Sean Lowe Provides Update Following ‘Traumatic’ Dog Attack

Former Bachelor Sean Lowe has been making strides since his family’s rescue dog attacked him twice within a 12-hour period.

“It was quite the ordeal,” Lowe, 42, shared during a recent appearance on Jordan Syatt’s podcast. “I was just telling someone that I don’t really have PTSD. It’s amusing because I’m such a dog lover, and I never thought twice about getting close to a dog’s face, but now I definitely reconsider it.”

He added, “Experiencing a dog attack is very traumatic, and reliving it just 12 hours later—it’s difficult to express the emotions I felt.”

Lowe disclosed in March that his family pet, Moose, bit him twice, causing bleeding and necessitating a trip to the hospital’s emergency room.

“The only PTSD I have is the thought of, ‘What if it had been my children?’” Lowe explained to Syatt, referring to his three kids with wife Catherine Giudici. “Moose could have seriously harmed my children or even my wife. I think about that quite often, but overall, I’m doing quite well.”

Continue reading for more of Lowe’s experiences with the dog attack, his family life, and more:

Sean Lowe Was in ‘Survival’ Mode After the Dog Attack

Lowe was grilling for a barbecue when the usually “well-behaved” boxer, who he had for two months, became agitated over the smoke from the grill.

“Smoke starts coming into the house, the smoke alarm goes off … and Moose is really freaking out,” Lowe recalled. “He begins biting my feet aggressively, leaving holes in my shoes. I’m, like, ‘Moose, no,’ trying to be firm while managing the alarm.”

According to Lowe, Moose didn’t back off after biting his leg.

“He was on me and wouldn’t let go,” he said. “It lasted about one minute and twenty seconds, with him just attacking me, blood everywhere. It was about survival.”

Lowe, who emphasized that he adored Moose before the incident, managed to keep the dog outside while he went back inside.

He eventually noticed “blood squirting” from his wrist.

“I was worried he might have nicked an artery because the blood was literally squirting, and there were pools on the floor,” Lowe explained. “I went to the hospital, got stitched up, and I was just in disbelief about what had occurred.”

After being released, Lowe intended to rehome Moose. Just before he could arrange it, the dog bit him again on the other arm.

He Doesn’t Know ‘What Happened’ With Moose

Lowe and Giudici still lack answers regarding Moose’s violent behavior.

“Many speculated it could be a brain tumor or something similar causing a snap,” Lowe said. “I’m friends with a skilled dog trainer who offered the best explanation. She told me, … ‘When we train dogs for bite work, we use something called a bite rag that gets them excited. It resembles a dish towel, and she said, ‘We also use whistles that correspond with the sirens going off in my house.’”

According to the trainer, many pet owners shouldn’t teach their dogs bite work.

“She mentioned, ‘Many will try to teach a breed like a boxer, which shouldn’t be doing bite work, because it’s a cool, athletic dog,’” Lowe recounted. “They attempt to train them, and it can mess them up—then they often get rid of the dog. She said, ‘If you’re the one getting bitten… and that dog is messed up, basically, you have a bullseye on your chest for life.’”

Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici Are Done Having Kids

Lowe and Giudici are proud parents to sons Samuel and Isaiah, and daughter Mia.

“I went to the doctor, so unless a miracle happens, we’re done,” Lowe said, confirming he underwent a vasectomy. “We have three, and my wife believes that three is the perfect number. I’m not arguing with that.”

The Ups and Downs of Marriage

Lowe and Giudici tied the knot in 2014, which brought a “steep learning curve” for the former football player.

“We married when I was 30, and I realized I had a lot of selfish tendencies from graduating college to that age,” he shared. “I had my routine and thought this was how life should be lived. Marriage taught me that I needed to be more selfless and less selfish.”

Lowe hopes to impart these lessons to his children.

“Today’s dating culture teaches that if you don’t like something about someone, you break up and move on,” he said. “That cycle continues … and when you reach the age where you want to settle down, you might say, ‘Now I’m ready to commit,’ but you’ve developed a habit of leaving when things get tough.’”

Consequently, Lowe is optimistic that his children will “get married young.”

“I believe marriage should serve as a foundation upon which to build your life,” he asserted. “Too often people think they have to establish their careers and save money first, and then get married. I believe they have it backward.”

Where Sean Lowe Stands With His Former ‘Bachelor’ Contestants

Lowe mentioned that he’s not in touch with any of his Bachelor cast members, although Giudici continues to maintain her friendships.

“Catherine is friends with a few of them, so I occasionally see them through her connections,” Lowe clarified. “I want to emphasize that I am not in contact with any other women.”

Overcoming an Eating Disorder

Before becoming the Bachelor in 2013, Lowe worked as a fitness model, during which he developed an eating disorder.

“When I wasn’t prepping for a photoshoot, I would binge on fast food and gain 25 to 30 pounds in a matter of weeks—it was extremely unhealthy,” he recalled. “Unfortunately, I couldn’t break that mental block as I was eating healthy foods just to prepare for shoots.”

After gaining weight between gigs, Lowe would rapidly try to lose it before the next assignment.

“You’d quickly drop those 25 pounds, and it was entirely unhealthy,” he reflected. “I would wake up at 4:30 AM, just as my dad did, and hit the gym. Then I’d work all day.”

At the end of the day, Lowe would return to the gym for a 45-minute cardio session before meal prepping for the next day.

“It’s incredibly unhealthy, and I wouldn’t recommend that lifestyle to anyone,” he said, sharing how he’s shifted his perspective on dieting. “Now I maintain a more balanced relationship with food, but I either stick to my macros and work hard or I don’t.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, visit the National Eating Disorders (NEDA) website or call their hotline at (800) 931-2237 for assistance.