i do not want to put my kidlet in danger.
2007-05-01 11:28:36 · 17 answers · asked by chapped lips 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well then, YOU take care of the situation. What kind of mother are you anyway?
2007-05-01 11:32:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
A dog should never for any reason nip or bite at a child. The main reason dogs would do this is if they view the child as a toy instead of as a leader in their pack. While the behavior can be corrected it will take time and consistency on your part if you do want to keep the dog. If you do not feel you are up to correcting the behavior and working with the dog you should try to find a rescue group that could take the dog. It is not fair to give these dogs a bad reputation because their owners do not know how to properly train them. If you do not know how to train the dog and cannot find the time to do so then give the dog to a group that will find it a home that can provide the leadership the dog needs in its life to be stable and happy.
2007-05-01 12:40:17 · answer #2 · answered by maya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gymnast Girl is an asshat. Why a Golden Retriever? A Golden Retriever just "mauled" a 4 year old a month ago (nothing against goldens, but its not like they are any more "safe" than a pit bull)... And a little dog (like a Shihtzu) is not appropriate for a toddler. They can nip just as much as your pit bull and can be injured by a toddler very easily (esp. with their elongated backs.) If you can not stop the nipping, then by all means, find another home for your pit. But don't get another dog, at least until your daughter is much older. Good Luck (for you and the dog.)
2007-05-01 13:08:14 · answer #3 · answered by marina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE!!! Get rid of the dog. Your child is precious and vulnerable. How would you feel if your child was hurt by the dog. If he does hurt the baby, then you will (hopefully) have to put him down anyway. You would be taking a big risk if you kept the dog. I recommend taking the pitt bull to the animal shelter (or finding a good home) and getting a calm, loving dog such as a golden retreiver, or a small dog like a Shih Tzu. This way your husband would be happy about still having a dog, and you would feel safe with your baby. Dogs can be wonderful additions to a family, but they should never come before family. That child is depending on you to keep it safe. The dog can help himself, but the baby is completely dependant on you.
2007-05-01 11:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by Supercalifragilistic 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋
OK Silly,
Call your or go on line to find the closest pit rescue. and please let them know Fido nips at the baby/child so Fido doesn't end up at a 3year olds house. You see the dog doesn't see the child as a boss or a equal so then the child is lower then the dog there fore the dog feel above the child....ifs all about who's the boss in the pack.. and will end up biting or even worse. listen to your other answers we know you love the dog now go find Fido a good home. good luck
2007-05-01 11:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by cicapea 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to get rid of a dog when someone in the family still wants it... If I had a dog that bit my child, It would be out! My opinion, I don't really think that Pit Bulls are very nice..
2007-05-01 12:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah T 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your husband's priorities area little messed up. Here is how things should be:
1. Relationship with God
2. Relationship with spouse
3. Relation with children
47. Dog
Unless you are a miracle worker like Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, you need to need to get rid of that dog yesterday or take control and do WHATEVER it takes to train the dog properly.
2007-05-01 12:42:53 · answer #7 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're the mom. Your hubby's an idiot. Do the right thing. I can't even tell you how gone a dog would be if it nipped at my baby.
2007-05-01 11:36:34 · answer #8 · answered by TJ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What is wrong with you? Get rid of them both, the dog you should have not got and the husband. ASAP.
2007-05-01 12:11:58 · answer #9 · answered by Born2Bloom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you get rid of the behavior instead of getting rid of the dog? People who don't train and socialize their dogs are precisely the same ones who become statistics. See the link below to give you some ideas.
Wow, what a nice profile pic, too... *eye roll*
2007-05-01 11:38:09 · answer #10 · answered by Cave Canem 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
it will end in tears. In England many Pit bulls are being destroyed for this type of behaviour there are too many cases of this breed killing toddlers. These dogs are bred to fight only and are naturally aggressive. I would give your husband an ultimatum to get rid of the dog or you will leave him
2007-05-01 11:38:24 · answer #11 · answered by Vengeance_is_mine 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋