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Need to get rid of dog !

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 14:30

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

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teaforbreakfast · 06/02/2017 17:42

You got a headstrong, 'fighter' breed

You got him from a home filled with drugs

He is biting your toddler

He isn't a year old yet

Yep, everyone's going to be desperate to give him a home!

Poor dog.

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:42

I have trained him to my knowledge and I put my hands up if I've not done it correctly but I've always been on top of the nipping and mouthing in front of my child so he does know it's wrong ! It's frustrating trying to get through to some of you I hold my hands up I've not done it the best obviously but I'm not to blame for all of this I am not a single parent so stop saying we're bad dog owners you don't have a clue

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tabulahrasa · 06/02/2017 17:43

Dogs don't know right from wrong they don't have morals...they do what they find most rewarding.

Training just harnesses that and makes doing what you tell them more rewarding...currently he's doing what he wants.

Soubriquet · 06/02/2017 17:44

Sometimes your knowledge isn't enough. That's why puppy classes are so important

So you get that consistent training they need.

But like I said, you don't have the time to do all that now. Not with a toddler and a baby on the way

And it isn't safe for you to persevere either. Not for your toddler

So the only choice you have is to give him up.

punter · 06/02/2017 17:45

Please please do not let your dog, for whatever reason, continue to be a threat to you and your family. Are you close to a national rescue e.g. Battersea? They will do the right thing. Dogs do not not 'appreciate' being in a nice home, with lots of toys and a big garden and then reward you with good behaviour. A bit like teenagers who get told they should be grateful to be looked after when all they want to do is push the boundaries. Adolescent dogs are the same. But this dog sounds dangerous - please let experts take over asap. Good luck.

Jayfee · 06/02/2017 17:45

My daughter got bitten on the face by the baby minder's supposedly well trained standard pupil and has a scar for life as a result. I would rehome the dog tomorrow. Good luck.

YouHadMeAtCake · 06/02/2017 17:45

Your opening line is We bought dog 8 months ago Hmm

Grew it's not me calling people idiots or nutters and I have perfectly meaningful relationships with decent human beings.

Bottom line is ,got a puppy on a whim,knowing very little/ nothing about dogs, can't be arsed to train him, baby on the way which is a common reason for people to rehome their poor pets sadly.

teaforbreakfast · 06/02/2017 17:47

Got it in one cake

Soubriquet · 06/02/2017 17:47

Where abouts are you OP?

You don't need to give the exact town/city but the area will be a big help in finding a rescue centre or foster carer who could take him

MimsyFluff · 06/02/2017 17:48

3rd time What does your DP say about rehoming the dog?

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:49

I don't tell him off I just say no in a stern voice and look him in the eye so he knows, we had puppy pads all over the house and he was great with them he goes to the back door when needs to go never does it in the house, but he does in his cage not sure why . He has a good hour walk twice a day and off the lead also, yes I've heard the clicker training I may just try that he listens to my bf over me which is frustrating when I'm the hand that feeds him and looks after him all day

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Teawithatwix · 06/02/2017 17:49

I think if you're worried then you need to consider rehoming him - sadly Staffies aren't a breed that you want to mess around with little children especially if he's already snappy. Good luck OP.

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:49

He's upset that he's gone our child, he's in the same boat a son me just worried and upset at the moment very confused I don't want to give him away I just need to calm down

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Wolfiefan · 06/02/2017 17:50

What does being a single parent have to do with being a dog owner?Confused
You haven't trained your dog. You have an untrained dog. So what are you going to do?

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:50

I'm in the north west x

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OneWithTheForce · 06/02/2017 17:50

but he does in his cage not sure why

He's probably left in there too long and can't hold it.

Soubriquet · 06/02/2017 17:51

But just a firm no isn't enough!

The dog doesn't know what no means.

You need to correct the behaviour with positive reinforcement. No hitting/kicking im not saying you do that btw but just no isn't enough either

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:51

Well I'm sorry for my miss spelling of when we got him, was typing fast and very stressed when wrote this infact I wish I hadn't of worded it the way I did

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Wolfiefan · 06/02/2017 17:51

He hasn't gone for your child though has he? Have you ever seen what a proper dog bite looks like? It sure as hell breaks the skin and needs medical intervention. That hasn't happened here has it?

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:52

So what do you suggest other then just no ?

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RacoonBandit · 06/02/2017 17:52

This dog won't be rehomed.
You have a duty to tell any new owners or the rescue that he bites.

You bought a dog have not trained him properly and now he could be Pts.

Idiot owners = poor dog. Sad

Soubriquet · 06/02/2017 17:52

A warning snap is bad enough though Wolfie

Especially with a child the same height as a staffie who are a very powerful breed

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:53

No he hasn't left a mark but it's not the point out of all of us he really does go for my son and goes for his face it's scared him a lot which upset me and broke my heart

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:53

I am not an idiot !

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:54

We never leave him in there to long he goes in the cage when out which never is to long and I let him out through the night but he always still does it

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