Redditor's Sister Thinks Aggressive Dog Is Her Baby And Refuses To Give Him Up Even After Biting Her Nieces And Nephews

Is it wrong for her to insist that her sister get rid of her aggressive dog?

Lakeisha

• Published in Interesting
• February 24, 2023

A post shared by Reddit user "uglybutterfly0411" on the "AITA" subreddit has sparked a debate about what to do when a dog becomes aggressive towards children. In the post, uglybutterfly0411 describes how her sister got a blue heller dog named Ace without researching the breed.

From the beginning, Ace was aggressive towards her sister's children, snipping and growling at them and biting them a year later. The situation escalated when Ace attacked the family's smaller dog, Cali, over food, causing her jaw to fracture and requiring surgery.

Uglybutterfly0411 suggested that her sister get rid of Ace and stated that she would only bring her daughter to her sister's house if the dog were no longer there. However, the sister refused, insisting that the dog posed no threat and was like her "baby."

Over time, uglybutterfly0411 eventually gave in and visited her sister's home with her daughter without the dog being caged. During a recent family dinner, Ace growled at the brother's kids all night and eventually bit the youngest on the hand, causing blood to gush and the child to cry.

Uglybutterfly0411's brother told the sister and her husband to get rid of the dog, but the sister refused, saying it was her baby. Once again, uglybutterfly0411 expressed her concern about the safety of children around Ace, noting that he should have never been around kids.

Her sister replied that uglybutterfly0411 didn't understand because she has a child while she can't conceive. Uglybutterfly0411 then accused her sister of putting her dog above her niece's safety.

Uglybutterfly0411 is now questioning whether or not she is the a-hole in this situation. Here's how the AITA community responded to the post.

Here's OP's story.

They agreed to disagree.

They continued to visit their sister, until the dog bit a child.

So, was she wrong to yell at her sister? Here's what Reddit thinks.

1. Her sister needs a psychiatrist more than a dog.

2. Blue heelers are not ideal house pets.

3. The situation can only get worse.

4. Blue healers can be kept as pets if adequate exercise is provided.

5. It makes no sense that her sister insists the dog is her baby when she already has two kids.

6. She was right to look out for the children.

7. No reason can justify keeping the dog since it bit a child.

8. She and her brother shouldn't have taken their children to her sister's house.

9. She has no right to tell her sister what to do with the dog.

10. The best thing is for them to avoid visiting her sister's house and meet outside henceforth.

11. They need to euthanize the dog.

12. She should consider reporting the dog to the authorities.

13. Border collies are also susceptible to biting.

14. The dog needs a new home to thrive.

15. Not everyone can keep a working dog breed as a pet.

16. The law requires that dog bites be reported.

17. Her sister needs to see a therapist.

18. She's an ahole for allowing her child near an aggressive dog.

19. She should set boundaries and stick to them.

20. Working dogs need proper guidance.

What do you think?

Researching a dog's breed is crucial before adopting one to ensure compatibility between the dog and its owners. It's especially important to consider a breed's tendencies for aggression, as certain breeds are more prone to aggressive behavior than others.

By understanding a breed's characteristics and needs, owners can provide their pets with proper training, socialization, and care, ultimately reducing the risk of aggressive behavior. What do you think?

Lakeisha