Sounds like you showed him who was boss. There may be a tendency on the part of some (myself included) to say what you did was wrong. But the outcome proves that you did the right thing and there's no denying it.
My only concern would be someone taking this approach and seriously harming the animal in the process. That is clearly not what happened here.
Yeah it definitely sucked doing it. But I figured I owed him one last attempt before putting him down.
Which would have been even more difficult.
I found a fear biter. When feet go close to him, he would go crazy. Same if someone put their hand on his collar. I won't live with a dog I'm afraid of, won't put up with a dog that bites.
Needless to say, I would not consider beating a dog who was already so terrified that he was biting. No need for that and the last thing that's needed is to terrorize an already abused dog.
There were times when I considered giving up and have him put down but by being very alpha in my behavior, I was able to turn him around. I have a couple of scars from his bites but, as with a child, there is just no reason or excuse for beating a dog.
If you ever do it again, I hope you get caught and punished.
After the dog tears your teeny weeny off.
STFU ....You obviously dont know shit about animal behavior. Maybe having a dog who could potentially attack children sounds smart in your little mind,but let me assure you,the judge and jury wouldnt think so.
And It appears you think taking em outback and shooting them is a better solution then an ass whipping.
Which was next on the list if the ass whipping didnt work.
And you obviously missed my post stating that he's been the best dog I've ever had once he got it through his head that biting is unacceptable. If that takes an ass whipping so be it.