Taking a class doesn't automatically train your dog or solve behavioral problems. Everyone in the family has to be on board and consistent.

Of course, 3 kids under 3 plus a dog is a lot to handle, and the births of 3 children have probably negatively impacted the dog's behavior as well.

18:14 here. I have to add, the vet talked me out of giving up our dog for adoption. The kids so enjoyed her as they grew! Just as PP mentioned.

No. Once trust is broken between an owner and his dog, its time for the dog to become a crane and fly away.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, how old are your children?

3 years, 14 months, and 2 days old

Well, you have your hands full. If it's any consolation, there was a similar post several months ago. I recall a poster saying that she felt similarly when her children were very small, but that it got so much better. At this stage, the dog is just one more thing to take care of. In a while, the dog will be a real companion to your children. My five year old ADORES the dog. He gets so much love and joy from snuggling her, playing with her. He's reluctant to do any type of chores around the house but jumps at his responsibility to feed the dog-- so that's one area where I don't have to nag but where he learns the responsibility and satisfaction of doing his "work." He's also learned to be very gentle, notice the dog's moods and needs.

Plus, studies show that growing up with a dog significantly reduces your children's chances of having allergies!

So maybe remind yourself of the long view as you do through the tasks of caring for you pet now.

Good luck, OP.

Sounds very difficult, I agree. Is it possible to try new/more training, like others mentioned? Of course everything comes with a financial outlay (and time, emotions, etc). But seems, unless there's some medical condition (like people asked, including myself, on the other thread regarding a cat owner), maybe another avenue can work out.

OP, a dog requires time and patience. With a newborn plus two other little ones, you likely have your hands full. I felt the same way when we brought our babies home. What kind of dog is it? I'm sure someone will take her. Maybe someone that has older kids to help take care of her. Ignore the unsympathetic jerks. There are enough of them here. They just are not as funny as they think they are. Sorry you are going through this.

A class doesn't fix it - you have to continually train her.

Waaaah! Can't you return the defective beast to the dog factory? I mean come on now. That isn't fair. Life is sooo hard sometimes.

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like you never did a good job taking your dog to dog training class. Sounds like this is the case of a bad master rather than a bad dog. In fact, call me later, I'll take your dog from you no problem. And, no, I don't think you are horrible - just an incompetent dog owner.

Please, take her. I never said she was a bad dog, but she doesn't listen, she jumps, barks, can't walk on a leash without pulling our arms off - and we've had her to training classes twice and someone came to our house to train her.

Anonymous wrote:OP, how old are your children?

3 years, 14 months, and 2 days old

Anonymous wrote:The biggest problem of dogs is their owner.

Agree.

What's with all the animal haters lately? You all go off your meds?

The biggest problem of dogs is their owner.

Sounds like you never did a good job taking your dog to dog training class. Sounds like this is the case of a bad master rather than a bad dog. In fact, call me later, I'll take your dog from you no problem. And, no, I don't think you are horrible - just an incompetent dog owner.

OP, how old are your children?

It sheds, drools, barks, doesn't listen (even after training), I cant leave for a weekend because it needs care, and most of all it just takes up space and time in my house. There I said it. This is how I feel, although I still care for her and make sure she has what she needs, I really do hate the extra work. Tell me how horrible I am.