You say the dog is now 7 years old, has he always been agressive?
At age 7 it is going to be very difficult to change his behaviour. He should not be in a home with children unless you muzzle him when he is around the baby. Working with a behaviourist may help some but it will take time and absolute dedication to training to bring about any real change. Removing the dogs teeth is a cruel step to take and I doubt very much that you'd find a reputable vet willing to do that. I would hope that any vet would never consider such a thing.
Consult a behaviourist and in the mean time muzzle the dog so he knows it is unacceptable to bite people.
Good luck. |