Urgent advice needed

My son is currently living with us in a very small flat with his gf, baby and dog. The dog has become very aggressive with me. He bites me every time i go into the kitchen. I thought the problem was him being inside all the time in a very small space. Taking him out more hasnt helped. He is only aggressive to me. I have always been very kind to him, let him sleep in my bed when they are away, give him treats, never ever raised a hand to him or even my voice. Today he has hurt me badly, he bit my hand and i am now unable to move it. He is a big dog of mixed breeds and is not neutered which he should be. Any advice on this would help.

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PoetryNEmotion · F

What plans with deadlines have you made for them leaving? Do they have any? Can they walk that dog more? He is aggressive because of the crowded quarters. Can any of their friends take the dog in temporarily? He is large. This is dangerous. Get your hand seen by a doctor, please. Can he be tied up outside? Change the circumstances.

Something similar happened to me when I worked and stayed at my son's. His pocket bully started to mature. Got aggressive with me. He was small, but powerful. My son tried to discipline him. The dog was used for breeding so his hormones were crazy. I ended up leaving. It was unsettling and dangerous. His dog even bullied my senior dog.

Please do something before something worse happens. Keep us updated.

Jojo72 · 51-55, F

@PoetryNEmotion I've asked them to have the dog gone by Wednesday. She is still expecting me to look after the dog tomorrow night when they will be away for training. The dog isnt actually allowed where I live. We have to sneak him in and out. We have tried more frequent and longer walks but that doesnt seem to have helped. I am wondering if he was abused at the dog boarder who was taking care of him until money for that ran out, or maybe its because he has been moved and boarded so many times in the last year.

elafina · 36-40, F

@Jojo72 can you put him in another room with the door closed for as long as they will be away for the training?

PoetryNEmotion · F

@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.

Jojo72 · 51-55, F

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

elafina · 36-40, F

@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..?