Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I would never give my dog to a shelter, I'll keep him until I find someone I like. I do as much as I can to play with him or just spend some time, but it's hard because every minute that I spend with him I'm taking that minute away from my kids and right now my kids are more important to me. Every time Stark barks, my son starts to cry. So there're a bunch of reasons why I think he needs to go.

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I agree it's a good decision and I hope for the best for the dog. It's never easy to give one up.

I agree. It doesn't seem possible that I would EVER be able to give up my dog, but in a situation like this, it does seem like it could be the best, most fair decision for everyone involved - especially the dog.

A lot can change in 6 years - the OP may not have anticipated ANY children, let alone THREE! and the BABIES certainly can't be re-homed . Add to any complications with time management the fact that this dog is known to be unpredictable around kids (being comfortable around little ones comes naturally to SOME dogs, a lot of times it DOESN'T - unless you work strenuously through puppyhood and adolescence on heavy socialization with children, it's not hard to end up with a dog who will stress out around tots). Now is not the time to be trying to re-train a dog you can't trust with the babies, nor will it be fair to the dog, who will no doubt be feeling stressed and possibly neglected.

I feel for this family, and their dog, and only hope they're vigilant in finding a satisfactory - make that exceptional! - new home. And best of luck to the new parents - you're now officially out-numbered!!

~Natalya

Yeah I think it is too late for me to train him to be ok around kids. I know him too well and won't take that risk. I'd rather him being around people with no children. Hopefully there's someone out there who loves GSDs and likes working with them.

Gene, Please don't beat yourself up about your dog/kids situation. Some dogs are never trust-worthy with kids no matter what.....best of luck finding him just the right home.

Debbie

Thanks Debbie.

Anyone.. anyone?
We came close to a family adopting him, but he didn't get along with their dog. The kids, 2 and 4 he was amazing with.. we were all shocked since Stark was never exposed to kids. Basically, we figured out that Stark should go to a family that has no other dogs, but kids are OK. If it wouldn't be for their dog, they loved him. He's gorgeous, smart, and loyal.

Sucks that we can't find anybody. The time is running out and we might have to give him to a shelter. Again, if anyone knows anyone who's looking for a dog and does not have any other dog or pet living with them, please let me know. Thanks.

Have you done any training with the dog at all? You say someone without any dog or any pet living with them. Why? Is he animal aggressive?

We've done basic training, but the reason why he is aggressive towards other dogs is because he had a fight with another dog (not his fault) like 3 years ago and since then we were afraid to let him near other dogs. Because he is not used to being around other dogs he got a little aggressive towards them. I'm sure that this is fixable, but we just don't have time to do that.

Ooh, what a handsome boy. I'm tempted, but my girl isn't a big fan of larger dogs. Good luck rehoming him -- I think you're making the right decision.