My dog bites my child after moving. What can I do to help him?

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Maltese’s Shih Tzu male, sterilised. We moved him from aus to Singapore and ever since he has been grumpy he bit my sons face twice, once needed stitches. We are looking to move back, but I worry the move will stress him again. I have a friend who has offered to take him for a little while but being he can be grumpy I worry about her kids. If I take him to the spca in Singapore being put to sleep is 50/50. his personality was awesome before the move. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 4 years and 8 months old | 5 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Chewbacca is super cute! Biting children especially in the face is very serious. Chewbacca should not be in a home with young children. Biting in the face is unacceptable in any breed of dog. I recommend seeing a Veterinary Behaviorist for the best possible outcome. They can provide you and prognosis for his ability to be around children. Sadly it is likely best for him to be re-homed with someone with out children. I am not convinced that stress of moving has anything to do with the bite. I would at a minimum discuss this with your Vet at an appointment and consider behavior modifying drugs. In the meantime Chewbaca should be kept in a separate room from kids. I am sorry! I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck!

My dog bites my child after moving. What can I do to help him?

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