Need to get rid of dog !

[user68753367]

We bought a dog 8 months ago where we have tried to train him.... he doesn't listen he still nips and snaps and it's now getting to the point where he is jumping up and going for my toddler and you can hear his jaw snap ! It's scaring me as I can't leave them in the room together he does it to me and my bf he tries to bite his ankles and he's the master so it's in heard of isn't it ? He knows not to go on the couch yet still runs in covered in mud and going on there he's not allowed up stairs but as soon as back is turned he's up there.... we've always told him no and made sure he knows and he does get praised when he's good (which is never ) he chews everything up in site and will just take food of the side and out of my boys hand, I'm currently pregnant and it's getting me so anxious ! He goes on walks everyday so he's excersised a lot. He doesn't listen to me whatso ever and when I play with him he gets aggressive to the point it scares me. Any advice would be helpful ? No nastiness please I'm at by whits end

[insan1tyscartching]

He's only a puppy, our dog was awful at adolescence much worse than as a puppy but he's a lovely dog now. You need patience and being consistent and a good routine helps and support from people who know what to do. These boards were great for advice whenever I asked and still are. It's not the puppy's fault he isn't well behaved just now it sounds like he needs a lot more input than he is getting though.

[IrregularCommentary]

You're giving your dog peanut butter? What's wrong with, you know, dog food ffs ?

I echo pp and think you need to see a behaviourist asap. Telling the dog off for unwanted behaviour is generally pretty self defeating as you end up giving the dog more attention (which is what they want) when they're being 'naughty' so you actually encourage those behaviours.

[user68753367]

It's the stuff you buy especially for the toy ? Why do all of you have to be so nasty I'm trying here and I've literally come to breaking point ! I'm not listening to this

[theredjellybean]

hi OP...i can sympathise, and do not think you have been clueless at all. You walk him, you are using a crate, and you say you ahve done training. I have a similar issue...i have an older dog ( spaniel) who was from day one calm, happy, easy to train, obediant and house trained in a week...so happily got second one 8 months ago, same breed, same breeder...and he is an effing nightmare ! he had all the same training, puppy classes, food, toys, same expecatations of behaviour etc and he ignores it all...he steals food literally off my plate, he chews everything he can get his hands ( paws) on, he wont use dogflap if it is raining and wees and poos infront of me on the house .....he wont sit , jumps up and nips all the time.
I despair.....i have grown up children so can hang in there and hope he calms down but with a toddler and a new baby and a breed with such powerful jaws i am so so sorry but i would suggest you rehome very quickly.

[theredjellybean]

and also think that even if the OP had been irresponsible getting a dog or a particular breed the posts on here have been awful. She asked not unreasonably for help not a bloody slating....

[user68753367]

No he's not a broken toaster but my child has always loved him and played with him yet he's still going for him and has also bitten his arm and left a mark so would you be happy in that situation ? And he's only started doing this recently after we had him done months ago the nipping was normal and now out of the blue he's biting ? How is everyone telling me how I'm not training him correctly and telling me I'm shit yet he's biting my fucking child would you all be so thrilled about that and say oh the poor dog ? He's always been shown live and attention and this is it if the blue yet were the ones in the wrong

[theredjellybean]

OP ignore all the awful posts , lucky people who can be so smug about their perfect dog ownership skills....have you tried ringing any of the staffy charities ? they might give you some sensible kind advice

[hearyoume]

My only advice would be to rehome which is a very sad situation. You have a very powerful, untrained dog who does not respect you. Get him away from your child. It isn't the dog's fault but I don't want to see any more stories in papers about injured kiddies and you and this dog aren't a good match.

[user68753367]

Thanks jellybean.. I knew I'd get some slating but people can be nasty I know from reading the post how it looks but I'm just fed up it happened last night where he went for my boy and nearly got his nose so I've been crying ever since and as soon as I bring him back from nursery today he did it again so I've had enough today I just cried my eyes out writing it and I'm shaking cause people making out I'm some monster when this puppy has wrecked things and scared my child which hasn't always been the case

[IrregularCommentary]

OP, it doesn't help that you've not actually answered any of the perfectly reasonable questions posed.

Like, what training have you done, how long does the dog get walked for, how long is it in a crate for etc.

You might get more helpful replies if you answer questions designed to get more information so people can try and help rather than just complaining about people being annoyed at your phrasing (which, yeah, is going to get people's backs up!)

[user68753367]

Yeah I've rang around and they have put me on waiting lists but this is just today up until him going for my baby again I'd of done anything but I can't risk it and I'm sure the Ines in the past who have sadly lost a child due to a dog (not saying it's their fault) have said the same and tried I don't want to risk it and these comments have knocked me

[3luckystars]

I think it's dangerous to have him around a baby and toddler if he is biting,whatever has led to this, this is the situation now, and it's only going to get more stressful with a new baby.
Please rehome the dog for safety sake. Sorry this happened but I don't think you should get another dog. Good luck.

[user68753367]

Would it make more sense for me or my partner to go training with him ? He's always looked at him as his master and never me I'm not sure if that's the issue

[KitKat1985]

Honestly OP I'd rehome. I don't think this situation is fair on either you or the dog. And I don't think you would ever feel comfortable with a aggressive dog around your kids.

You say you got him fro family and the conditions weren't good. Was he mistreated? It may explain some of his behaviours?

I'm a bit confused by the peanut butter comment though. You're not feeding him this are you?

[user68753367]

The peanut butter thing is what I bought with the kong you squirt it in especially for dogs ?

[3luckystars]

I don't think you have the time to train him, it would be a full time job and it's too dangerous to risk your children's safety. You need to rehome him urgently for safety sake.

[Hillingdon]

I think you want someone to say 'poor you' especially with a toddler and a baby on the way. Well - sorry, but you should have thought about all of this before pilling the pressure on yourself. I am speaking as someone who goes every week to dog training come rain or shine. You just have to put the effort in. Sounds like you need to rehome but please don't get another dog again.

[sotiredbutworthit]

You bought a dog with the best of intentions but if you don't have the time/energy/finances to train him "properly" then you need to let him go. It's not fair on anyone otherwise. Give him to a rescue and let them find him a more suitable home. If he bites your toddler properly then he won't be able to be rehomed as easily. Do it now before it's too late. Good luck.

[KitKat1985]

Oh okay that's good. Do you think he was mistreated before you got him?

[Floralnomad]

The best thing to do OP is tell us roughly what area of the country you are in so that people can advise on what rescues are in that area to get this dog rehomed . Take this as a lesson learned but whatever you do make sure that the dog is rehomed through a reputable rescue otherwise he could easily end up in the wrong hands and be used for dog fighting etc.

[user68753367]

I wouldn't be getting another dog, I don't want to give up on this dog. Personally I wanted a bitch and when we went to pick one the house wasn't up to much and they were smoking drugs we got him at 8 weeks old and at first the little female came over to me all calm and snuggly I fell for her in all honesty yet my other half wanted the one who was playful and wanted attention off him so I kind of said ok which is sad really I know I love him I do but he's never been good for me

[sotiredbutworthit]

I got two golden retrievers just before I found out I was pregnant and we have a toddler. I know how you feel!! Luckily we had the finances to engage a fully qualified trainer who helped us massively- but it wasn't cheap!!!