Behavioral euthanasia decisions require compassionate support for owners making one of the hardest choices in companion animal care. Understanding how to help matters.
The welfare of owners who face behavioral euthanasia decisions matters alongside the welfare of the dogs involved. Owners who are inadequately supported may delay inevitable decisions, prolonging suffering for both dogs and themselves. They may also be driven by shame to keep severely dangerous dogs or surrender them to shelters where their behavioral problems make them very difficult to place. Compassionate, non-judgmental professional support enables welfare-optimal decisions to be made and implemented.