Fila girl in WA needs a home

[DeeOhGee]

Hello! I live in WA state and I need to find a new home for my 2yo Fila girl. If you know of anyone who is familiar with the breed, doesn't have small kids, and would like a well trained, highly socialized, loving companion, can you please let me know? Thanks.

 

[musicdeb]

Why are you rehoming her? I would post this in the adoption/rescue section of the forum.

 

[cinnamon roll]

Moved

 

[DeeOhGee]

Why are you rehoming her? I would post this in the adoption/rescue section of the forum.

Since she was about 6 months old she has decided not to trust my husband - he works weird shifts and is gone for 24 - 48 hours at a time. He has tried repeatedly to gain her friendship, but she's not having it. She doesn't try to bite him or anything like that, but every time he goes outside, she growls at him from her yard. He is outside a lot, and he's tired of her constant grumbling. I think it all started when she was a puppy and she must have hit the hotwire (we live on a farm) when he was in sight somewhere. I believe that something bad like that happened to her and she associated it with him. He has gone above and beyond to try to make it right, but she doesn't care. Before anyone tries to tell me to keep the dog and dump the hubby you should know that we've been together for over 21 years and have owned many Fila during this time. I know the breed and how to handle them, but this one just isn't going to get over her distrust of him. I respect him too much to ask him to be treated as a threat in his own home, but I love my dog and want her to go to a good home that understands the breed. She's not just some backyard guard dog bought on a whim. I have trained her extensively and shown her to 2 Championship titles. She's gone camping with us, stayed in hotels with us, and been all over the West Coast with us. I've literally spent thousands of dollars on her. But the relationship with my husband has to take a priority.

 

[musicdeb]

I'm so sorry to hear that she is not accepting of your husband. I hope that you are able to find her a good home with experienced Fila owners.

It might help to post a pic of her.

 

[Hector]

Why did you wait until she is 2 years old?

 

[DeeOhGee]

Why did you wait until she is 2 years old?

I've been trying to place her for a couple of months now, but the few homes that came along wouldn't have worked. I kept her as long as I did because I was unwilling to admit defeat I guess. After having put SO much into her (time, money, effort, & love!) I was hoping against all hope that somehow I could fix this. I finally came to my senses and realized that the situation we're in is unfair to my husband and to my dog. She's not trying to dominate him, she just doesn't like him. Unfortunately, once a Fila decides you are on the poopoo list, it's darn difficult to change their minds. I'll see about getting a picture of her posted at some point. I'm new to all this!

 

[Hector]

Sometimes my fila hates my bf and sometimes he hates me too. This is a serious flaw in the breed. If I ever decide to give him up, he will be most likely put down.

 

[dogman#1]

any outcome or updates to this?

 

[DeeOhGee]

I'm trying to upload a picture of her, but I don't think it is going to work. I just got Windows 8 and I HATE it. Everything is different and it all seems more complicated. My learning curve on this one is steep!

BTW - she's about 9 months old in this picture and just took Reserve BIS Puppy!

 

[travelsheep]

Hello,

I am sorry to hear about your situation. It's a very difficult thing to have your two family members not get along.

My husband has owned several Filas in the past. I would love to talk to you about possibly giving a new home to your lovely girl.

Please call me any time or send me an email.

Thank you very much
Eve

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