Staffordshire Terrier growls, shows teeth at my crawling baby. Help!

Question

Advice please, I have a 5/6 year old staffordshire terrier. Hes a great dog loves his walks and balls. He was a rescue dog and is not fond of other dogs but never aggressive. The problem we have now is we have a 10month baby whos started to crawl. The dog is scared and shows his teeth (curled lip) growls and raises his hackles. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 23 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh, this is a serious problem you need to deal with right away. I'm very concerned that Ally is showing signs of aggression with the baby, and it could lead to him biting the baby. He needs to be put into training immediately with a professional behavioral expert to prevent this from occurring. Aggression in dogs is dangerous to work with, and it's best left to the experts. I would contact your vet for a referral to a behavioral expert right away. In the meantime, do not leave Ally unsupervised with your baby, and keep the baby away from him to be safe.

Staffordshire Terrier growls, shows teeth at my crawling baby. Help!

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

Why is my new pet biting? Is she stressed or scared in her new home?

My degu lost teeth after an accident. How can I feed him soft foods?

My degu has trouble breathing, coughing, and nose discharge. Help?

How to keep a pet mom and her newborn babies warm and calm?

Share