Getting rid of my Sharpei after 8 years-advice please?

Your vet is right, it IS the breed. Sharpeis are known to be aggressive if they are not handled correctly, they take a strong leader. Please do not "give her away", this dog is better suited to be put down. Nobody is going to want an 8 year old aggressive. Sharpeis are not for everyone, and im thinking your mistake was lack of training as a puppy to assert dominance, coupled with this dogs' poor temperament... Recipe for disaster.

I think the kindest thing you can do is have this dog euthanized. No one tends to buy senior dogs in the first place, but an 8 year old dog with behavioural issues is just never going to happen. You should have done more research on this breed to see if it was the right fit for you to begin with - which clearly it isn't.

The problem with your dog is lack of training and socialization received as a pup You and your husband have caused the behavioral problems Surrender the dog to a rescue organization where people with experience who are actually caring people will work with her and find her a loving home where she is regarded as a family member and not as a hindrance. I am glad that you have no plans on ever getting another pet as who wants you to ruin yet another dog. The key is ......A well trained dog is only as well trained as the owner has been taught to teach ADD::: Taking a pup/dog to a trainer does not mean the trainer does all the work...the owner has to use the methods taught. "I am a good owner and trust me guys, I have been assertive and dominant, but for lack of better words, this dog can get it's a** kicked (disciplined) and it does not phase her!" "swatting her with newspaper, yelling no, and have even taken her to training 3 times (3 different people). " "The vet stated that after both surgeries she would be in severe pain and gave me pain meds...the dog did not want nor require any pain meds" "She has always been disciplined and received punishment for her actions, it;s just that the punishment, no matter what it is, does not bother her." Although I don't think the dog should be around a child, just from your statements I just quoted, you did ruin the dog. I don't think you or your husband understood that training and socialization is a daily event and that a trainer is for the most part their to train you on how to train your dog. The problem with getting training is that you waited too long and were not diligent in her training. Although you think it is a good idea to her her PTS for yourlack of ability to properly train her it would be in her best interest for her to be surrendered and properly evaluated by professionals before you get that injection.

If this is how the dog really truly is than I would put the dog down..You can't bring a baby into the house and possibly have the dog maul her/him..If you tried everything in your power and noting worked and she has had a long life than Euthanize..

Shar Peis are difficult to train. They are not dumb, but they are not as willing to please as, say, a lab. If you feel you've got it in you to give her another chance, contact a Shar Pei rescue in your area. People in the rescue will know the breed and will likely have a wealth of resources they would be happy to share with you. They will likely be able to recommend a trainer who is familiar with and experienced in working with Shar Peis. If not, you can surrender the dog to a rescue. A rescue will foster the dog and work on training, they'll keep your dog in good health, and home your dog with a suitable family when one comes along. Check this website to start looking for a good rescue. Call around, ask questions. http://www.sharpeirescuenetwork.org/ Good Luck Add - in that case. I'm sorry for your loss, but it does sound like the right choice.

Please don't give her away.If you do,and someone gets hurt,you could be held accountable because you knew she was aggressive. The dog would also be heartbroken if you gave her away. The kindest thing you can do is to have her put down. Take her to McDonald's,buy her a cheeseburger and ice cream,then go and stay with her as the injection is administered and tell her what a good dog she is.

They are right. It IS the breed. In the wrong hands, they are dangerous. But instead of rehoming this dog, you need to consider putting her down. No rescue or anyone with half a brain is going to take an aggressive dog. I think you should of researched this breed before even considering getting one. This breed clearly was not right for you.

Sharpei are no joke.they need a strong hand. And i can see how you are getting overwhelmed by it. But i would not say it is the dogs fault. the kind of dog you got was just a very poor choice for your. and the result is what you have now. So to say that dogs are too much work is not fair to the dog and to EVERY dog. But i am sure you know that. you sound like a dream dog owner for most laid back dog breeds. I am sure a little Spaniel or a mellow lap dog would have the best life on your side. you have not said how much exercise your dog gets. In my experience, the amount of exercise and training a dog gets plays a key role in the behavior he is going to show. Some problems can be practically eliminated by getting the dog seriously tired every day. But it also requires what you would probably call "work". your dog sounds like he is frustrated and he does not have a job or some serious discipline and limitations. the kind of limitations a Sharpei needs to thrive. It is always relative to the dog breed. Maybe you feel that you are doing a lot of discipline and training already, but it may just not show the dog who is the boss. If i were you, i would not experiment with a dog that is a red zone case, awaiting a helpless baby. You need a dog behavior expert. Someone that is specialized in dog aggression, not in obedience training. There is only so much you can do with training. When the dog is too far off the cliff it is a liability. So contact a local dog specialist that knows how to handle those cases. It is maybe too late to make this dog a trustworthy dog. Plus the baby will make your life a lot more stressful, once it is there. and the dog will get less of your energy anyways. There are rescue organisations dedicated to certain breeds. they may also have dealt with more cases that are similar to yours, because they know about the breed. If you decide to give your dog away, at least make sure to give her to a real rescue and not a kill-shelter. In case you decide to work with a behaviorist, i wish you best of luck.

Nobody is going to want your dog, and if you take her to the shelter they will just euthanize her instantly because they do temperament testing. Don't you think you would rather be there when your dog is euthanized instead of her at the shelter in a strange place with people she dosent know? I think euthanizing your dog is the right choice for the baby. I would NOT risk it if I was in your situation my baby will come first. Sharpeis are NOT like Pitbulls AT ALL. Pitbulls are not human aggressive in the slightest. If I would compare a Sharpei to any breed it would be the Chow Chow who are known for their difficult personalities.