Same question... My pup did a lot of hurtful biting (playful aggression) when he was young and teething. He was really very unpleasant to be around.
He has outgrown this - but still wants to jump and bite a little when we play. Fortunately, he does most of this with my other dog (drives him crazy) and not with us.
I sympathize with you totally. You certainly can't have a little dog that bites your children. My own personal believe is that "people come first." The reason we get dogs is because we want an enjoyable little pet...something to love and play with.
If your pup is young - these pups can be very annonying and hurtful to a little child when they are going through the biting/teething stage...especially children even younger than yours. I noticed that my little Yorkie did even more of this biting than other breeds I have had. They are just tough little terriers who love to playfully attack..and it hurts.
If you have a pup - I would not encourage any play with your little girl around for a month or two more. There may be a great improvement by then. Wouldn't that be nice? My pup is so much better.
But if your dog is no longer a pup - then, your problem is going to be much more difficult to deal with. I would work hard with whatever advise I get and try hard to change his behavior - but, if you can't - I certainly wouldn't hesitate to find him another wonderful home. I have no children here, but if I did and had a little dog that hurt them, I just couldn't subject them to this.
No mother could.
I wish you the best of luck and hope some "time and training" can solve your problem. |