Removing a dog from a house. - Page 2

Western Rider, I figured given Mithuna's location the dog was likely somewhere in a radius of him, and that gives a very uneven AC situation, especially as it would relate to a dog that could be seriously aggressive. Most would probably be extremely helpful and sensible, but there are pockets of trouble sprinkled about, depending on the municipality or county.

Mithuna, I'm going to presume it's the Northern part of NJ, so it shouldn't be hard to find some qualified helpers in that part of the state. If worse comes to worse, PM me. It's a good three to four hours' trip for me, but if you can't get anyone else, for the dog's sake I'd make the trip. The dog DOES have an experienced foster or permanent home to go to, I hope, and there IS a key for the door of the house, correct?  Climbing in an open window wouldn't be the preferred avenue of ingress.

 

Hexe
Ill update you as the situation unfolds. They want to get the dog out asap.

OK.

How about a sedative in his food to relax him

If this dog is anything like the dogs Mith likes and describes, better take along more than a couple of ACP. Adrenalin is likely to be through the roof, and normal dose won't touch that. But actually I'm backing Hexe's thoughts. Oh, the irony !

good idea western, I have ace promazine handy.

 

And Hunde I was offered the dog; he is  AKC registered and was imported from Europe as a puppy. I prefer a way younger dog to raise as he is already 4.

Eh, not too wild about acepromazine in these situations if there's not someone the dog is familiar with and trusts involved--last thing needed is a dog going into a prolonged excitatory state instead of a sedated state, which does happen at times, especially in dogs with high suspicion; they tend to try and fight the effects of the drug and can become frantic.

Also risky if the dog's health history is unknown.

Mithuna, so if you're not going to be taking the dog, where is it going once its out of the house? I'm willing to get the dog out, but not in a position to take it with me.

I think there is someone who wants to take him.

In the worst case I´d sedate him ( ask your vet ), but most often "dangerous" dogs are more than puzzled when a stranger simply opens the door, with a leash in his hand ...
He may desperately want to go outside ( potty! ), a key and a leash like a lasso may be all what you need.

Good luck, keep us updated - sad story...

Forgot to mention - in case the "lasso" works keep moving until the dog is either in a crate or in a car ( with grid, for your own safety ), never stand still...