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

[user68753367]

How can I have this removed?

[FineLookingHighHorse]

I dont let her leap up at people.

I tell her not to and she stops.
Theyre in my house in any case.
Theyre free to leave if theyre offended.

Its just not what I'd personally term irresponsibility.

[sotiredbutworthit]

Good God people. Calm down! Some of the posts on here are bordering on the abusive! I know animals and their care is an emotive subject but please, at least the OP is trying to do something about it. There is no need for nastiness. Xx

[Grewsap]

Whilst any old idiot is allowed to breed and own a dog shit like this will happen.

SouthPole I have reported your post. And not for the incorrect use of 'whilst'

[Wolfiefan]

Pups jump up and chase.
It's not ok though.
It's not about going to formal training classes (I need to as I'm inexperienced!) Its about how you handle the situation. My dog runs off so she's on a long line whilst we deal with recall. She jumps "at" people to greet them. So I keep her on a short lead or get her to wait whilst people go past and if they want to say hi to her I hold her collar.
Puppies will be puppies. Just like children will be children! But it doesn't mean we should accept anti social or dangerous (running off could mean causing a road traffic accident. Jumping up could injure someone) behaviour.

[tabulahrasa]

"Oh and she runs after other dogs.
Shes playing.

Nowhere have I said that she is aggressive towards them.

Again, is this really a huge deal?"

Yes, it really is.

[FineLookingHighHorse]

She doesnt have opportunity to jump up at strangers as shes on a lead.

She does attempt to but shes a young dog and full of exuberance.

Other husky owners I've met have said theyre all the same for a couple of years.

Did they lie?

[Blistory]

Her playing and standard pup behaviour would likely get my dog showing her teeth and chasing after her and not in a pleasant way.

Your puppy might just be playing. My girl would just be reacting to piss poor puppy manners and putting yours in her place. It's not for my dogs to teach your dog how to behave - that's your job. Unfortunately it would appear that you'd like your dog to learn from you how to pick a completely unnecessary confrontation.

[CarolineMumsnet]

Thanks for the reports. We totally understand how topics such as this can cause emotions to run high. If you are feeling het up, feel free to take a break from the thread for a while. In the meantime, here's a little reminder to keep in mind peace, love and talk guidelines when posting. Thank you.

[FineLookingHighHorse]

Really? A huge deal?

News to me but go on I'm willing to be educated....

[Queenie04]

Wow some of the posters here are nasty OP came on here asking advice. Shame on you. I'm reporting

[teaforbreakfast]

Fine

Yes, it is.

[GinIsIn]

Can we STOP saying that the OP is pregnant like it absolves her from the fact she hasn't trained her dog?! I'm 9 months pregnant. If I were placing my dog and child in a bad situation, I would still deserve to be told!

OP whether you meant to or not, you have not done right by this dog. Now is your chance to do so - please rehome asap. Your may have tried to train the dog but you haven't been successful, or you wouldn't be in this situation. A dog doesn't choose not to listen, it doesn't understand what you are asking because you haven't taught it. A dog that is house trained will not pee in its bed so it isn't house trained. Please let the dog go as it clearly isn't suited to you.

[MimsyFluff]

Wolfie I have a deerhound 9 months he has been the easiest dog I have ever trained and his recall is amazing you should of gone Scottish

[Grewsap]

I don't like dogs jumping up I must say, it's irritating when some dogs do but I wouldn't say their owners were necessarily neglectful

[FineLookingHighHorse]

Your dog sounds quite Narky tbh Blistory

Does she get thay from you?

Course not. So stop being silly.

My dog isnt on MN. Shes learning absolutely nothing from my participation on this thread

[user68753367]

Not once have I placed my child in a bad situation I am with him at all times and I took the dog away from him when it happened ! Hense why I'm in this situation now they haven't been in the same room since !!!!

[Ceaser1981]

Hey honey, you might be more stressed with the thread than dog by now? Have a look at these to see if you can get any tips. If you dont have the time the kindest thing might be rehoming, for you, family and the pup. There are independant Staffie rescues that may help

www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/dog-behaviour-health/

www.thekennelclub.org.uk/getting-a-dog-or-puppy/general-advice-about-caring-for-your-new-puppy-or-dog/toilet-training-for-puppies/puppy-training-biting-nipping/

www.cesarsway.com/dog-behavior/biting/nipping-nipping-in-the-bud

Good luck

[Blistory]

Away and play by yourself Fine. You're on a wind up for reasons known only to you.

[tabulahrasa]

"News to me but go on I'm willing to be educated...."

Running up to other dogs isn't friendly well socialised dog behaviour, yes puppies will attempt to until they learn otherwise, but you didn't say your dog was attempting to - you said she was.

You have no clue whether the dog she's running up to will welcome her, or not, whether it's old or injured, arthritic or nervous due to previous experiences.

Dogs rushing over actually causes behavioural problems, so yes, potentially a really huge deal.

[Costacoffeeplease]

Sigh

How fucking depressing

[YouHadMeAtCake]

Agreed fenella it is not an excuse but is sure be trotted out as one.


Make your mind up which it is fine you're changing your story there

She runs after other dogs and jumps up at visitors and people at the park

As you well know, because you are goading, that is irresponsible to allow. Like i said, if you do it at home, your call but in public, not the same thing at all.

You let her chase off leash to be able to chase and jump up,, therefore endangering her as well as other dogs. When you get someone who is nasty that does not like dogs or someone who is scared of dogs, they may attack her, as may other dogs, i have seen it and it is awful.

Thank you Caroline It is a good reminder. It IS an emotive subject and people coming on to deliberately cause trouble ''because they're in the mood for some shit* clearly doesn't help matters.

[OneWithTheForce]

She jumps up at visitors.
Shes a young dog.

So whats the problem?

Erm, she jumps up at visitors. You said it just before you asked the question.

[FineLookingHighHorse]

Of course im on the bloody wind up.
I said as much, silly!

Still rather that than baying for the blood of another woman on behalf of some unknown dog.

You all need a bit of light relief id say.

TB my dogs always on a long leash. She cant go very far. Doesnt stop her from trying though

[Wolfiefan]

I lost my post!!
Mimsy. Bugger! I thought deerhounds were harder than wolfhounds! Wanna train a wolfie?!
She's not bad. She will sit and go down. Walks up ramp to get in car. Waits whilst boot goes up or down and same to go through a door. Greets people gently (but will pull to follow them if they walk past and don't lavish attention on her!) Takes treats gently. Sleeps all night in pen. Dry in house. Asks to go out. Generally ok with cats (who bait and taunt her!) will leave when told. Understands no! (As in stop chewing the door!)
Travels ok in car.
I think I'm just hyper aware of how big and strong she will be and I don't want to raise a menace. Scary wolf hunter that she is!