My male family dog of 6.5 yrs needs a new home without children. Growls at my son so I can’t take a chance anymore. Really good dog besides that. He’s a lover. Absolutely kills me to do but let me know if you can provide a fantastic adult only forever home
Really?
Huh
Aaron (slaw) or josh can’t remember his username on here, they might be interested pm them.
aaron already has a few dogs… i dont think he needs anymore haha
If you truly love your dog, try K9 connection if you’re worried about an aggression issue. Tyler can work wonders with mutts. My dad’s GF takes her two dogs there for a bunch of different things and the progress is exceptional. Just a suggestion!! Good luck with your decision :tup:
We have had him in obedience classes but it doesn’t change how jealous/uncomfortable he is with kids around. He’s not mean or aggressive but I can’t have my son on the floor playing next to him. Can’t risk stitches or scars forever
thats a bummer, i cant imagine having to give up mine.
Obedience classes != animal behaviorist.
If you’re in Rochester I cannot say enough good things about Tails of Success. In Buffalo, Miranda Workman is amazing. We’ve used her to evaluate dogs and she’s fantastic, but on the pricey side.
I know there is a lot of pitbull love here but you people are crazy to suggest taking a chance a behavioral specialist can fix this issue when the stakes are so high.
FYI, pics help
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it doesnt matter what breed it is. Mine was around a 4 year old all weekend and loved it, then we (friend of mine, his wife, 4 year old) spent a few hours with a tiny jack russel and I thought the kid was gonna lose his face.
It has nothing to do with the breed. I’d make the same suggestion for ANY dog, because there ARE options. I just hate seeing someone having to give a dog (ANY dog) away for behavioral issues that very possibly can be fixed. And honestly, the fact that the dog is giving a warning such as a growl before things escalate is a good indication that it’s workable. I didn’t tell him to stick the kid and a dog in a room together and see what happens, I suggested contacting a professional. That’s not crazy.
I’ll agree it has nothing to do with the breed, but I will not change my opinion that it’s stupid to take the risk that a behavioral specialist might fix this. With the kid and the dog under the same roof the risks are just too high and as a parent you’ve got to put the safety of your child first.
We tried and were told by behaviorist there’s nothin they can do and that you are taking a huge Rick keeping the dog in the home. I can’t imagine something happening to our son
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Risk
I’m with Copper on this.
Had some mild issues with my Carolina Dog and my son, with similar growling (although slight), and fear response from her. I never didn’t trust her, but my wife and I were always diligent. My son is almost 2 now, and both dogs know that HE is above them on the food chain, and I don’t hesitate or worry about them being around each other anymore. Haylie (the CD) knows that if she’s uncomfortable that SHE needs to move/leave. If she does the slight guttural growl (essentially telling C that she is uncomfortable), Colin (my son) actually yells at her now and tells her to stop and leave; which she listens to and goes into another room.
See a behaviorist, then go from there. But ultimately, the choice is yours. For us, we worked to keep our family together (our 4 legged kids are part of the family); and it worked/is working great.
I can get down on that.
Ya train the kid… Not possible at 8 months old
I’d put the kid up for adoption.
LOL