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[quote=Anonymous]OP, there are some total nutballs here. Ignore them. The dog is not equal to a baby. For pete's sake. At least I understand how there are so many sleazy rescue organizations; if they're populated by people like these nutballs, no wonder.

I think you have a couple of steps you should consider before rehoming or euthanizing the dog. First and most important, keep the dog away from the baby. Second, take the dog to your vet and get a complete physical. If the dog is in pain for some reason, a big unsettling event like a new baby can cause growling. Check for things like tooth infections, etc. Third, I would engage a trainer who is dog-wise. Sometimes growling can be fixed easily and I would not just get rid of him without exploring those options.

Finally, don't take the dog to the shelter. Have the courage to euthanize your dog yourself. Explain to the vet that he's showing aggressive behavior and you don't consider him safe. If you try everything you can to fix the dog's behavior and it doesn't work, that dog isn't suitable for rehoming or adoption and should be put down. [/quote]

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