I swear I just watched this dog on "its me or the dog"...I love that show.
Neuter, possibly muzzle (a soft muzzle for short periods only-this is a temp.FIRST STEP in training NOT AN ANSWER) around children-he needs exposure but you cannot allow for children to be bitten and get a trainer or behaviorist more appropriately into work with him-unless you are willing to learn as you go be very motivated and figure it all out yourself...if this is your daughter's dog-why isn't she seen as the alpha (top dog not most aggressive)...perhaps you will have to be to save this dog, especially if he seems most attached to you? Consistency works best, along with patience, and assertiveness, never aggression especially with an aggressive dog it can be maybe tempting but will only work against you.
A crate shouldn't be used for time out cage-a crate is used for a den removal to another room is a better solution for a couple minutes...also showing that such behavior is unacceptable...take the love away that's the worst punishment for a dog and reward reward reward the good behavior! |