I am going to say sorry right off the bat and say I need support here please.

I have decided I have to rehome Obie.

The last week I have sunk into a very deep depression the likes of which I have not been in since I had PND after my son was born. I feel a prisoner of Obie. I am afraid of him now. I am trying each day to start from scratch with a positive attitude and I do love him but I cant do it.

In the last hour he has bitten me several times breaking skin. Attacked my cat twice. Bitten my son. Howled his head absolutely off when he could not get to me because of the stair gate. Destroyed several things. Growled at me and son just for being there trying to distract him from what he was chewing.

My nerves are just frayed. My son's nerves are frayed. He was up in the night with nightmares. He is jumping and crying over Obie every 20 mins. The only pleasure we as a family are getting out of this relationship is when he cuddles with me in bed at night. I do love him very much but I cant do this to me and my son and my other animals.

I do not think he is beyond training AT ALL but he is beyond what I can give him with the existing commitments in my life. I think he should not live with cats as he is really terrorising them. And possibly not with a very small child. And definitely with someone who has experience and time and the know how to train him properly. In that circumstance I envy the person who will have him because he is such a lovely creature and I am just sitting here crying. But really I cant do this. I am in agony over it.

I hope you all can forgive me and help me through the process of rehoming him. I wont be getting another dog til retirement age at least I reckon so wont make this mistake again. In my defence I have 10 other animals I have had in varying degrees from one year to 10 years, I dont just give animals up but this is not the right situation for Obie or me.

Oh you poor thing hun.............Ive had to make that decision once few yrs ago, its agonising.....

My apologies if ive missed previous threads but what is Obie actually doing and how old is he?

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Aww you poor thing, This is obviously not an easy decision but sounds like its right for both you, your family & Obie. I hope he can find a new home soon. Take Care x

Obie is a 4 month old Tibetan Terrier. We've only had him a couple of weeks and I know that means it is early days but you have to just trust me from being here living with him it isnt just an early days problem. He needs something I cant give him.

He is biting, chewing, growling, barking, major SA etc.

I am broken hearted.

I just have to decide now how to go about it. He has to go to a wonderful home.

Please contact his breeder to take him back. They may have someone waiting for a puppy

I will. I am so ashamed of myself I dont know if I can make the phone call.

Awwww my heart goes out to you, I know it can't have been an easy decision Are you going to give him back to the breeder?

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Don't be, better to be done now than in a few weeks time

You should contact the breeder. If they are a good one, they should take him back.

I think you have made the right choice. Its obvious you cant cope with him, and its unfair on both you and your son to carry on like you are.

He sound slike he needs a more experienced home, with someone who has more time to concentrate on his training and needs. I dont think they are an easy breed to own, and perhaps wasnt the right dog for you.

Oh hun listen im not doubting your decision, Im just asking so I can try to help if I can in any way.

So have you gone to puppy classes? that did WONDERS for my nipping snappy BC

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