Will we need to give our first dog up?

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This may be a bit long so please bear with me.

We got our first dog last January. We put a lot of research into it and I read three books as I'd never had a dog before (DH had lots though). We've spent a lot of time trying to train our dog. Unfortunately she still tries to run away when she can get out the gate (if I leave it open by accident or she manages to open it) and is a LOT faster than us. She also barks like mad when people come in or leave the house and having a guest is nearly impossible because m, despite trying everything, she doesn't stop barking. She's definitely strong and sometimes nips. We can't leave the room if she's in with DC (for the loo) and I don't let her near DC2 (4mo) as she's just too temperamental. We had this dog from puppy for context and bought her.

This is where it gets harder. We rescued two puppies two two weeks ago, for various reasons. They've been very good and easy enough to train but they're small dogs so maybe that's why. Dog no1 can't be in the same room as them as she attacks them, every time.

I don't know what the solution is at this point. It's not fair to give dog no1 away but I don't know what else we can do? She's not safe around the kids or other dogs and I have failed training her to be calmer and not to bark so much and to not run away. What do I do?

Why the he'll did you get 2 puppies if you can't look after the dog you already have properly?

Why don't you get another two dogs, see if that helps.

Bloody hell you've got yourself into a right mess then you add a baby and two puppies to the mix!!

Yes that's a good point, I couldn't stand seeing them going to a home but I have genuinely done very good training this time round for both of them.

Sorry, just seen you've already tried that.

@Itallt0omuch I had DC1 before the dog.

Oh god, OP. You’re going to get roasted alive on this thread.

You need a dog behaviourist- a good accredited one. ASAP.

That’s all I’ll say.

I know @NoSquirrels but I genuinely don't know what else to do.

Why the fuck did you get two pups then? One would’ve been bad enough but two? What a joke

Get a couple more dogs, and maybe another baby, that will sure as hell make things better
What the hell were you thinking? You got a dog while heavily pregnant and when that was proving difficult you got 2 more puppies.
What did you think would happen?
Rehome all the dogs and don’t get any more

Actually, I know I said I wasn’t going to say anything else but...

I have genuinely done very good training this time round for both of them.

They’re puppies you’ve had for 2 weeks. You haven’t trained them - well or otherwise! Your adult dog you had from a puppy is not well trained. Dog training is an ongoing project. You need to recognise you don’t really know what you’re doing and get help from a behaviourist ASAP. Don’t cheap out and say you can’t afford it. If you can choose to have 3 dogs you can afford it.

Why after struggling with one dog did you get two more? If their behaviour changes will you trade them in for new puppies too?

FFS

Sorry op but there's just no words for this. What on earth did u expect to happen?? How about you rehome all the dogs while they are still young and have a chance.

I know I'm a bad person for this.

But these are lesson one of dog-owning:
Dog-proof your garden for a start. If I left my gate open our ddog would be off! It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe. If she can open the gate sort it out!
Don't leave your children alone with dog in any circumstance. Have you tried crate-training - or at least gating an area.
Not sure why you've taken on 2 more dogs . Should you not be looking to re-home them seeing as they're pups.

I know I'm a bad person for this
It’s all too late for self-pity, love!

I'm aware @LilyandAnnie90

In terms of barking, what have you done to try and train her?

The gate thing is pretty normal, you need to make sure it's always shut and make whatever alterations you need to so she can't open it.

I wouldn't let any dog alone with kids, but particularly the baby so I don't think that's unusual. You really need to invest more time in her training. Can you give the puppies back? People Are more likely to pick them up than an older dog and you aren't really in beat position to have 3 dogs?

So what are you after then? Why start this thread? There’s nothing we can do or say. You got yourself into this mess. You’re irresponsible and impulsive. What do you expect from us?

Sickening.

The onus is on you to get the best training for your dogs. If you’re not up to it then hire a professional.

Hang on she's come here for help though?

What breed are these dogs?

My point is I don't want to give up my first dog but I don't know how to make it safe with my other dogs or children and the children have to come first.

I have indeed @NeatFreakMama