[Myrddin]

I had a similar unfortunate choice. For many years I had 3 100 lb dogs. Outside they were friends. That changed when my wife was in the bedroom. A territorial protection racket was in place. One dog wasn't allowed in the bedroom. One was fairly neutral in the bedroom. The 3rd was the nemesis. For many years we dealt with the fighting by closing the bedroom door to exclude the "prohibited" dog. The "prohibited dog" loved me and was always sweet with the youngest pups. One evening it came to blows. The door didn't get shut quickly enough and a bloody brawl started. I had to pull the "neutral" dog off as she was attacking the "prohibited dog" My wife took charge of the "prohibited dog" and I went about separating the combatants whose jaws were locked on each other's faces. I pried them apart, but it was just the last straw. I had bites and bruised ribs. I went ass over teakettle as I separated the combatants. The next day we took the "prohibited dog" down and had her euthanized. It was a horrible decision, but the ongoing situation was just plain dangerous every single night. The "nemesis" remains and I have a "tolerable" relationship with her. In retrospect, she would have been a better choice to remove. Too late. I still feel terrible about having to make the decision to remove a beloved pet from my home.

[Obadiah]

Wow, amazingly similar experiences. Just to add in, we tried everything. Training collar, calming suppliments, Prozac, many multiple strategies... everything. She was the sweetest dog in her moments, but sadly, incorrigible. We strenuously avoided what we knew had to be done. Still bothers me. Thanks for sharing your experience.