Friends of mine, a long time dog owner adopted a former stray from a rescue centre in Spain. All went well for four weeks, when the little dog became agressive towards other dogs. He had been running around at the centre with lots of other dogs, some quite timid.
Then the little dog started growling at visitors, and finally jumped up and bit a visitor in the face.
He had to go, obviously, and my friends learned that he had previously been rehomed at least three times.
My friends were devastated. S had always fed and walked the little dog, and the rescue centre owner/manager told her that he was trying to protect her against her husband.
My friend has had rescues in the past, without this problem. She feels dreadful for the little dog.
I thought I would put this on, to ask advice, opinions, etc. I know Wendy has done a great deal of work with problem dogs.
Thank you.