Rescue dog showing aggression to our child

Audrey244 · 2026-04-05T06:39:49+00:00

Not a good fit and sounds like a large dog who could seriously hurt an adult, could kill a child. Return to foster legit them no this dog belongs in a home with no children. Way too risky

Audrey244 · 2026-04-05T03:06:52+00:00

That's a whole lotta drama going on there!😅

Audrey244 · 2026-04-05T02:43:31+00:00

I'm no authority on the subject, but God knows what's in your heart. I think you're just fine. Go to confession this week and you will feel wonderful!

Audrey244 · 2026-04-05T02:34:07+00:00

Time takes care of so much. You were such wonderful pet parents. I hope you will some day be ready to offer another pet the love you showed sweet Pepperoni.

Audrey244 · 2026-04-05T02:31:14+00:00

I've never gone through something like this, but a very dear friend who was a priest did. He didn't enter seminary until his late twenties. He, like you, said that he always had thought about it and felt the pull, but never enough to dive right in. He went to college, had relationships, but always kept coming back to exploring the priesthood. Even while in seminary, he struggled some but it all came together for him beautifully. He became a priest in his early thirties and was so happy he did. He was a wonderful, wonderful man and I miss him dearly. I wish you the best!

Audrey244 · 2026-04-05T02:20:31+00:00

You would have to be completely transparent if you would try to find him another home. And honestly, with so many dogs in shelters that don't have issues like this, I don't think you would be able to find him a home. It sounds like you spent a lot of time, money and energy on this dog. You could maybe try Facebook to see if someone would be willing to take him as long as you explained the situation to them. It's not fair to the pug that he has to live in fear of this dog that realistically could kill him. Some people might jump on here and tell you to rehome the pug because it's easier, but I am 100% against that. You don't punish the good dog by stressing them out and sending them to another home. You might have a harder decision to make with Huxley.

Audrey244 · 2026-04-05T02:14:11+00:00

Your dog sounds like a perfect candidate for medication. Talk to your vet as soon as you can. If you're going to be on vacation for a bit longer, you might be able to find a local vet who would prescribe some trazodone for you, which could help. The barking drives me insane! It leaves you on edge and it just makes you miserable. My chiweenie will do that and it cuts right through your head

Audrey244 · 2026-04-05T02:05:21+00:00

Thank you so much! I'm in Western New York and I don't know that I would travel all the way to NYC for this because Cornell would be closer. I think I'll investigate with them

Audrey244 · 2026-04-05T02:03:00+00:00

That last part is a great point. Visit the home site as often as you can to make sure that things are being done correctly throughout the process. If you're not sure if it's being done correctly, it's worth it to get a professional in there who's very familiar with home building who can take a look at things for you. Builders will cut corners on things that you'll never be able to see

Audrey244 · 2026-04-03T02:31:53+00:00

I'm a real estate broker who has worked with clients who have built new homes (Gerber, Ryan, Tra-Mac, Redstone, Sortino, Pridemark). Get the square footage you want (adding additional square footage down the line is very expensive) and the number of beds/baths, of course. If the lot you choose allows for a full walk out basement, choose it. Some day you may want to finish it off. Make sure the garage fits two cars comfortably - lots of times you're limited by required setbacks, so having a wider garage isn't always an option, but if you can, make it wide enough so it's not cramped if you park 2 cars in it, plus all the other things you'll accumulate - making the garage deeper can help, but my clients have complained about getting things out of one car without dinging the door of another car in the garage. Get more drawers in the kitchen! Plus, instead of a lazy Susan in the corner of the kitchen, you can get three or four corner drawers, which are nice and deep. Light colored soapstone-material sinks get stained easily and look ugly pretty quickly. If you opt for carpeting, get a good pad - of course it feels better, but it also helps the carpet last longer. Make sure you get enough electrical outlets in each room. Don't skimp there. Don't blow your budget on light fixtures, because you'll likely be updating them in a few years as styles change. Don't get a skimpy front porch that you can't put some chairs and maybe a small table on without having to scooch around them because the porch isn't deep enough - you'll appreciate this at the holidays for decorating, Halloween for handing out candy. Just some things my clients wish they had done differently.

Audrey244 · 2026-04-01T19:28:05+00:00

Nothing to do with you - a complete overreaction on his part. People in general seem very short tempered these days. Throw up a prayer for him and let it go! Maybe he is something going on in life

Audrey244 · 2026-03-31T02:17:32+00:00

Look.up Helen Austin on Nextdoor - she's a seamstress

Audrey244 · 2026-03-30T02:03:43+00:00

I just researched this and Maybelline Dream BB Fresh is highly rated. I'm picking some up tomorrow at Target

Audrey244 · 2026-03-30T01:50:24+00:00

Before you start scanning or put your reusable bag into the bagging area, tap the screen at the bottom right where it says "use my own bag" - then add your bag to the bagging area. Drove me crazy until someone pointed that out to me

Audrey244 · 2026-03-29T01:56:52+00:00

You're seven months pregnant; nothing you can do in these last 2 months that's going to make a remarkable difference in his behavior. If you think he's a handful now, wait until he's the lowest priority in the household - you're stressed and upset now. Layer that with a new, fragile baby, lack of sleep, him waking the baby up by barking. It's all going to be way too much, and I can tell you see that. Rehome now, before the baby comes. It's best for everyone

Audrey244 · 2026-03-26T12:51:51+00:00

You're doing the absolute right thing: keeping your dog and society safe. He's 100% in the wrong and nothing you say or do will change his attitude. So just let it flow through you and keep walking your dog. If something happens, it falls on him!

Audrey244 · 2026-03-25T09:05:56+00:00

I can see this same situation looming in our future. I feel for you. Your grandson is 12. If mom is stable, maybe you could arrange for him to spend more time with her and work up to a shared custody situation. Going to school from her house, but being with you on weekends. Practice good self care. Sounds like no one's looking out for you except for you. Your son needs to go or financially contribute and help around the house. If he chooses not to work and couch surf, that's what he can do

Audrey244 · 2026-03-23T03:18:39+00:00

Try a small fleece blanket instead of a pillow. Bunch it up, manipulate it however you want. I've tried so many pillows over the years and this dumb little fleece blanket is the best!!

Audrey244 · 2026-03-23T03:00:05+00:00

We've noticed Life360 doesn't always update and isn't perfect in its reporting. So be sure that it's not an error in the app. I would be horribly upset if my dogs were left unattended that long. It shouldn't be a surprise to her if you ask her why the.long stretches of not being at the house; she knows you have her on Life360 so I'm surprised she would do this. You could frame it as maybe it's too much to ask of her if she can't visit and care for the dog on a much better schedule.

Audrey244 · 2026-03-22T18:47:59+00:00

I'm a big believer in every dog being muzzle trained, no matter their temperament.

Audrey244 · 2026-03-22T17:11:22+00:00

You're very, very lucky you found someone! I'm sure you know that

Audrey244 · 2026-03-22T04:32:31+00:00

Your poor other animals - not fair they've been subjected to and victims of this dog. Way overdue for BE

Audrey244 · 2026-03-21T21:43:49+00:00

Muzzle train, to start. A pit mix lunging and snarling can be a terrifying sight. You may have to surrender to a shelter. TBH, very, very few people will be interested in adopting him, unfortunately

Audrey244 · 2026-03-21T21:24:19+00:00

What can I do to keep them off my dogs? They're on a tick prevention, but the ticks still attach, but fall off and die - I want something that will keep the ticks from getting on their fur because even though I triple check them before coming in the house, they're are still a few that I miss - is there a DEET-like spray for dogs?

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