I used Laps of Love and they are exceptional.
(Not for BE, for an older dog with CHF.)
Extremely compassionate vets - very respectful, professional, sympathetic and kind.
My heart goes out to you, OP, I’m so sorry. 
You’re clearly making the right decision, and though you will feel a lot of pain and probably some guilt, you will also feel tremendous relief when he is at rest and at peace. Big {{hugs}}
Oh Cat_tap, I am so sorry you had to make this decision. I hope you can get someone to come to your house to do it. I’m glad you have the trainer to help
After numerous phone calls and assistance that all fell flat I ended up calling my original clinic. Their female vet came on the phone and immediately stated they would do it. She knew the dog, no questions asked.
The appointment is 4’40 this afternoon. My trainer will assist me.
@Cat_Tap I am sorry you have been put through all this trouble. I think you have made the right decision wisely and bravely. I hope that now a good vet will euthanize the dog for you, and that your trainer will continue to support you in this sorrow.
Sending you jingles and hugs.
I am so, so sorry you are having to make this decision but I absolutely believe it is the right thing to do. Huge hugs and thoughts from me
That’s (sadly) great. I’m still so sorry you have to do this, but grateful you have an understanding vet and trainer. Expedient timing keeps you safe and eliminates the questioning stress. I honestly think you are doing the right thing. 
I can’t put into words how sorry I am you are dealing with this. Hoping for a peaceful passing for this troubled guy…
You did everything you could and are taking the responsibility to make sure no human or animal will be hurt in the future. Big hugs.
I’m so sorry, @Cat_Tap. It’s never easy to say good bye, especially in a case like this, but I think you know you’re doing the most responsible thing. Jingles to you this afternoon.
Thinking of you Cat_Tap.
I’m so sorry. Sending you hugs.
I’m so sorry you have to deal with this but 100% behind your decision. Many peaceful resolution vibes to you right now!
Don’t second guess yourself later, this was the right decision for all, “this be right”.
Hugs and more hugs. 
I’m so sorry you’re going through this, but you made the right decision IMO. There’s no excuse ever for a dog to attack a person—especially when there are so many other dogs needing a home.
Whether it’s genetic aggression or a brain-damage issue, you’ve done everything a responsible dog owner could do to make this guy a good citizen.
I’d say not to feel guilty, but as loving pet owners, it’s impossible not to, even though it’s the kindest thing to do for the dog
Sending you strength and comfort. You have taken a very hard step that is for the best. I hope with time you can hold close the better memories of your time together.
Earlier this year we euthanized my 14 year old lab cross. Her health deteriorated quickly and even then the decision was difficult. What helped me in the time of grief was buying a digital photo frame and loading it up with pictures of many happy memories, including photos of her. I’m looking at the frame right now and it just passed from a photo of my late girl, to one of my husband golfing in the mountains, to another vacation photo from year ago in Palm Springs. I have photos of my horse, dogs, family… the things that bring me the greatest joy.
It sounds like you are handling a lot personally right now with your own health. This might be something for you to consider.
Hugs.
I have failed miserably,am disgusted and disappointed.with myself.
I failed when he needed me the most.
I won’t go into the gruesome details but it took over an hour. I fell apart, left and wasn’t with him in his final moments. He struggled so hard to live and I let him down.
It was my trainer who stayed with him and tried to comfort him. I believe I am being punished. I can’t pull myself together.
No no no. You’re wrong.
You did not fail him. And while I’m sure he was stressed, he had absolutely no concept of death. Whatever fight he was putting up was based on the same behavioral trait that triggered him to try to bite you.
You did the right thing for him because that would have been his experience every time he went to the vet or to a groomer, or been asked to do anything he didn’t want to do. And it would have been miserable for him and dangerous for everyone who had to handle him.
This was predictable and I’m sorry I didn’t think to recommend that you let the trainer handle it, and that no one thought to ask you to step back sooner.
I’m so sorry that you had to experience that but whatever behavior he was exhibiting is further proof that you did the right thing.
I’m so sorry for your loss, I’m sorry that he had whatever problem he had, but you need to know that you did the right thing.
Big hugs.
You didn’t fail Cat_Tap. You are a strong person, always remember that. You did what you had to do and it was the right thing. You couldn’t live not feeling safe in your own home. I am so sorry for your loss.
Every word of this. We had to make the same decision with our young, gorgeous border collie. It took well over an hour to release him from this earth, and every minute was awful. I’m so sorry you have also experienced this. Biggest hugs to you …
YOU.DID.NOT.FAIL!!!
Making this decision is never going to be easy.
You gave him a better end than he might have known.
Peace to you both.
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