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I know this is a hard topic, I'm crying as I write this, but it has to be done. Anyone who says you can train/ keep this from happening can pick up the dog and keep him. But he knocked down my boyfriend and attacked our cat out of the blue. And I'm the second home he's had where he has attacked another animal. So my question is where is the cheapest place to get this done?

Maybe he doesn't like other animals. I would suggest finding another home where he'd be the "one and only" I know plenty of dogs/cats that do NOT do well with any other animals, but do wonderful on their own. I know this doesn't answer your question, but euthanizing seems a little extreme.

First of all talk to your vet and discuss options with them. Secondly look into training with a professional Thirdly if you don't want to of any of the above try and rehome the dog or talk to a shelter... Explore your options, and talk to your vet not ebrandon

Apparently to some people other animals aren't as important as their beloved dogs. A very sick way of thinking. Get this animal out of your house before it hurts or kills something.  
 
Edited by JD, 2016-02-23 08:07:42

I agree with trying to re-home the dog in a home without other animals first or to a shelter before making the ultimate choice of euthanization.

Was it a violent or vicious attack that led to serious harm of your boyfriend or cat? If not, then there is 100% no reason to dispose of the dog.  
Animals do have these instincts, and "attacks" can happen, even from the most well mannered animals. Usually something is bothering them, and it is up to you to figure that out as a pet owner.  
We all have our times as pet owners when we really wonder why we took on that responsibility, but you did, so you should look after this properly. If it truly means you have to give up one of your animals for the well being of both of them, then so be it. We can't always predict these situations when taking on multiple pets, but there are certainly better options than putting the dog down.

What type of dog and how old. Your choice of putting this dog down should be the very last thing you think of. Call a rescue and surrender this dog to them. It deserves proper training and love. Call Funds For Furry Friends. Tell them you have a dog to surrender. Please. Unless this dog is sick it can change its ways.  
 
 
 
Edited by ravinhound, 2016-02-23 09:41:35

He is 2 almost 3 I have had him since he was 6 months. I took him because he attacked a puppy and nearly killed the puppy. He is a mix breed of Great Dane rottie, boxer and terrier. I got him trained to being able to be around other dogs you judgemental pricks. And he is generally good with cats, but no he randomly attacked our cat grabbed her by the face and neck and shook her. Luckily she's not dead, and it's only this time he knocked my boyfriend over he has also bitten my boyfriend. So yes he's the perfect dog who only needs love.

Name calling. Classy. If you really only wanted to knolw the 'cheapest' place to have a dog euthanized, why not just call the different vet clinics and ask?

Because at the time I had just gotten home from work at 11 pm. And he doesn't have a regular vet due to us moving.

It sounds like maybe you are looking for validation rather than advice. You are getting upset because people are trying to suggest other options to you. Putting the dog down should be the last thing you think of, and maybe you have already exhausted other options, but you can't blame the general community for suggesting them, as you made no mention of them in your original post. There is a life on the line, as other posters have mentioned, so I hope you are not making this decision lightly, as it is a young dog.

For the answer to my question. And I don't know how rehoming him would be a good idea if I'm already his 2nd home where he's done damage to someone or another animal and therefore very unlikely any shelter would take an aggressive dog when they are already beyond full.

This must be a very hard situation, and I really do feel for you! Maybe he would be a great farm dog for someone?

Call Grand Valley Animal Clinic. It was around $80 plus cremation services to have our last pet put down. You are correct. If an animal is showing aggression towards other animals and humans they likely won't take your animal.

Thank you to those who understand. I love my dog but I couldn't in good conscious put anyone or anything in danger continuously .

ravinhound said "What type of dog and how old. Your choice of putting this dog down should be the very last thing you think of. Call a rescue and surrender this dog to them. It deserves proper training and love. Call Funds For Furry Friends. Tell them you have a dog to surrender. Please. Unless this dog is sick it can change its ways.         Edited by ravinhound, 2016-02-23 09:41:35"

The problem is not always the pet. It is how the pet was raised, the environment the pet is in and the fact that people can't handle a pet that is not ideal...to their circumstances.  
 
What triggered the dog to "attack" the cat? What triggered the dog to "knock over" your boyfriend? What kind of training have you provided for the pet?  
 
Call Funds for Furry Friends and I suggest that you don't get another pet because no pet is ideal without training.

Well it may have been 11pm last night when you asked the question, but what difference would the answer have made then?? Do your own dirty work, call the vet clinics yourself and ask. No sympathy from me for you, only for the poor dog. I won't go so low as to call you names (like you have called others), but don't get another pet. Ever.

how much does this dog weigh? is he fixed and do you have any pictures of him, any dog that bites or attacks can be corrected with the proper training even at 3 years old. I have lots of experience with animals like this, actually have experience with humans that do the same thing lol. if the dog can be saved, I suggest trying to save the dog rather than putting him down. im not judging you and I understand your concern...sometimes when I dog isn't feeling well he can be aggravated by the smallest thing and lash out for what seems to be no reason at all.

But before you kill a dog for being a dog, give him to someone else, at least he has a chance that way. Going by the breeding this is a BIG dog. He could easily accidentally knock your boyfriend down. I doubt it was intentional, because if it was intentional he would have bit him also. Big dogs knock people down unless you train them. As for the incident with the cat, again, this is a BIG dog, if he wanted to hurt the cat, the cat would be dead. I think you completely misunderstand large dogs in general. And really? He almost killed another dog when he was a pup before he was six months old? Very doubtful. Do your dog and yourself a favour and give him to someone who understands big dogs, and get yourself a pocket pooch. Maybe a pom-poo or something equally as ridiculous. Since you obviously are unable to accomplish any sort of obedience training that sort of dog would be more up your alley since it can't knock anyone down or hurt your cat when it's being playful.

I am so sad right now. You would rather put your dog down then get it the proper training. :'(  
 
Edited by Merp, 2016-02-23 12:44:24

Romeo will be 3 on the 28th, he's approximately 75lbs and was neutered at around 6.5 months. I have lots of photos of him but can't seem to figure out how to post him. As for having a large breed vs small breeds I have had both over the course of my life echo, and I did do training with him. And also Echo wtf at 6 months old he was already 50 pounds sorry but it's easy for something that weighs 5x more than a puppy to kill said puppy.

My boyfriend and the cat were in another room with a wall between them. Romeo knocked down my boyfriend to attack the cat.

That's a big beautiful dog. You will have no troubles rehoming him. So do that!  
 
As for all your 'issues' with him, he's a big playful dog, end of story. He HAS no issues. What he needs is someone that will take him for regular walks and exercise and it wouldn't hurt if he went to a home that has no cats either, since it's obvious he likes to chase and play when he has pent up energy. As for knocking your boyfriend over, that was completely unintentional, how can you not see that? He's just a big dog with way too much energy, in a small house. Do you ever take him for a walk or better yet, a run?

A usually happy go lucky boy. We go out lots and play and walk and do a training sessions for commands. And he also has a gimpy paw due to conformational deformities and a docked tail.

You will not find a vet that will put down a healthy animal just because you want to, It does not work that way. Please just give him up to Funds for Furry Friends. And just so you know most dogs don't settle down until their around 4 years of age.

Merp said "I am so sad right now. You would rather put your dog down then get it the proper training. :'(     Edited by Merp, 2016-02-23 12:44:24"

it's time to grow up and realize the harsh realities of the world. Dogs that don't bite and attack are put down every day so I wouldn't lose too much sleep over it.

Call the doggy daycare Friends Fur Life on 26th street seriously and talk to Lynn she helped my mom's dog who was a super friendly dog never hurt a fly but one day she attacked a dog that she had known for years and my mom was so upset cause it scared her and shocked her they took the other dog to the vet and it only had mild wounds luckily but the thought of it happening again... So she took the dog to Lynn who helped her understand what had happened and how to correct it and it never happened again!

Call Lynn and Friends Fur Life Day Care....chances are the dog warned that it wasn't happy and the humans missed it. Does the dog have free run of the house or is it crated at night or when you're away? Mixed breeds are tougher to read as you don't know which breed you are dealing with for behavour issues. Does the dog have food available to him all the time or do you measure his food and take the bowl away when he's done eating? Do you do any time of submissive exercises with him so that he knows that you are in charge ALL THE TIME?

RainaRo said "I know this is a hard topic, I'm crying as I write this, but it has to be done. Anyone who says you can train/ keep this from happening can pick up the dog and keep him. But he knocked down my boyfriend and attacked our cat out of the blue. And I'm the second home he's had where he has attacked another animal. So my question is where is the cheapest place to get this done? "

Perhaps you are not committed to this pet.  
 
Give someone else a chance with the dog before thinking about euthanizing a dog that might need a better home. Please think about this.

Don't put him down. Try to find another home before you make that decision. You haven't tried to find another home, have you? He should go to a home with no cats. It's really not that hard if you try. He's not that big of a dog .... Don't give up!!