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Belgian malinous dangerous???

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Michah89 · 22/07/2024 12:42

We have a 5month old puppy and I am 5months pregnant he's bitten me a few times he's obsessed with my boyfriend followers him everywhere , comes between us when my boyfriend giving me a cuddle if my partner leaves he cries on and on untill he's back and wen hes back jumps all over him , I am really worried when baby comes due to the fact jealousy off this dog with him being so attached to my boyfriend. But my boyfriend don't see it but other way he got so aggressive towards me to snapped at my face Infront of my partner because normally he don't do it Infront of him just when he's out he's also pushed me over few times. last October we had a little girl but she asked as born at 20 weeks and sadly died and I'm worried for this baby but he don't see to get it. I just don't no what else to do I'm stressed to bits we don't get any alone time or anything and we currently looking for new house and I have told my new partner in the new house dog won't be sleeping in our room due the fact don't trust him and don't want him in same room for when baby comes and I'm going to start putting baby gates so he can't follow partner around to get him stopped obsessed with him as it's not healthy I don't think. Even if my partner talks to anyone he gets jealous and starts barking on going crazy. I have told my partner if he don't calm down we will have to get rid when baby comes and my partner agrees if nothing changes we have no other option.

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Row23 · 22/07/2024 13:47

I wouldn’t feel comfortable with this dog around my baby to be honest. He’s very young still so there’s definitely time for things to improve (though I don’t know much about the breed, I do know they’re quite powerful dogs and need alot of training).
Putting boundaries in place like not allowing him to sleep in your room and giving him his own safe space he can go to will help.
Follow dogmeets_baby on Instagram as they have helpful tips.
But in the meantime can you take the dog to training classes / get a professional trainer or behaviourist to asses the behaviour at your home and help you with some training.

Michah89 · 23/07/2024 12:07

@Row23 the thing is he's to strong to for me to take him for a walk pulls and my partner worries he will hurt me . He's snapped at my face before he's just so obsessed with my partner and all he does is cry and cry wen he's away from my partner and tbh I don't have a he energy for it. He's 5months old and still pisses and shits in housr he does anything to get attention from my partner and I don't feel comfortable round my baby wen he or she is born , I've told my partner if nothing changes he will have to make a choice me and this kid or the dog.

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Crystalball84 · 23/07/2024 17:02

Honestly, I would just sell him now. Why would you want a dog that is more powerful than you in your home. If you are stressed now, imagine how stressed you will be trying to protect your child 24/7. There are so many cases of dogs- big and small- attacking and killing babies. Why risk it even for a second.

Scirocco · 23/07/2024 20:58

Once you said "I'm pregnant and he's bitten me a few times", the appropriate next step should be obvious.

Either the dog goes or the boyfriend and the dog go together.

A 'nip' for an adult can be a serious or even fatal injury for a small child.

Michah89 · 24/07/2024 05:42

@Scirocco told my boyfriend to chose me or the dog and he's chose the dog

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RappersNeedChapstick · 24/07/2024 07:25

Michah89 · 24/07/2024 05:42

@Scirocco told my boyfriend to chose me or the dog and he's chose the dog

That must be so hard for you but you've done the right thing in protecting your baby. Please tell your MW what's happened Flowers

Scirocco · 24/07/2024 07:43

Michah89 · 24/07/2024 05:42

@Scirocco told my boyfriend to chose me or the dog and he's chose the dog

You've definitely done the right thing then - someone who would chose a dog (that bites and could kill a small child) over his partner and unborn child is someone who could never be relied upon to keep your child safe in that situation.

Tell your midwife, and show them any evidence you have of injuries caused by the dog, as that will help build your case that your child should not be exposed to the dog at all.

Remember, you don't have to give your child his last name, and you'll be entitled to financial contributions from him to provide for your child. Your midwife should be able to give you advice about how to protect your rights and your child's rights going forward.

Michah89 · 24/07/2024 11:01

@Scirocco all he used to say is he's 5months old well the 5month old puppy bite my finger and split it open plus he's pushed me off my feet how is that just a puppy and we have been out in public with him and small child was running and he growled at it omg as if all these ain't warning signs , we already had to bury one child last October and he's mistaken If he thinks I'm going through all that again , thanks for your support and advice

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