Ok, so before this gets downvoted into oblivion, let me explain. My dog was separated from her pack at 3 weeks because she was sick. She never learnt the social skills most dogs have because of that fact. She nips and growls at dogs when they get close, and will attack if you get too close. She is a very loving dog to me, but to other dogs, no.

I have tried for 3 and a half years to try to get her comfortable with other dogs, but nothing is working. I am tired of controlling my dog whenever she is outside, and i am tired of apoligizing to other owners. I dont want to go for walks or go anywhere with my dog anymore.

Does this make me a asshole for owning a dog and only taking her outside for 10 minutes at a time because i dont want her to see other dogs? Is it my responsibility to do more?

AITA?