Need help with or nervous bitch

[natasha]

Hi everyone, i own a 3 yo bitch that is nervous/unstable. Around 6months we noticed that she would shiver at our 4 months old son and his toys, it has progressed to shivering when our now 3 yo son is around and not really liking him. Our son has never ever hit her with toys, chased her anything that may bring this on.

She will also shiver and act nervous tail tucked under her belly at any loud sound and new toy. When she is on her bed she will snarl at our son with no sound just a warning lip curl. He doesn’t play on her bed or anything like that; we are very paranoid and keep a close eye on them both. But now with having a new baby (6 weeks old) I don’t feel that i can keep a constant watch over them.

we have tried getting them to interact as much a s possible, getting him to pet her with us at the same time, helping brush her, feed her, giving treats ect and nothing seems to work. She also is fine with new people in our home and accepts them no problem. If we go for a walk she is fine with new people. The only time she is anything like a “fila” is when she is in the yard and when she is in a car.

Aren’t filas supposed to love their family? Not like new people ect. We have talked to our breeder a few times (very difficult to reach) and haven’t had any luck with information/suggestions. we got her from what we thought was a reputable breeder and have tried to speak to her about everything from the very start seeing how we are 1st time fila owners. . . so here i am on forums looking for help!!

If we cannot get this worked out we may have to give her up or have her put down seeing how she cannot be trusted with our children. I hate thinking of that so i am desperately looking for help any suggestions, tips, information would be greatly welcomed.

Natasha

[FilaAngel]

Pictures? She does not sould like a fila... Yes Filas are extremely loving and loyal to there family's (Even kids) I have two kids, Ages 3 and 1, and im due Nov 1st with a baby girl.. I trust my Filas around my kids, My kids can do ANYTHING and they will just lay there.Sorry but it does not sound like you got your fila from a very good breeder.
Also 5-6 years ago i had a Fila/mix? turned out to be a nightmare...He would shiver at anyone who came to the house..And around 1 1/2 years he started trying to att my husband...(he went straight back to the people we got him from)

[Brasileirokid]

It sounds like you have one of these cross bred mutts that bad breeders are passing off as Filas...or maybe you got a really bad representative of the breed.. send it back to that breeder and ask for a refund as I am sure you dont want another dog from same place. good luck and I hope you and your kids remain safe.

[Paul]

The breeder should be willing to take the dog back. A refund would be nice but don't hold your breath. If the breeder even takes the dog back I would be impressed. You have a real hazard in your home and your child is not safe. I can't fault the breeder or the dog because I don't know enough. It does sound like a Fila cross or just plain bad temp. I know you have 3 years invested in this dog but it might be time to cut your losses and go on with life and have your child (soon children) be safe. What you are describing could easily end up being a tragedy. It is time for you, MOM, to get this dog out of your house and life. Not sure what Dad's opinion is but if he feels differently then let him come on here and explain himself. It will be a debate that he will not win. If Dad needs a bit of shock reality please have him post so we can explain the dangers to him. Do be very careful and the sooner the better with sending the dog back to the breeder. You don't need this kind of real stress in your life while you are pregnant. Take Care, Paul

[Jake1420]

Wow Natasha that really sucks! I would get rid of that dog the first time I saw that behavior! These dogs could possible kill an adult let alone a 3 yr old. My son who is now six was born almost the exact same time as both my Filas one dog fake fila lol one a real CAFIB fila. My son has chewed on their noses slightly pulled and played with their balls before I could stop him lol. He lays on them ect ect I'm no expert but a Fila should take a ton of abuse and nagging from kids in its immediate family. I'm just relaying what I've seen from experience and what I've read in books and on boards. So sorry to hear about your misfortune but loose that dog ASAP!

[deidei]

I don't understand why you still have this dog. I remember you posted this same scenario/message on a couple of other boards. This is a train wreck in progress. If your story rings true, you are putting your kids and possibly others at risk.