Urgent advice needed

@msros In most cases there is a traceable cause, but in this case I dont know why. I've always been gentle and loving with him. I'm just baffled.

@Picklebobble2 I have asked them to remove the dog by Wednesday. She is still expecting me to look after the dog tomorrow when they will be away overnight. I've never harmed an animal in my life, but i tried using a rolled up newspaper, hit it against my leg hoping the sound would scare him, he just became more aggressive. Luckily he hasnt broken the skin, but the hand is very swollen, if its no better by the morning i will go to a&e. Its so beyond me, animals have always been drawn to me and im very gentle with them. This is the first animal who has been aggressive. The first time they lived here he wasnt aggressive at all. He needs a new, stable home where he has space to run. I grew up with bullterriers and pits and never ever saw any of them become aggressive to anyone, our cat was more aggressive than they were and he was the most chilled cat in the world.

@Jojo72 Doesn't matter. That dog is dangerous. He may hurt thr little one. Do you want that on your conscience? So many people have dogs they cannot handle. That is beyond words. You even face eviction! Think, please. You asked for advice. I gave my best. You keep saying but, but. There is no but. This is your life.

@elafina unfortunately not, its a very small one bedroom flat, only door apart from my bedroom is the bathroom.

@Jojo72 maybe the lack of space made him irritated, along with moving environments and other things. I think the young couple needs to rent their own place if they want to keep the dog. Maybe it's difficult right now but it could be easier in a couple of months. They can find a temporary solution for the dog and once they have their space, get him back..?

@PoetryNEmotion Unfortunately they dont have anywhere else to go. They have both just started job training and I could never put my granddaughter on the street, but the dog has to go.

@Jojo72 what about an outdoors home for him? Is it very cold where you live ?

@Jojo72 Then you will pay the price. Tell them to go to a shelter. Take the grandaughter in. They take the dog. When push comes to shove, they will find solutions. Do you want to end up worse? Value your life.

@Jojo72 [quote]I've never harmed an animal in my life, but i tried using a rolled up newspaper, hit it against my leg hoping the sound would scare him, he just became more aggressive.[/quote]
Scaring him is not recommended. scaring him will make a dog more aggressive. And if dogs are not allowed then I would ask if you can keep him, or find a good home for him. The Landlord could evict. You are very kind to your son but I would never break the lease agreement to help someone unless their life was in danger. It is important that you have a good rental history. This is your life and future.

@Carazaa Due to conditions in my country, we are a family in crisis, like many other families. We had no other option. And I would never put my son or granddaughter out on the street. Family sticks together, no matter how difficult the situation gets. The good news is that they have found a boarder to house him with until they find a place to live or a new permanent owner for him. They have also agreed to have him fixed as soon as funds become available. He isnt a bad dog at heart.

@Jojo72 You're a very kind Mom!🙏

@smileylovesgaming what does it mean to get a dog fix?

@elafina The vet operates on the dog. Makes it impossible for him to be able to breed other dogs. Males with raging hormones cause them to be aggressive and they can attack, run away to breed females, and they can be harder to handle. Neutering males calms them. They may still want to breed if not done when they are young. Females can be spayed rendering them unable to have puppies. Most dogs are operated on at 6 months at earliest. It may also prevent some dog conditions medically as they age.

@PoetryNEmotion I don't agree with using shock collar but if it's attacking then i would use it to disable the dog. Oddly enough some of the rogue Amish run puppy mills

@kodiac I know. Amish do not value animals as pets like we do. The poster needs to get that dog out of her home. I have given solid advice. Her relatives are not trying hard enough and their dog is dangerous. She either will listen and take action or suffer the consequences. She is an adult.

@PoetryNEmotion Why are people so cruel! I'm concerned that he keeps biting me, but I am more concerned about his wellbeing.

@JaggedLittlePill my worry exactly that he will hurt the baby. He has hurt me badly today, he crushed my hand in his jaws. I also worry about being left alone with the dog. I cannot carry on living in fear in my home.

@ravenwind43 the bite hasnt broken the skin, so i think its okay, just sore and bruised. Asking for advice because i dont want the dog to be traumatised or hurt. Its not his fault that he is in this situation, that falls on my sons gf. She is too selfish to rehome the dog. Deadline has been given and either the dog goes tomorrow or they end up homeless.

@bijouxbroussard I have said that the dog has to go by Wednesday, failure to do this will result in me calling animal control where he would most likely be placed in a kill shelter. I dont want this to be the case. He needs to be neutered and rehomed with space to run. He is still a young dog.

@Jojo72 Good, then they understand what is at stake. 🙁