 Same Situation Here
Sorry to hear that you are faced with such a decision. You have to do what is right for your child and your dog. I am kind of in the same situation. I have a 7 month old male yorkie, Jake, (in my avatar) and he does not like my five year old son whatsoever. My son can't even touch him without him snapping at him. I also have a 7 year old female yorkie and she does not care for Jake at all. He is only trying to play but she isn't the playing type.
As of yesterday, I asked my sister who adores Jake if she would like to take him and give him the sole attention he desires. She is going to be keeping him while we are on vacation in a few weeks and she says she will decide after that. He is a good dog but just doesn't like my son. He has even bitten him in the face and left a mark. I know he is just a puppy but he was angry when he done that. I love Jake with all my heart (he is sitting in my lap now as I type) but it isn't fair for him to be scolded (constantly saying NO) when he needs love and attention. Jake loves other kids when they come over. I am still hoping he will grow out of it but he tends to get worse with my child. He is now neutered and I thought he would calm down some.
I Hope everything goes well with you in the long run. I cry everyday when I think about Jake leaving but I know my sister will give him all the love and attention every dog deserves. If she doesn't take him, I don't know what I will do. I want her to have him so he will still be in our family and I can see him as much as I like. |