To rehome puppy

[Ohni1]

so We have a six month old sausage dog who’s literally the most sweet loving little boy. However he keeps lunging and attacking my 4 year old! He keeps nipping him and has broken the skin and caused bruises a few times. It’s everyday this is happening and I have a 5 week old baby so its
really starting to stress me out! I’m constantly shouting at the dog to leave my son alone but he doesn’t listen!

the dog hasn’t always been like this, we had a trainer in for him when he first started doing it and he stopped for ages now he’s gone backwards and started it again. My son is starting to hate the dog as he can’t even play without the dog trying to bite him. So I keep the dog separate in the kitchen which I don’t thinks fair as he just sits and cries for us.

the last thing I wanted to do was rehome him but a lovely couple who live round the corner want him and are coming to see him today but my guilt is eating me alive!

rhe Stress of it all though is too much, I’m constantly shouting or telling the dog off, then I’m ringing my partner in work moaning that the dogs biting my son again! Or when he comes home from work I’m offloading to him!

woll this get better or should I rehome him!? I’ve grew up with dogs all my life but this is so different!

A breed being popular and easy to sell is definitely not a guarantee of being kept safe. Quite the opposite. The breeder should be contacted first, as the puppy purchase contract will state, or otherwise a breed rescue.

You clearly can't manage the dog with a young child and a baby. The dog sounds unhappy. If your neighbours can offer the dog a good home then I think that's a win all round. Clearly you can't have your DC bitten and it's not fair to shut the dog away a lot of the time. You will still probably see the dog around occasionally. Owning a dog is a big responsibility and that's why rehoming centres don't re-home a dog in a house with young DC. Don't be tempted to get another dog until your youngest is 8 or 9.

He should be going back to the breeder. I guess though that a breeder who sells to someone with a young child and baby on the way is hardly going to be a responsible one.

The poor dog needs a decent loving home where he is not going to be shouted at. You can't just let a couple round the corner have him though. You need to go to their home to check it is ok and talk to them to find out all about them.

Please don't get another dog any time soon.

A dachsund with small children in the house was a terrible idea anyway, they can be quite snappy and mouthy when they're young and need a lot of work and training. This is why research is so important before getting a dog! Small and cute does not necessarily equal easy.

Rehoming the dog is the best choice for you and the dog. An environment where he's regularly being shouted at and is actively disliked by one of his pack isn't good for him either.

Next time, please just do some breed research and choose a dog that fits your lifestyle and family. There are loads of family friendly dog breeds who get on really well with young kids and are far less likely to be snappy.

I love dachshunds but they can be a little agressive I know a few kids that have been attacked by them and left scars.