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Remember I said my dog nipped DS1s arm? Well....

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LadyOfTheHollyAndTheIvy · 13/12/2007 12:55

...since then she has nipped his face twice.

It has made a red mark and nothing else but I am thinking if next time she catches his eye.... I'm not prepared to risk it basically.

He has not done anything as far as I'm concerend to provoke it either.
On both occaisions she has been led on the floor, fully awake, and DS has gotten too close, but not in a boisterous manner.
Just now he was watching Boo and inched a little bit too close to her while looking at the TV, so not in an intimidating fashion or anything, just minding his own. She nipped him above the eyebrow.

So, Molly to mum's then?

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lumpybumpymummy · 13/12/2007 13:03

how old is your dog? its possible if shes young shes just playing and needs to be taught its wrong

yorkshirepudding · 13/12/2007 13:05

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SevenSwansASlouching · 13/12/2007 13:05

Bye bye dog Imo.
Babies and dogs are an iffy combo and this dog sounds to risky. Send her to your mums.

throckenholt · 13/12/2007 13:05

is the dog a puppy or an adult ?

SevenSwansASlouching · 13/12/2007 13:06

too risky.

coldtits · 13/12/2007 13:08

Oh dear, bye bye dog in this house.

StarofBethleCam · 13/12/2007 13:09

Can there be any question in your mind?

lucyellensmum · 13/12/2007 13:23

Star, of course there is questions, i had to make the decision to rehome my rotweiller when he bit my eldest DD, she is 17. I also have a two year old. At the time my DD2 was not mobile so i could manage to keep dog and dd apart, but not an ideal situation for the dog. It BROKE MY HEART to make the decision to get rid of the dog as he had come from Battersea, had a shit start in life and then once he settled with us, his stupid mum gets pregnant. We set the wheels in motion to rehome him, it was not straightforward as he was a problem dog, but of course i wasnt willing to take the risk with DD2. Sadly the decision was taken out of my hands, the poor dog developed bone cancer and needed to be put down - chances are he only bit my eldest because she trod on his foot, where the cancer was developing

To the OP, i am sorry but i dont think that you have any choice. Your dog sounds jealous of your DS and intolerant, there will be a time when DS will be OTT with the dog and you cannot chance it. A nip to the face can disfigure for life, if it is a big dog then the consequenses dont bear thinking about. You say that she can go to your mums? Sounds like the perfect solution to me.

sparklygothkat · 13/12/2007 13:25

we rehomed our dog last week, as he had nipped me twice, and then nipped DS1 while trying to steal food from DS1's hand. our friend who has no children took him.

NAB3littlemonkeys · 13/12/2007 13:27

It may break your heart to let a pet go but it will break your heart more if the animal does real damage to your child.

Sorry for you though as I would hate to lose my cat.

lucyellensmum · 13/12/2007 13:27

Star, i hope my post didnt seem sarcastic, its just that i wanted to point out that of course, there is no choice, the OP MUST rehome this dog, for the sake of the child AND the dog. But of course, it will not stop the OP from trying to find solutions, i instantly decided to rehome my dog after the biting incident (i was considering it already because of his size and the fact he wasnt used to children) but it still didnt stop me from playing things in my head as i wanted to do the best thing for my dog, but had to put my children first, so in that respect, no question in my mind. But still guilt and upset iyswim.

StarofBethleCam · 13/12/2007 13:31

Of course I completely understand that

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LadyOfTheHollyAndTheIvy · 13/12/2007 13:33

The dog is 4 and is a black lab so yes, she is powerful and she knows right from wrong.
She is the underdog of the pair. I have 2 bitches from the same litter.
My mum wants her and always has done, bless her, but my a-hole of a brother who is 21 still lives at home and hates dogs.
I know she must go so will talk to mum later, she is coming over at 2.
Will also have to discuss with dh when he gets home.

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purpleduck · 13/12/2007 13:40

Feel bad for you. We have 2 dogs, and they would go if they bit the kids. But it would stil be heartbreaking.

lucyellensmum · 13/12/2007 14:02

I have actually seen a lot of labradors not get on with children It sounds like your dog is threatened by your DS as she is already a lower pack member and doesn't want to slip down the order even more. Trouble is, i dont know what you can do about it. If it were an adult or older child you could work it out, but with a little one, its not worth the risk. Shame, but at least there is potentially a home waiting for her. If it doesnt work out with your mum, try your local (ish) lab rescue, your vet should have a directory and can give you the number.

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LadyOfTheHollyAndTheIvy · 13/12/2007 14:11

she used to be top dog before bella, her sister had her hips replaced (hip dysplasia) and got her strength back. Bella is physically larger than Molly and when the hierarchy was changing, things were a bit tense, but that was before we had kids.
Bella has been top for about 3 years and Molly has not been the same since.

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