Velvetdragon Tue 20-Feb-18 17:19:09

Mixing children and pets can be hard work! It's often a case of managing the situations and interactions between the two to ensure both dog and child are learning how to behave appropriately. It's not always easy! If everyone in the household is on-board I would recommend contacting a qualified trainer or behaviourist who will be able to visit you and offer suggestions about the best course of action. Also, Most large rescue websites have an information section which will give you tips on managing and improving the situation. So that might be worth a look.

Ultimately, you need to decide what's best for your family and the puppy. Having worked in rescue centres this is quite a common reason given for rehoming pets. If you feel that's what you want to do, I'd suggest doing it sooner rather than later so that your pup doesn't have too many more interactions which make it feel like it's only option is to bite. A dog of any breed has the potential to bite when pushed to the limit of its comfort/tolerance it just natural self defense. Its also not great for you son.

Sometimes it's just not a great fit so please don't feel bad if you do rehome the pup! But please try not to advertise on online selling sites, do go through a rescue. There are breed specific rescues. I'll stop rambling now