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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 17:54

Yeah - I can't see him being rehomed, to be honest.

Rescue centres are full to bursting with staffs, Rottweilers, huskies and mastiffs as it is.

Soubriquet · 06/02/2017 17:54

Remove them from the situation.

So dog wee on the floor.

Firm No, and then take him by the collar and take him outside

He goes for your son, well he needs to be kept away now. Doors shut if necessary.

But if he had the opportunity, again it's a strong no, and you immediately remove him from the room.

Isolation is what dogs hate.

When he is playing nicely with your son, or does something that is good, go OTT with the praise.

Treats, fuss, happy smiles and cuddles

OneWithTheForce · 06/02/2017 17:56

Sounds like toilet training wasn't done properly then. You need to go back to square one with that as if he is a new puppy.

Wolfiefan · 06/02/2017 17:56

Is it a warning snap though? Has the dog ever learnt not to lay bite a human? Sounds like the poor thing was never toilet trained either. Is there no hope for this dog? Sad

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:57

Thanks for the advice il be doing that, I want him to play with my son and I always praise him for that but il over exgarate on that and try then helpful tips

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Soubriquet · 06/02/2017 17:57

Could be mouthing too I suppose but again not ideal with a toddler and a face.

Bad enough when a chihuahua does it but a staffie could do severe harm without even meaning to

TrionicLettuce · 06/02/2017 17:57

OP you seem more interested in having a bust up with MNetters than actually engaging with those of us genuinely trying to help you and your dog.

I wish you luck and hope you manage to get this situation sorted in the way that best benefits all parties involved.

Wolfiefan · 06/02/2017 17:57

And if your kids play with the dog is it snapping as it has had enough or they hurt it? (Possibly not meaning to.)

YouHadMeAtCake · 06/02/2017 17:58

You say you've trained him . To the best of your knowledge? Which is precisely fuck all then. Like teaching someone to drive when you don't know how to drive ! Jesus wept. Too tight to pay for classes I guess .

Not even toilet trained. Wow. He is totally dependent on you , just like a child . You've let him down. He is the one that will suffer.

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:58

How hasn't he been toilet trained ? Can you please read what u write we had puppy pads all over and when he went outside as a young pup I'd stand and wait for him to do his business and now he goes to the back door he doesn't ever do it inside the house ! Your all horrible and very judgmental id love this see how perfect you ate

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IrregularCommentary · 06/02/2017 17:59

*user68753367

So what do you suggest other then just no ?*

A behaviourist has been suggested a number of times, from the first page of this thread. You've also been given links to help you find one.

Stop acting like you're not getting any helpful suggestions.

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:59

Tell me how he's not toilet trained all I said I say he does it in his bed !!!!

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punter · 06/02/2017 17:59

OP you have asked for advice and you have had pretty consistent advice with some nastier comments as well. Overwhelmingly the advice is to take him to a rescue. Saying you are upset and scared does not change that advice, sorry.

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 17:59

My child never hurts him just strokes

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SukeyTakeItOffAgain · 06/02/2017 17:59

OP you're not even reading the helpful posts, just whining. Posters are concerned about the dog yes, but they're also worried that the dog will seriously injure or kill your children. That's what can happen.

You've said enough times how distraught you are. Do you want to put the time and money in to train him properly to lessen this risk, or regime him? That's the decision.

SukeyTakeItOffAgain · 06/02/2017 18:00

Rehome not regime.

Soubriquet · 06/02/2017 18:00

You do need to step in though OP

Make the dog listen to you.

So lots of treats and training.

Sit, down, sit, down. Make him know that you need to be listened to not just your partner.

Clicker training is fabulous but you need to train him to respond to the click first. So you sit down and it's click treat, click treat, click treat until he learns that the click noise means food

teaforbreakfast · 06/02/2017 18:00

OP won't use a behaviourist. She wouldn't even take him to puppy classes.

Desperateforsleepzzzz · 06/02/2017 18:01

I've not read the whole thread, sure I'm going against the grain here but rehome and don't get another dog, if it's breaking point now how can you ensure your new baby and toddler will be safe? Dont regime for free is actually call around the no kill shelters and explain if you mention his breed and biting he will be PTS by places such as battersea. I know everyone loves staffies but I wouldn't get a puppy one with kids as young as yours they are very powerful and dangerous when not exercised /entertained plus small kids treating on them etc, people call them nanny dogs but personally damage limitation, all dogs are unpredictable and the result of a staffie biting can be fatal I wouldn't risk it unless very experienced and have lots of extra time to train and keep busy .

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 18:02

Oh really and when did I say I wouldn't take him ? I'm leaving this post now none of you have helped except the ones who actually have said nice things no wonder such horrible bullies il never use this site again !

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IrregularCommentary · 06/02/2017 18:03

That's my view as well tea, just pointing out that it's not true that nothing helpful has been suggested as OP seems to think.

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user68753367 · 06/02/2017 18:03

Thanks for all the kind words I'm using that advice and looking into training classes for us

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SukeyTakeItOffAgain · 06/02/2017 18:03

What did you want people to say? Genuine question.

OneWithTheForce · 06/02/2017 18:04

How hasn't he been toilet trained

Err, you said he is peeing in his crate. Is that where you trained him to pee?

teaforbreakfast · 06/02/2017 18:04

Well you didn't say you would.

Go on OP. Storm off.

YOU got one of the most powerful and headstrong breeds in the worlds history from a drug filled home knowing you had a toddler at home. YOU didn't bother to train him or seek expert advice. Now, YOU have a big problem.

In a way I'm grateful this isn't worse as it could be, it could be a lot worse.

But for the dog the outcome is the same.