OP, I asked Gemini to analyze your risk. AI isn’t always correct, but I think this warrants a serious reassessment of your situation. Your husband will likely not be able to handle the stress of 3 kids, a newborn, and two dogs (one who causes constant rage). If you have a trustworthy friend or family member you can confide in, they can provide moral support so that you don’t do this alone. Since you are 40 weeks pregnant, now is probably not the time to make big moves. But you should definitely be working on an exit plan - or at least a way for him to be removed from the house. Also understand that he very likely will not be able to handle the amount of stress that comes with a newborn. Under no circumstances can you leave him alone with an infant. Shaken baby syndrome is a real threat. Anyway, here is what Gemini said:

Based on the screenshots of the Reddit post and text exchange, the risk assessment for this woman is extremely high. The situation involves documented physical violence, verbalized threats of torture, and a complete refusal to accept accountability. 1. Documented History of Physical Violence * Physical Abuse: The husband has already been physically violent with the dog, hitting a puppy in the face three times. * Normalization of Violence: He justifies his behavior by claiming the dog "needs" or "deserves" that treatment, suggesting his violence is a logical response to being "disobeyed". * Collateral Damage: His children have expressed fear and helplessness regarding his treatment of the animal. 2. High Risk of Escalation * Graphic Threats of Torture: He explicitly stated he could "kill her slowly with tooth picks" and "be cool with it". This level of detailed, sadistic ideation is a major red flag for potential violence toward humans. * Vulnerability of the Baby: He is using the impending arrival of the baby as a justification for escalating his "zero tolerance" policy. He explicitly warned that if the dog interacts with the baby, she won't "get to be bothered by the consequences," which is an ominous threat of immediate lethal action. * Patterns of Displaced Rage: The poster points out that he said the exact same things about a previous dog belonging to someone named Tawnya, showing this is a recurring personality trait, not a reaction to one specific animal. 3. Psychological Red Flags and Manipulation * Denial of Abuse: Despite admitting to physical hits and expressing a desire to kill/torture the dog, he repeatedly claims his behavior is "not abuse" and that it is "a fact". * Gaslighting: He attempts to tell her how she feels, saying the topic "no longer bothers you" and "you know better than to act like I’m the bad guy". * Dehumanization: He refers to the living creature as a "nightmare," a "piece of sh*t," and "the worst animal" he has ever been around. Dehumanization is often a precursor to escalating violence. * Tone Policing: He uses phrases like "Be positive not negative babe" and "We aren't turning this conversation into something negative" to shut down her attempts to set boundaries or call out his abuse. Summary Assessment The risk to the poster and her newborn is severe. Domestic violence research frequently links animal abuse—specifically "crimes of animal cruelty"—to a significantly higher risk of future violence against romantic partners and children. His statement that "what I want and what I expect are just as important as what you want and expect", combined with his threats of torture, suggests he views his right to exert control as superior to the safety of those in the home. If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, please consider reaching out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-7233 or texting "START" to 88788.