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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have an 8-month-old lab/pit/retriever mix who’s an absolute doll 98% of the time but the other 2% she’s a pretty bad resource guarder (e.g. gets possessive of some toys/food and certain places).  We’ve been working with a behaviorist and she’s doing SO much better but we also have a 6-month-old baby and the dog’s guarding is unpredictable enough that we are finally accepting we are going to have to rehome the dog. It’s really hard because as I said she’s such a lover (currently cuddled up asleep in my husband’s lap) and she also has bad anxiety so I’m worried she’ll be sad at a new home. I know, realistically, she’ll do so much better at a quieter home outside the city without kids, but would appreciate hearing anyone else’s positive experiences with rehoming a dog - and if anyone has tips on rehoming a dog with behavioral issues, that’s extra appreciated![/quote]

I hope you don't decide to adopt another animal.   Not to be mean but, honestly animals are work and you can't expect them to be perfect all the time.  Your puppy is only 8 months old.  What has your behaviorist said?  Do they say it is hopeless?[/quote]

OP here. I've had pets/animals before, so am quite aware that pets aren't perfect all the time. Resource guarding is a very specific issue, and our trainer and behaviorist have both said it's a problem that can be managed but not cured -- and with a small child that won't understand boundaries, management can be tough/risky. The dog growls and sometimes snaps if we get too close to something she's deemed as "hers," and this includes food and spaces. Two adults can handle this with no problem, but again, throwing a baby into the mix makes this much riskier.  Both experts have also said they think living in the city increases the dog's anxiety. We are trying to do what's best for this dog -- find her a quieter home where she will thrive, but we love her so it's also sad for us, which I why I was hoping to hear from others who have successfully rehomed their pups. REALLY don't need suggestions that we euthanize her (what the actual f*ck), or the judgment that comes with statements that start "not to be mean"...

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