couple!
Yeah, it's kinda baffling to me how Kenan didn't understand that. A beginner with reptiles is not gonna get Croc Monitors as a pet, so why did he as a beginner with dogs get a Husky-Shepherd mix? Doesn't make sense. It is indeed a beautiful breed, but it's not a breed for beginners and there were countless better choices. Sadly Sophia now is left with a traumatic experience and the family might not get another dog ever. Just sad to see.
Huskies x Gsds never a great breed mix. Mouthy huskies with a huge work drive.
Right call though.
I have had 80kg plus Saint Bernard’s for years and they are bomb proof when it comes to kids.
You absolutely did the right thing! After such an incident Lobo just can’t be trusted around kids. And I have to be honest: mixing two intense breeds like a shepherd and a husky together creates some intense dogs. So I wouldn’t go for that same mix again knowing that Sofia is kind of traumatized. Take a break from dogs, work with Sofia to get over her fear, and when the time is right maybe get a dog again.
Not just around kids. He said he bit him before and he also bit his sister after the incident with Sophie for no immediate reason.
Way back when Lobo was introduced I had serious concerns about the choice of dog....
Both dogs are not very compatible in nerves and obedience level. And can built a very unstable dog.
Get a solid genetically built Liverstok guardian And train him from scratch. Some dogs are just NOT tolerant.
You definitely made the right decision about Lobo. I'm gonna miss seeing him in videos though, he was such a cool dog! But like you said, family and children come first. I hope Lobo is happy with his new family, and I'm happy Sophia is okay, and hope she recovers from this trauma.
I always try to leave positive comments because haters aren't cool. When you brought Lobo home, I immediately knew he wasn't the right fit for your compound. But how do you say that kindly to someone excited about their new pet? So I remained one of the silent masses. I am thankful Sophia and your sister will be fine. Ger man shepherd are #2 for dog bites, right behind Chihuahuas, but they are so small, they are much less frequently reported. I commend your decision. Family safety first. It's tough to re-home an animal and not "give it one more try", but you did the right thing.
I highly highly recommend a Great Pyrenees for your family and reptiles to be friends with but barks very loudly at strangers without attacking. Big big hugs to Sophia. I was once terribly bitten over a misunderstanding with my own dog also
I'm glad Sophia is ok!
Sounds like Lobo had an unstable genetic temperament which isn't surprising considering the two breeds he is, they're not complementary at all.
And cross/mix breed dogs temperaments will always be a gamble.
As a trainer and owner myself, that's never a mix I'd advise getting for a family.
I'm glad you did what was best not just for you and family but for Lobo too.
I know it's not easy, I've seen it in my clients often enough.
You're a strong person for accepting it needed to be done. Much respect to you Kenan.
Perhaps, in the future when you are ready for a dog, maybe consider purchasing a fully trained home/property protection dog that's purebred, I highly recommend a German Shepherd or Rottweiler, yes they are pricey but I can tell you they are beyond worth it.
Well bred, well trained dogs are indispensable!
That is one of the reasons that selecting the correct dog is important. It was a good decision to look for a new home for Lobo, but the original idea of having this kind of dog in this case was the wrong one.
@@jorgeseda3311 they could’ve gotten one of this dogs siblings with a completely different temperament. At the end of the day some dogs no matter the breed are more prone to biting and there’s no real solid way to predict it
Just found this video. Dogs are hard. Especially when you have the more stubborn natural breeds. I have a Samoyed being trained as a service dog, I and my trainers did everything right to train a well rounded animal and to prevent major behavior issues. Yet still my pup is a bite risk in certain situations. (Most dogs grow out of it after a few years and after being fixed.) but the reality is a dog’s nature is to communicate with their mouth. When my dog is really tired and is asleep or half asleep he has to be separated / crated to prevent a bad situation from any little ones. He still can snap into resource guarding at the most unexpected times. He can play too hard and suddenly make a bad decision with his teeth. Is fearful situation, he will bite this includes if he is being traditionally corrected. He is still a pup and likely will grow out of all of this with continued training but as a responsible owner I will never trust him is certain situations and therefore I will always protect him from being in those situations for the rest of his life just for safety. Lobo seemed very similar to my pup and I imagine the situation occurred because he was over tired from his long day of play. But I will never trust my dog 100% not to bite someone in all situations and this is another reason why crates are such a powerful tool for dogs. Some dogs especially in puppyhood for the first 2 years are just not able to be free roaming family dogs. I am glad everyone is safe and I hope Sophia learns to understand dogs aren’t bad or scary and lobo was just a puppy that made a bad choice in a state of startle/fear. It definitely wasn’t anyone’s fault, not lobo’s, not Sophia’s, not yours. Yes, it likely could have been prevented, but everyone did the best they knew how at the time. And ultimately everyone is and will be okay. It’s sad but rehoming was no harm no foul, and thank you for not doing anything worse to the pup.
Your just not a dog person. All dogs can bite, they have mouths. U need to be the dominant being in the house, u cant expect some1 else to train your dog and expect it to listen to u. I have had 9 pitbulls in house with 3 small children, in 10 years of all that no1 ever got bit, its all in how YOU deal with them.
That is a very tough decision but very understandable and definitely the right one! When you decide in the future to get another dog I would look into Golden retriever or yellow lab for a larger dog or something like an Aussie for a smaller breed that does great with animals. My personal opinion you can't go wrong with Golden retrievers they are great and train really well. So thankful she is ok and he didn't cause any more damage.
It was an accident Lobo didn't mean to bite her
I blame ur kid, u speak about lobo as if he's a person he's a dog first and that's something that should also be respected, surely the kid was trying to taught or do something to have provoked lobo to bite however since the dog can't speak u go by the little girl crying and that was left unattended to begin with, now lobo has to pay the price. I have plenty of dogs including 2 highly aggressive Belgian mallinois witch are set as guard dogs in my front yard. Never had not 1 issue with them nor have my 8 nieces/nephews when they come over. Dogs are and behave on how they are raised they have no choice otherwise. not a dog person kenan ? Yall stick to the lizards bud. Hope & Bless lobo finds a good home.
Man that’s heartbreaking. Glad Sophia is okay. Sad that Lobo won’t be part of the channel anymore. If I could make a suggestion, if you decide to get another dog, I’d suggest a lab. But I’m really sorry for this new Kenan.
I would recommend labs to anyone. I grew up with labs and can confirm ours always had a very gentle disposition. Puppies are puppies, and they can still be wild as youngins, but ours were never aggressive at all, just very energetic until they hit 3 or so. Also crazy smart.
I would have suggested a livestock guardian breed. Aloof, protective, chill, mostly live outside and will naturally protect your animals.
sounds like he was VERY on edge with all the changes & being startled by your daughter. In a situation like this, it sucks. Dogs are still animals, so it's not surprising that a young pup with high drive would have a scary reaction. In the future, please make sure you're not letting kids get down on animals while they're resting, because I don't want them set up for failure. I want your daughter to still love and respect dogs & a repeat event would be so traumatic to everyone.
Im glad your daughter is ok but you never had the patience for a dog. Please dont get anymore.
mix breeding dogs always has different behavior mixing a playful dog like husky and protective dog like shepperd is not the best mix
this really upsets me kenan .. I really feel like this wasn't his fault but glad you didn't put him down
you were given the worst dog advice by god knows who out there!!! first off this is why experienced breedrs are needed thats where you shouldve went from jump.. number 1... number 2 learn about the breed your getting and theyre temperament.. and a husky is crap!!!!! and not a dog for you guys and know for this type of stuff.. dont let this ruin things.. you need to up your game with dogs learn more and talk to and learn from high quality experienced breeders!!! i told you on every post i seen that dog it wasnt gonna work...
What a tough decision to have to make. Good luck Lobo. I hope you don't give up on having a dog. Just a more family friendly breed?
No he should just stick to reptiles and things he knows. This is why shelters are full of animals. Because people with no experience in that certain animal or breed get them and things go wrong in many different ways. You don't just go try and get another "family friendly breed"
@@SpecialED-mc6cg Yeah dogs suck, get a cat.
@@Psychocobrabilly cats suck too. But I've had both my whole life.
@@SpecialED-mc6cg yeah same, i have a standard poodle rn and she is the smartest dog ive known.
@@Psychocobrabilly a family member has a golden doodle and it's super smart. I had a lab that was really smart too
Kids climbing and pulling on a dog is one thing, especially if the dog watched them grow up from a non threatening baby. But any dog would yipe and nip or bite if someone accidentally hurt them bad enough. So sorry that happened. Help Sophia not only not hold a scare of dogs but not feel like it was her fault. So dog owners forget the play mode in dogs. And never teach them the perramitors of hardness of there bite. I've always play fought with my dogs so they knew how hard was too hard.
Glad Lobo has a good home. Sorry you lost your shadow, but being safe around the kids is your goal. The croc monitors are so raptor looking. Thanks for the video
Kenan, should you ever want to get a dog again. You should look for an English Springers Spaniel. They are the most loyal, friendly dogs.
I’m so very sorry that this happened, I can’t imagine how heartbroken yourself and Kate must be, I know the kids loved him dearly and what a shock! I agree wholeheartedly with your and Kates decision, please give Sophia a big hug and kiss from your campers. We love your family so much and your safety is also our priority ❤
Honestly Kenan when you first got him i was a bit worried anyways. Whoever convinced you a mix of two high prey drive breeds would be good for your sanctuary of small animals and children they werent really thinking that through especially when its your families first dog. Huskys and shepards are wonderful dogs but i really dont think that mix is right for your needs
I'm glad everyone is ok, but I am happy that Lobo is ok, too. I was a Lobo fan.
Me too. 😢
I’d just say no to any more dogs. Sometimes you have the Craziest incidents happen. I like your videos but dude sometimes you are so rough with your animals You don’t exactly do the wisest things
Same thing happened with my kids and my dog. My son went down to hug the dog who was sleeping on the floor and at the time my dog had an ear infection. When my son hugged her he kind of grabbed her ear and the dog turned around and bit his nose and he was bleeding so much! I was shocked and wanted to freak out but I held it together and addressed the wound. I still have the dog but I just don’t let them get all up in her face anymore and of course we treated her ear infection. This was 2 years ago and the dog hasn’t shown any aggression since that day.
That eyes of the croc monitor... he is one beautiful lizard!
I’m so sorry for what happened to Sophy, it must be really shocking for her as well. I just hope she will be able to overcome it. And you for losing Lobo... that couldn’t have been okey. But I think you made a right decision.
I’ve seen some examples of dogs with some unique characteristics, which sometimes cause placement issues. It’s just about finding the perfect match. I hope you will find a right pup sometime soon.
(Maybe looking for the adaptation trials with adult dogs at local shelters? Can’t enjoy the puppy phase but the temper may have been already established. It might be easier to find the right match??? Just the thought.)
I agree with your decision to rehome. That combination of breeds wasn’t a good mix for a family with children that don’t have a lot of experience with dog training. Better to get something easier to manage like a golden retriever, Labrador retriever, or standard poodle from a responsible breeder.
Also, allowing children to hug a dog that already had an issue with nipping wasn’t a good idea. Dogs aren’t humans and don’t understand what a hug is. Sounds like Lobo is reactive and will be an issue that will have to be worked on for the rest of his life. I hope your daughter won’t hold this against all dogs and she will be able to trust them again.
Sorry to hear that - I’m glad Sophia is ok I could only imagine how hard of a decision that was to make but nonetheless you made the right on and i applaud you for it !! Love and respect to you and your family!!
No offense dude but I used to have respect for you and now I just dont. Using incidents to show off your animals for no reason othet than views is gross. You did it by putting your snapper in dsnger. And now yiur using your poor knowledge of two breeds of dogs thst already have a crap rap because of uneducated owners like yourself to set things worse. This isnt ok. You should have done proper resesrch ehoch you clearly did not. Both breeds require specific training and knowledge which I read your comments and you were told REPEATEDLY how to handle a dog like this. You chose to not give rules boundsries for this dog and you got what you made. This is wrong. And as someone who claims to be a conaervationists and tells people to research constantly for reptiles. Its just sickening you cant spread that to othet animals. Im deeply disappointed in you.
I used to rescue dogs I have many dogs growing up and currently now I never had to worry about that but also I was always concerned of German Shepherds even as a Young Man my grandfather had a few of them and they were very aggressive as well after 8 months I envy you my heart goes out but sometimes those dogs are not the best in situations like what you have is amazing camp for your reptiles my opinion just me is that you should look into a pitbull a Rottweiler or just a mix breed because for me pitbulls are the best in the world other people say what they want but I'm sad as well cuz I watch every episode you had and love the Lobo but I understand and I hope you keep your head up sadness is only here for a small amount of time much blessings much respect much success
New dog owners should not have huskies or German Shepards and on top of that males. Sorry Kennan I have to call it as it is, this is an owner issue not a dog issue and I'm glad you made the decision to re home.
Totally agree. I see it all the time people who want a beautiful dog but don't do enough research into the breed. And even with research you can miss a lot.
Unfortunately it’s a hard lesson many people learn. Genetics along with proper handling will create a well rounded dog. Too often you will find most people breed or get a dog because it’s looks cool and do not take into account temperament along with the required work that is inherent in raising specific breeds of dogs. An unfortunate reality is most people don’t look into if a breeder has ethically bred their animals. Breeding without purpose except to make money will often lead to unstable genetics and temperaments. I can’t comment on the methods that were used to train lobo as it was not made public what the trainers methods were at the board and train. When you are ready to have a dog in your family again please look into a breeder that not only is ethical but produces dogs that are breed for a purpose not just for looks. I don’t know if you will ever read this but I have worked in rescue for the past 16yrs and constantly have to advise families who are in similar situations. I have worked with dogs with unstable temperaments and it is heartbreaking when the decision is best that they do not remain their current home. Too often people treat dogs as if they should be obedient and loyal without thought on their preference, personality, and dislikes. If you ever need help or suggestions I would gladly assist.
I refuse to 'blow smoke up you butt' by telling you, Kenan, that You did a good job with the dog.
That sounds like the dog is kind of snappy it doesn’t sound like it was attacking anybody. Shepherds are in my opinion more aggressive than pits but there are ways to handle it . But hey , your life so you do you . Every decision isn’t black and white .
A heartbreaking decision, yet completely understandable. My husband and I are actually on the other side of the same situation. We recently took in our dog's littermate (his brother) because his dad moved in with his fiance and her two daughters and it was just too chaotic an environment for him with lots of people constantly coming and going. One of the girls came racing in the house after school and he was startled and bit her. It wasn't his first offense either as he had always had some fear aggression, but a line had to be drawn with a child involved. So now he lives with us, where it's just a lot quiter and better for his disposition.
there was a young lady who adopted a atlian shepard puppy(cute little ball of fur) from an animal shelter right up the road from where I used to live. Now from my understanding the shelter is suppose to psych evals on all incoming or out coming animals: I don't know nor can I confirm this happened. but what I do know if that this breed is feed aggressive(to a degree🙄) she left her baby, near it's feed bowl(big mistake on her part) baby placed her hand inside of it while the puppy was eating. the puppy bite the baby's face. she took the baby to the hospital, and by the blessing of God the baby didn't need emergency surgery. the mother brought the report back the shelter, however she didn't say that left the baby unattended she just said the puppy attacked her baby, unprovoked.
the case worked, unamused 😒but bewildered 😱by the accident took the puppy back, scheduled it to be euthanized. I called up a friend of mine and had the puppy adopted right out, the mother didn't like that.. she screamed and said the dog will attack babies. I'm like this breed if you read and were informed that has high protective, and feeding drives(of course it will attack while feeding) again if you read the documents before signing the adoption papers.
she got another puppy, but she was still mad that other one didn't get euthanized..
@@jebVlogs556 that's evil. I'm glad the child is OK, but to condemn a puppy to death instead of just keeping it away from babies is stupid.
@D only if you rehome it to the wrong people.
@@snekysneks yes I agree evil like Really 🤨
@@maryvallas772 my thoughts, and kenan did the right thing to give the dog to friend who knew more about the breed etc, and lobo took a liking to them instantly!!
He bit her because she kneeled on him.
I am a dog trainer myself and IF you did your research you would have learned that both Husky and Shepard are prone to biting and definitely not safe around children. That poor dog has had NO stability since he arrived at your camp - sent away for training, confused about who is Alfa. I'm sorry but if someone stepped on slinky's foot he would have bit too. I'm pretty sure he still would have a home with you. Poor Lobo - I'm sure he's traumatized as well.
We have 6 huskies and none of them ever bit anybody. We also have 2 small cats and they're so good with them. They even play nicely with my aunts 2lb dog. Maybe the shepherd genes influenced a little bit of biting as shepherd do tend to chase and nip to get animals to move.
Sophie was the only one that Knew the mistake that was made with the sleeping dog. What a way to teach children about pet responsibility by getting rid of the dog when an accident happens. Poor parenting.
A lot of people will say that "you just need to work with lobo more" or "you trained him wrong". The problem is, that involves keeping him around the child whose face he bit, and a chance of similar events happening in the interim until the behaviour is correct, if ever. Sometimes it's just not worth it, like Kenan said, happens to another kid next week and camp goes bye bye, not fair on Sophia either. I think there's plenty of better choices of dog down the line too, look at say a doberman from a non-working line, sure to scare away the bravest of intruder, but also the most genuine and intelligent couch lounging family dog.
Rotties too. Or german shep (non mixed) those dogs are big ol babies
I used to breed Dobes and you’re correct! Very protective of family and property but one of the best dogs when it comes to kids.
Glad that Sophia and Lobo are both doing good.
I hope Lobo found his forever home with those new people...
He snapped as a pain response, did not deliberately go for face, then, his person was crying and upset, then a stranger, your sister, got close to his person, who is crying and upset, so he had to defend his person. Yeah, trying to mix a guardian with a pet... Hard stuff man...
So sorry about what happened to Sophia. I hope she doesn't lose love for dogs, I would say, take her to the most reputable local shelter, they temperament test their dogs extensively and she could even probably volunteer if she wanted to interact and get used to friendly big dogs that act like teddy bears and maybe even make a new friend. :) Dogs that come thru a shelter and deal with all that stress, yet still manage to pass the extensive temperament testing with flying colors are going to be the most tolerant and docile around kids.
@@abcxyz53 That's not true, in a reputable shelter actual professionals temperament test the animals and they can even be given basic training. I've dealt with hundreds if not thousands of rescue animals and pedigreed animals end up dumped in shelters like the mutts, it means nothing. The reasons you don't see them at the city pound is there are breed rescues that the shelters call to come get those pedigreed dogs so the system isn't overburdened. I've also dealt with plenty of other people's dogs as well, some were pedigreed and some were mutts from the local pounds and they are varied, just like people, one isn't inherently better than the other. In fact, I've met far too many pedigreeds that someone paid a lot of money for, like the German Shepard that was 5K and would shiver, quake and dive under the nearest table whenever a stranger showed up, or the pedigreed Golden Retriever that lunged for an elderly woman or the pedigreed Labrador Retriever that had an intense hatred of other dogs and children and was 90 lbs of anger at the sight of any (this had no basis in the dog being mistreated or having a bad experience, he was just a dick.) And I've also met hundreds of rescue pits that are the calmest, sweetest dogs on the planet. I have a friend, a big girl that was accidentally standing on her dogs paw for a good 30 minutes before she noticed because he just sat there like "oh well, I guess this is where I live now." LOL. So no, pedigreed dogs are not inherently better than rescues, they simply aren't.
@@abcxyz53 What are you talking about "some volunteers' psuedo science temperament testing?" LOL. People are PAID to work in reputable shelters, I was a paid employee in a clinic. Behaviorists are educated and trained and paid professionals. There are now programs where people go thru college programs just to train for jobs like these. I'm not sure why you have it out for shelter dogs, intent on painting them with some bigoted negative brush, but you are simply wrong. Perhaps you are a dog breeder, all the power to you, but bashing shelter dogs just tell me you don't really care about animals to spread such falsehoods about so many wonderful animals.
Sorry to hear about Lobo. Glad to hear that Sofia and your sister are ok!