I hae a chow pom mix and he bitting now?

Question

I have a chow mix and he started getting aggresive with the Cats and people in the house. He really does that to my grandson at 3.I am not sure what to do. My vet said to have her put to sleep and I do not want to do that. She bit my grandson on the forhead on Thursday. I just do not want any one to get hurt. Can some one tell me if there is a way to train her so she does not continue. Last night she even snapped at me.

Answer 1

Wow, that is tough. It really says something if your vet said to have her put down. You could try training classes... actually, if you want to keep her, you will have to. The unfortunate thing is that she is very capable of hurting somebody, and if you don't do something now, if that time does come, you'll really regret not taking immediate precautions now. It's strange for a dog to turn, but if she's even turning on you now, it might be in the best interest of everybody to put her down. If she bites a stranger, you'll end up with a lawsuit and they'll put her down anyhow.

My friend had a chow and she grew up with it, then one day, it bit her in the face and they had her put down. Sad.

Answer 2

It's selfish for you to even ask this. The dog bit your grandson in the forehead. You shouldn't need to know anything other than that. The dog is biting people, and is snapping at you and your family. You might love the dog, but what happens if your son/daughter won't let you see your grandson in your home because of the dog? Your dog is dangerous... training probably won't even help, they say once a dog has tasted blood and bit, it will never stop. If your vet advised you to put her to sleep, she's right. Vets usually don't give that sort of advice. Good luck.

Answer 3

Let me tell you a story about a 3 yr old boy named Dominic who was ripped to shreds several months back, in Montana, by a dog! Then again, forget the story! Get the dog out of the house NOW! What an aggressive mix of dog...Chows and Pom's are both notorious for bonding with usually only one or 2 people in the family (if you're lucky)...Your grandchild's life is in your hands!!!

Answer 4

This is a small assertive aggressive breed of dog and it has no business being anywhere around children.
Both breeds are not child's dogs. They are much more geared toward adults and neither breed is know for liking kids.
This dog should never be allowed around the kids until you have some control.
If you have not been training with it start now and I would really suggest the help of a trainer. Get someone to work with you and the dog to teach you how to correct the dog when is does something wrong. If this dog snapped at you it is showing you NO respect and YOU need to take back the alpha dog position in your home and be the leader or you need to put the dog down. Your problems will get worse it you do not take some steps to correct them now.
Get a trainer who does behavioral work and have them work one on one with you and the dog.
Then if you can get into a class where there are other and lots of distractions. This will teach the dog to look to you for guidance and will help the dog bond with you and recognize you as the leader.
Good luck.

Answer 5

No one in your home is showing her who's Dominate Leader of your pack= YOU. Because of this she thinks she can do anything she wants.
There are several good books out that can help but I'd suggest you get with a trainer. 1 really helped me with my dog & now she still hates cats but is doing very well with people.
Make sure your 3 year old grandson is not hurting her, she deserves to be protected from kids too.

Answer 6

Chows are well known for their aggressive nature and it is common for this to happen. You should get your dog into an obedience class ASAP. also you should have him neutered as this will also help. Your son should feed the dog groom the dog as this will help establish yur son over the dog in the pack order. do not allow the dog to sleep on the bed with you or any family member. The most important thing to do is obed. training

Answer 7

Please don't put her to sleep. Give her a chance. She may be trying to compete for dominance in the household. Dogs have a wolf pack mentality, and need to know their place or "pecking order" in the family. I would enroll her in a good obedience class. Proper training can put her in her place. Meanwhile, I would keep her away from any situation in which she could hurt anyone. I've even heard of some vets prescribing drugs similar to what humans take (like Prozac) to calm anxiety. Hang in there and good luck!

Answer 8

Chows are known to be very unpredictable and potentially dangerous dogs... infact the dog community often recognizes them as more dangerous than pit bulls (some dog groomers refuse to groom chows but will accept pits)

if she isnt spayed that MAY help
Obediece lessons may provide some socialization and mental stimulation which MAY help
but over all she is a risk and will continue to be a risk and perhaps euthanasia is the best solution - because if she does hurt somebody again it will be far worse and it might even be you she hurts

Answer 9

Yes, you need to soak your little left hand finger in vinegar for 5 minutes, then smear it in mayo, and then insert it into your dogs bum hole. Leave it there for 3 minutes, but at the same time eat a tomato. Don't go over or under 3 minutes as this could leave your dog blind.

Let me know if this works. If not I have an extreme way that we can take care of your dog.

Answer 10

Full vet exam CBC and thyroid check.

Professional trainer/behavorlist.

Commitment to a program if the dog is workable.

Euthinasia if you can't do the above or deemed not workable.

Dont get another dog without research.