I don't want the dog anymore

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Sigh. Have been in tears this morning.

Does it get better? 9 month old Jack Russell Terrier. He poos in the house (occasionally), eats the kids food off the table, barks when he goes outside, barks in the night, DS1 (4) is scared of him, he eats toys, I put him on a lead when visitors come over as he jumps up and licks and knocks other people's children over. I can't go away with the kids as I'm not taking him with me and I can't leave him at home.

I don't love him or even like him. DH and DS2 (1.9) think he's great though. I told DH this morning I want to get rid of him, DH said he won't stop me. He has called a behaviour specialist though.

I don't want to fail this dog but something needs to be done. Any ideas?

Can I be rude and ask you how much personal trainer cost?

NewBag - he ate through the wire tidy as well. There is nothing he cannot chew through - so far... 2 leads, 1 car harness, 1 seat belt, 1 keyboard cable, 1 mouse cable, 1 charger cable, 1 DVD cable and plug, 1 dog cushion, 1 table leg, 1 laptop bag, 1 (only 1!) shoe, 4 slippers, 1 plastic storage box, 1 cat litter tray, 1 two by eith Lego piece (ouch), hundreds of kids toys, shed door, fence post - God the list goes on and on.

He also ATE two of DS2's socks, then TEN DAYS later he said 'Yarrrrrk' and vommed them up on the kitchen floor. Considered washing them, but were a bit holey due to all that stomach acid.

Jaynerae - the personal trainer was £100 for 4 one-hour sessions at home. £25 a pop seems a lot but we were paying £10 per session for general dog training with about 8 other dogs, so seems okay as it is so one to one. And you can ask for help on any issue, don't have to stick to a set programme. It was a very worthwhile £100.

Well done! It's hard work having a young dog. With our 2nd, we spent at least 6 months questioning our decision and threatening quietly to take him back to where he came from. That was 10 years ago and we have since taken on a 3rd dog, who, like yours is very much in the chewing stage.

£100 sounds about right for a good behaviourist. I hope they continue with support as you progress. Our pup has chewed similar stuff to yours, though we haven't had a power cut! I do mind a bit about my shoes.

I've noticed that the cost of supermarket dog treats is extortionate!! I've found alternatives from the butcher and the market, which, although slightly messier, is sooooo much cheaper.

I hope you are feeling more positive. My parents have Terriorists, and my experience of looking after them is that they do have minds of their own.

If you persist, you will find yourself in no time with a fabulous dog and you will wonder how you got on without one. (I say as pup gnaws what used to be a servicable shoe)