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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s I have. He was actually very calm and loving MOST of the time. But as we found out, the problem was not from lack of training, an inherited gene, or neglect/abuse of the animal on our part--it was actually caused by a severe neurological problem. Have you ever had the dog examined to rule out this scenario? Just a suggestion.
Also, not to stir the pot, but Stacy did bring up a very valid point. And not to say that you DIDN'T do this, but...Yes, inherited behavior can play a big role, but so can proper training from an early age on. And sorry, but you don't need a licensed anyone to tell you that...it's common sense. 
I hope you get help with your little one. I know how frustrating and heartbreaking a situation like this is. Please do keep us posted.  |
By examined to you mean like his brain? We've come to this conclusion about him because he has been through all the training programs and still snaps, has all the signs of a vicious dog (chasing wheels, i forgot the rest) and we found out a few months ago his mom was a biter, so everything points to that conclusion.
As for the "proper training" to correct his behavior, like I said, he's a well behaved dog, but only when he wants to be. And no matter how much training he goes through (if he can even go through anymore), is it really worth risking leaving him alone with someone who he might bite? I don't think it is, other people might risk it, but my family doesn't need to be worried about getting sued and losing their house as a result of it. Now that's common sense to me. And with that risk being a huge factor, I wouldnt trust just anybody if they tell me that he's trained so he will be fine. It's obviously not worth it. Another thing is, if he was able to be "trained" to get out of this behavior, my mom wouldn't have been soo close to putting him down (we changed her mine the day that she was going to take him). She didnt want to put him down, she was bawling her eyes out, she obviously tried all the solutions. So trust me, if my mom couldnt get him better, there really is no chance, except the dog psych. which were going to try, but this isn't exactly how you "properly train" a dog, so that is why I'm saying proper training doesnt really make a difference when the dog has it in his blood, his natural instincts, to bite.
Anyways, someone on here taught me about a trick w/ holding the dog down to help w/ his dominating personality, so next time I see him I am going to try that. W/ my dog it probably won't work, but I'm atleast going to give it a shot cuz theirs really nothing to lose. I'll let you know though if things get better
One more thing, you called him little one...he's 70lbs!!! LOL