Help! I have a female mini schnauzer that just bit my neighbor and her father. My dog Sophie is an indoor dog and every time the doorbell rings she goes crazy barking. She not only barks, but she sounds mean and agressive (like a snorting growl). My daughter took her outside the other day and had her on a leash because she was afraid that she was going to dart to the road (she does that all the time). She let her go for a little bit so that she could be comfortable around our neighborhood kids, but instead she darted towards our neighbor an snapped at his ankles. I asked him if he was ok and he said he was fine. There were no teeth marks or anything, but still I was so upset. This happened about a week ago.
Now today, our neighbors daughter came over and my son left the door a little opened so my dog ran at her and also snapped at her, this time aiming for her knees. My neighbor started crying and I asked her if she bit her hard but she said that her knee was already bothering her but it did hurt her a bit.
I don't know what to do anymore. I have had her for almost 2 years and we've raised her since she was a puppy. I am so afraid of getting sued so I told my kids that I may have to find her a new home or put her up for adoption. It breaks my heart because she is so lovable and playful with us and my children, yet she is vicious with anyone who comes to our door or is around my children. Please give me your input. Thanks.
Now today, our neighbors daughter came over and my son left the door a little opened so my dog ran at her and also snapped at her, this time aiming for her knees. My neighbor started crying and I asked her if she bit her hard but she said that her knee was already bothering her but it did hurt her a bit.
I don't know what to do anymore. I have had her for almost 2 years and we've raised her since she was a puppy. I am so afraid of getting sued so I told my kids that I may have to find her a new home or put her up for adoption. It breaks my heart because she is so lovable and playful with us and my children, yet she is vicious with anyone who comes to our door or is around my children. Please give me your input. Thanks.