Sarah
PM me with your address. I have some dvds and books I can send you for free. Not a lot of help but every little bit adds up. Some books are pretty good. My dog is not aggressive but very dominent. Lots of what I bought delt with both issues.

This is really sad, but I'm willing to entertain the thought that euthanasia may be the best thing for all concerned in this case. If the dog is truly dangerous and "unrehomable", it may be time to free yourself from this dog and start your life over again. And this is coming from someone who has only ever owned rescue dogs and who supports her local no-kill shelter with donations!

If the worst came to the worst then i understand fully with the pts issue.

And i just got a dominant collar. now i got to read up on it, so if you have any advice for me to use this collar i will appreciate it lol

Harness, no, won't work. Harnesses encourage pulling.

Did you read/listen to pack structure articles? Connie gave you the links.

I would advise you not to walk this dog, in spite of the exercise it may give him. Weighing your problem of not being able to keep him from pulling you in order to get at someone against him getting exercise, exercise loses in this case. You have to have 100% absolute control over him while on walks. Even muzzled, a dog can inflict a LOT of injury - envision him ramming someone with the muzzle or knocking them down - envision him knocking down a child.

Crate him in the house, he stays in the crate except for feeding, potty, and some exercise in the backyard. While in the backyard, keep him on a leash so he goes where YOU want him to go. You have to have control over him everywhere, so also in the backyard and in the house. When you take him out of the crate, put his leash on.

In my opinion, it's not time to put the dog down. It's time for you to step up and take control. Once he is giving you respect, take him for a short walk. This may be a long time away. Don't put him in situations that he will win over you, such as a walk and trying to bite people, not until you're up for it.

And it doesn't matter what kind of aggression it is - aggression is aggression and the consequences are the same.

Edited to add regarding the dominant dog collar - read what Mike wrote about it and read what Ed Frawley wrote in his article on the dominant dog collar (on this site). You have to have the strength to use it and you have to be serious about it - no worrying about "poor dog, I'm choking him". Better to choke him than to put him to sleep.

Im very ready to use this collar. i have read the info and had it fitted right as intructed. (had to go to the store and change the size)

even if its just vet visits and people in the home, to start with anyway.

Would using this collar benefit when he is in stalking mode on a person or dog?

Just asking. not going to go ahead but for future reference

Im afraid i dont have a crate, and my room isnt really big enough for one. would i get the same result if a tethered him to his bed area?

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If i ever have another dog in the future EVER, i will get a 6 week puppy from a breeder and make sure i get a more submissive one. you can usually tell by puppy pecking order.(a lab most likely)

Im not making this mistake again lol.

It is possible that you will make the same mistake with the new dog because people tend not to change how they want to live with a dog. So any dogs that plan to live in your home, will have a good chance develop a similar behavior pattern. Only if you refuse to change how you want to live with a dog.

Some breeds are more diffcult and require more training and stronger pack leader, but I have met highly aggressive labs. I am sure other people have too. You shouldn't assume they are friendly because they are "lab."

In fact, all dogs need a pack leader when you don't act like one. They will take over and make rule about things. Like who are allowed to come in the house, what toys are theirs, what bed they want to sleep in, and walk around like there's no rule or boundary.

A six weeks old puppy from a breeder is not something I want to get. I would rather to wait until eight weeks to twelve weeks old.

I agree with Sandy and Jennifer because they make many good points. It shows how much both know about dogs and their behavior. Dogs are born to be observation and they don't talk.

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Im afraid i dont have a crate, and my room isnt really big enough for one. would i get the same result if a tethered him to his bed area?

If you don't have one, can you buy one or borrow it from someone u know that no longer need a crate? If you can't afford a 100 dollar crate, look at your newspaper under classifed. Some people sell cheaper crate. Crate is like a den to many dogs where they tend to feel safe inside.

Im very pushed with space in my room, i litterally have a 5 ft by 5 ft walking area in my room if that.

the only place it could go is in front of my chest of drawers.

Where my clothes are lol.

How about living room, dining room? Can u keep it there?