What are some Boerboel adoption horror stories?
There are quite a few horror stories regarding Boerboel adoption. For example, a couple adopted a Boerboel puppy. As it grew, it became overly dominant. It would not listen to basic commands and tried to assert its dominance over the family members. This made it very difficult to live with. In another case, the adopted Boerboel had a very high prey drive. It chased after small animals in the neighborhood, which not only was a problem for the neighbors but also put the dog in danger of getting hit by a car. Sometimes, the adoption process doesn't provide enough information about the Boerboel's temperament. So the new owners are left dealing with unexpected and often very difficult behaviors.
Well, some people adopted a Boerboel thinking it would be a great family dog. But it turned out to be extremely territorial. It would growl and lunge at visitors, making it a danger in a family setting. Also, there was an instance where an adopted Boerboel was not properly socialized before coming to its new home. It was so fearful of new environments that it would cower and then snap at anyone who tried to approach it. There have also been cases where the dog was much larger and stronger than expected, and the new owners couldn't handle it physically, leading to a very difficult situation.
