I wouldn’t tolerate a dog being aggressive towards my kids but i could never just get rid of my dog either. Like lots of others said… Get him fixed. Get him training. And always make the dog aware YOU are the boss. What you are doing is going to make it worse and it’s just cruel.
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Get rid of the dog or you won’t have a small baby long…Maybe your hubby and the dog could live together…
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I don’t know why everyone is attacking her like she is doing something wrong. This dog is trying to bite her and is hurting her 7 year old. Humans come before pets.
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Frenchies need a lot of stimulation they’re a high energy breed. Dog is prob bored. Also if he’s a non neutered male he will most definitely react to you being pregnant my chihuahua is the same.
Sounds to me u have made ur mind up tho u do realise that a pup is like a child they mess and test u everyday. If things are at that level your prob better off rehoming the dog to a home where he’s loved and understood. Perhaps for future reference research the breed before homing a new dog some people suit a more quiet peaceful dog better and maybe an older one that has learned manners already. Whatever u decide its your decision…
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U dog only likes males
Crate train
Take to behavioral training
Have dog wear a muzzle while inside
No I don’t think it’s abuse to leave dog outside especially if there is access to garage and shelter
It’s crazy to allow dog near ur newborn!
Spray with vintage/water when he has bad behavior
Get him chew bones
Don’t give dog access to entire home
Give treats for good behavior
U and ur daughter are priority
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I have French bull dogs and they have amazing and friendly personalities. I’d be checking to see if the dog has a brain tumour or something causing it to be aggressive especially if they’re was no reason to as why it all of a sudden turned. That’s not normal for any breed of dog.
But unfortunately kids lives over any aggressive pet.
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Call a professional trainer, sounds like there are multiple problems. He sounds very confused and hasn’t been given clear boundaries. Not his fault at all.
If you do get rid of him, Do Not get another dog.
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Sounds like he needs more stimulation find a good trainer in your area to help out
he’s only a baby nd he can probably smell your aminosity towards him you really should rehome as not suitable for a dog 5o be in that environment
Should b neutered which wil help aggression. Ur vet cud advise u best way 2 go bout things is trainer’s etc. But d more u avoid d dog i understand why but it won’t help him. Mayb ur husband cud help wit dog and training. If u do decide 2 rehome plz try through a rescue. Best of luck wit everything xxxx
What on earth is more important? Do you even need to ask? Are you waiting for a tragedy to happen, then decide! Why is this even a decision that you would need others opinion?
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Get the dog down now you can’t trust them they turn on the owners out of the blue and don’t let it near your kids your husband should agree with you
They are killer dogs be warned before something bad happens.
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Dogs belong outdoors
Do the dog a favor and re-home him to a family that has time for him. He sounds very bored and neglected actually. Very cruel to leave him outside. There is other things you could have tried first; behavioral training, bringing him to the vet to see if there’s any underlining issues, spending more time with him. How do you expect to fix the problem if you just dump him outside?
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Take to vet could be something wrong if it’s started suddenly
This is what happens when people spend thousands on “purebreds” and they are just inbred from irresponsible breeders who only care about money. Congenital and aggression issues.
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Is he fixed? That might help. Plus proper training.
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Get him neutered and get a behaviourist, you wouldn’t get rid of child so don’t get rid of your puppy, his still is very much a puppy x
Unfortunately there is no way to get rid of your dog without alienating your husband. Instead, sit down and discuss your concerns and request that he hire a professional trainer and take him to the vet to be neutered if he hasn’t been. Then try not to act upset or angry at the dog because pets can pick up on that sort of thing.
On one hand, you risk really hurting your husband and maybe even losing him. On the other hand, your husband should prioritize the health of your baby over your dog, even if the dog is part of the family. Like, my husband and I are strong believers in not abandoning our cats through thick and thin, but the one time our cat bit our toddler we agreed that if he kept doing it he would have to go.
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If your partner is allowing the dogs behaviour then that says it all. Had the same situation with my daughters fathers dog was only nice to him and bit me and my daughter and didn’t get punishment for it. Especially him being his leader, unfortunately the dog will only do as he says. Sounds very much like a dominance situation!
Book a few sessions with a dog trainer
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Frenchies need stimulating fun time regularly… everyone wants a small dog cause they think its just goi g to set on ur lap and act like a princess… small dogs wanna play alot! Also of course this dog hates you it knows you hate it 
please find this dog a loving home
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A dog doesnt just fall into place in your family. You have to teach it and train it. It sounds like you want a dog with none of the work. Puppies are TEETHING yes they will bite. Does it not have chew toys?
Also wow @ some of these comments 
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I would say find a new loving home for him
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Sounds like he might just need to be neutered. And why was the dog not on a leash while they were riding bikes for that very reason?
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Talk to your vet. I had same issue and we finally had to give him to a no kill shelter.
Not to be rude and probably an unpopular opinion but it sounds to me like the dog is not being trained properly and shown enough love
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. Don’t get rid of him while your husband is gone, that’s plain wrong. Take him to the vet, try getting him neutered. If the problem persists, try rehoming him.
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What alot of people fail to see I think is if a dog doesn’t act right hes not a bad dog it’s the owners getting a puppy and not committing to training it or caring for it properly. Maybe too busy n that’s ok but shouldn’t have a dog then
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Something could be bothering him like a bad tooth. I agree with the other ladies. Take him to the vet see if there is an underlying health problem or needs his balls snipped snipped.
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Sounds like your dog needs training. It takes constant daily reinforcement. And never giving an inch. You gotta think of them like children. The day you stop training your dog, what you’re describing happens.
If you can’t make that commitment get rid of the dog and it’ll go to someone who can put in the time.
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He could be reacting to your pregnancy hormones.
I will take the dog. Please don’t just throw him out. Is he fixed. That could help a lot
Agree with those who said take him to the vet for a through check-up. Have him neutered (if not already done) and try giving him more attention. If all of this fails, then look up on-line for a French Bull dog rescue site for re-homing. Good luck.
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First step is a thorough check-up at the vet since it seems like these were fairly sudden changes. If the vet finds no issues, the second step would be a certified behaviorist or trainer to work with you and the dog.
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A pet is forever the life of the pet…u need to learn this SERIOUSLY…u need to talk to your vet & take the dog training classes & learn how to deal with the dog. U get rid if the dog then dont u EVER EVER EVER GET ANOTHER PET NOT EVEN A HAMSTER…
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Sounds like you got a “cute” dog without any idea what you were doing and never committed to spending the time or effort to properly train and socialize the dog. Look for a breed specific rescue and don’t get another dog until you can figure out how to properly manage it’s care to include exercise and training.
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Okay you may not think this is true, but something to consider?
Did your daughter maybe possibly do something mean to the dog? Maybe a few times,.maybe once? Is it possible?
When I was a child (around 7 actually) I would do mean things to our beagle…pinch him, poke him hard ect. I lived in an extremely abusive household (not suggesting that’s your situation) where my stepdad would tell us everyday how much he hated us, we were disgusting, he never wanted us or my mom in his home ect…but he loved our dogs…treated them better than he treated us and at the time, I really didn’t realize how wrong what I was doing, was. The dog started biting at me and being aggressive towards me and I swore to my parents I didn’t know why.
Is there maybe a jealousy issue over dad and the dog? Does she feel like dad likes the dog more than her?? It’s just something to address. The could have then associated whatever she did to him with females in general.
I could be way off but just another view I guess.
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My daughter is currently experiencing the same issue with her Labrador.
Take him to the vets to see canine behaviour therapists.
Either the dog needs vet checked for distemperment, or the dog needs proper training and attention… It could be the dog needs to be in an adult only home. I stopped reading before the end…so if he’s not fixed… start with your vet and take proper care of your dog.
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Could be inbred or some other medical problem or simply because you are scared and don’t work with him because you’re pregnant definitely not a dog you want around young kids
It happens to animals especially because you are pregnant that dog like everyone in your household is taking on a lot of emotions an hormones, probably not your fault or the dogs fault, just reacting to its situation an surroundings
Unpopular opinion but I agree with the commenter that said this is not a dog you want around young kids. Regardless of fault or training, if you cannot trust the dog around your kids and it is being aggressive to you, and you are even remotely worried about the baby when it arrives, then it has to go. The kids come first. Also, unsolicited advice but time for a reality check for hubby…babies require 100% attention a lot of the time. He can’t be trying to do double time with the dog and the baby (or 7 year old apparently…wtf? Watching the dog?! Put it on a leash bro). That is a recipe for disaster and he needs to decide who is more important…I’m sorry you are going through this. Please do what is best and safest for your family
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It doesn’t make sense that the dog is only being aggressive with the wife and daughter. 
If the dog needed to be neutered or has underlying health issues, it would snap at everyone. The dog needs obedience training, positive reinforcement from the daughter and wife, probably a vet check to be safe, and the husband needs to stop coddling the dog. 
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Babies come before animals.
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I just to be that person that would say no dog is vicious it is how you raise them. Well it turns out that is a bunch of crap. It is not just the environment in which you raise them, but also their genetic background. Now I have a little shi tzu and he is the best dog ever. My husband got a border collie when we where dating as a puppy. When he got him he gave him his shots, potty train him, attempted to socialize him (red flag), and took him to training classes. Now, he was the smartest dog when it came to learning new things. The first time my husband took him to the park he attacked another dog. We tried taking him at times other dogs wouldn’t be there to get him comfortable with the place, then with only a few dogs we couldn’t take him of the leash with out him wanting to go after dogs. He started getting food aggressive with my shi tzu, at which point we had to seperate both. He barked at any men that would come to the house, and would be jealous when people got near my husband. My husband took him to classes, exercise him, but it didn’t seem like anything work. I got pregnant and had my son, and I couldn’t trust him around him. We kept him because we could deal with the idea of getting rid of him. We try rehoming him, we where honest about his behavior, but he was returned to us. We try looking into shelters and no one would take him because of his aggression. We looked into getting behavior support and it was not guaranteed and I was told that we didn’t do anything wrong, that some behaviors are passed down by the parents. We ended up surrendering him after he attacked our neighbors dog and almost killed him. He jumped our 6 foot fence. I just couldn’t trust him around my son at that point. Don’t let people shame you. Your children should be your priority. I am not saying that dogs are just toys that can be easily replaced because they are not. I still have my shi tzu. When we move across country I brought him with me because he is my family. Unfortunately we where not able to do much for our border collie and it pains me, but I know that we made the right decision.
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If ur pregnant again the dog may not be taking very well 2 the hormones ur putting off and doesnt like the attention ur giving 2 the kids. He sounds territorial over ur husband because he spends the most time with him so hes just defending his area. If he isn’t trained that could very well be the issue 4 the aggression. Neutering the dog may not work. Some dogs just are not kid friendly and u need 2 seriously think about rehoming him if training him doesnt work.
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Jealousy it sounds like. Dogs know when you’re pregnant x
Well, the dog deserves a life, and that’s not being tied up outside, give the dog to someone who has no kids maybe.
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I feel bad for ur husband… u banished his dog to the garage, then get mad tht he’s spending time with the dog. And its not his fault ur daughter fell off a bike, she would of fell either way. And puppys destroy things until they are trained, its what they do. And just how ur talking about this dog I can assume ur not very nice to it, so yeah it probably doesn’t like u… ever think to spend time with the dog, be nice to the dog, take the dog to behavior training? Ya know the things you do with a dog…
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No bad dogs just bad owners sounds like you have done little to try and socialise or train your dog no wonder it doesn’t behave and to make it live in the garage and outside no wonder it protests remove it to a loving home now before you damage it even more 
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There might be special programs in your area where you can send the dog away for behavior training for a couple of weeks.
It needs to respect everyone in the house.
As a dog owner and rescue, you are the problem, the dog is just reacting to the situation. Any sing is neglect, hostility, or sings is potential danger can change a dogs behaviour and that behaviour always go back to the owner. First take him to the vet to see of he has any health issues you refuse to see, including temperament check. Second, get a hold of a dog trainer in your area, cause clearly you need it. Make sure you daughter is involved because you don’t want her to do the same thing as you.
Third, are you going to rehome your kids if they give you attitude?
Fourth, if your husband has no problem with the dog and sees less of the dog then you, you are 1000% the problem. I’m sure I’ll get a lot of hate for this, there is no such thing as a bad dog or kid, just very shitty parents. Also, take a second and think, would you rehome a kid? Then why would you rehome a dog? It takes a special kind of heartless and uncaring person to just dispose of a life when thing get hard. Educate yourself please. On both dogs and kids. If you fail one, you will fail them both
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Okay if ur hubby really dosnt want to get rid of it then u guys should definitely try some new training. I HIGHLY recommend a shock collar. It comes with 3 settings tone(sound), vibrate, and shock. It is fabulous for us. we have a great dane whos currently 150lbs and he was trained on it for months to stay in the yard and leave our little dog alone! It works amazingly especially when we have a party and people over it keeps him in check cuz hes so damn big. We literally NEVER have to shock him. Its always tone and vibration… have we shocked him yes but I promise u one or two shocks will let the dog know that what they r doing is unacceptable. And they will change their behavior.
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I would be living. Us or the dog
Where are you located?
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I think you know the answer.
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Animals can definitely act up due to the pregnancy and he senses your fear and hostility towards him id definitely talk to your hubby and see what needs to be done! Maybe seek a trainer if he isnt willing to give up the dog but of course you have enough stress and dont need it from the dog too!good luck mama
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The dog isn’t safe for your family. Either rehome dog… Or the husband with the dog.
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Get rid of the dog or get rid him and the dog. Either way you already know you can’t have this dog around a newborn. So the dog has to go.
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You need to show the dog who’s boss it is a aggression issue show him who’s boss.
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A dog is a commitment - you should look Into behavioural training before thinking about rehoming. I would be upset if my husband asked me to get rid of my dog… but if he was aggressive I would look into training/behavioural classes before rehoming. Compromise.
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My first thought was to rehome the husband. Although in all honesty you guys can divorce over it he’ll keep the dog because obviously the dog means more to him and then you guys. My concern would be he’s going to keep the dog and then when your daughter goes over to see her dad and the baby goes over what’s going to happen then? I would tell him straight out that he has to get rid of the dog and if he chooses to not tell him you will divorce him and then let it be known that the dog is aggressive and you do not feel safe with your children being around it
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Do you stand up to the dog? He could think it’s ok if your husband defends him when he does it and you get upset. That will cause worse outcome. Unfortunatley sometimes you have to rehome a pet. Some pets are adult pets. Not your fault. Hugs. Honestly if he bit me i would smack him on the nose and throw up outside everytime til he stopped
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Take it to a shelter
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Your child comes first. Also dogs can act aggressive if they have an earache or any underlying health issue you cant see. Id contact my vet and see if they can give your dog a check up and help you. Id seek that before getting rid of a dog. It could be something fixable or treatable
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I know dogs are part of the family but he’s essentially picking his own newborn child over the dog. Its not safe for your child so either the dog goes or you go.
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did you guys put any effort into training him or having him trained?
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Maybe try muzzling the dog and having your husband bring the dog around everyone slowly?
I know it’s not the same but my dog peed everywhere throughout my last trimester. My daughters father and I frequently fought and we were all stressed with an upcoming baby. Maybe the dog needs a little adjustment time? I hope you figure out a safe solution 
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Our husky turned aggressive towards my daughter and I after a few months. It took a trainer showing me how to establish dominance. She’s is my baby now.
But with only a few weeks until the baby gets there, I understand time is not exactly on your side. I cross my fingers for ya, though. If your in Kansas, I can provide you our trainers #
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Has he been fixed /neutered?
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seems as if someone has been mistreating him( u sure your kid hasnt been teasing it behind yalls back?). dont get another dog until you educate yourself fully on how to handle them in any situation and how to correct behavior issues pls and rehome that one.
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I can Re home him but you can also start putting him in a kennel . Only let him out when he is acting right and to go out to the bathroom
There’s a reason he turned aggressive
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Is he fixed? If not I would do that first. If you are having a baby boy dogs can sense the gender of the baby so he is either getting worried about a new alpha being born. And my other question is have you had any complications with the pregnancy have you tested positive for gestional diabetes? I had a dog with my first kid that sensed the complications and was trying to save me from the baby. Just a few things to keep in mind but if he is not fixed I would get him fixed and assert your dominance
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Maybe that breed of dog doesn’t like kids. I like other’s suggestions on obedience training. If that doesn’t help then maybe consider rehoming the dog. Prayers for a good solution 
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I have read that dogs get aggressive if u do something to loose there trust. U will have to re gain it. Dogs can sense tension n stress n is feed off of all of that.
Is he neutered? Also call a trainer asap, that should be a huge help
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Having a dog neutered reduces aggression for the most part because no more testosterone. I know ours is almost pupy like since he was done and no more marking the house too
Sounds like you need to get rid of the husband not the dog? He couldn’t watch your daughter? He spends more time with the dog than your daughter??
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Your child is more important, and I’d be pissed to even be having this argument with my husband. This really should be a no-brainer.
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I have a french bulldog pup…she is 7 months old and VERY opinionated. My kids are teens and she is a very sweet, snuggly dog to all of us but the breed in general needs constant reminders that they are not the boss. Without those reminders they do develop little dog syndrome and try to take over. I think your dog could become a great family dog but it will take training and commitment from both of you
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Look for a dog trainer. Dogs are part of family not something to throw away. He is jellous of the babies. That’s obvious. My dog was super jellous but we worked through it. Jellous is just fear that you’re no longer loved, don’t confirm the dogs fear FIND A SOLUTION! You decided to marry and have babies with a guy who has a dog don’t be expecting him to give up the dog now! COME ON!
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Find someone who can train the dog - have you had obedience training?
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Rehome to a single or older person asap imho. But then again once a dog bites my kids regularly (and wasnt hurt by the kid) or becomes aggressive it’s out, if the behavior can’t be fixed. I couldn’t be worried a dog is going to continually hurt my children. Dogs are pets. Not children
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I raise French Bulldogs and some definitely have more of the Bulldog tendencies to be bullies. Correct his behavior and be consistent. You have to correct him, your daughter does and so does your husband so that the dog realizes his place. Also, French Bulldogs are not outside pets and should not be in the heat for longer than 10 to 15 minutes at a time unless supervised. They can overheat quickly. Keeping him in the garage which I’m assuming is hot and away from everyone is not ideal either. This breed loves people and socialization. If you want to chat further feel free to message me.
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One of my dogs was fear aggressive when we got him when my son was 5 months old. He was mainly fearful of me as his previous owner was female and she physically abused him. He’s a large staffy.
A dog is a commitment. He can sense you’re pregnant, that things in his home will change soon. I would look into training for him. In the meantime, try and spend time with him. Invite him to sit with you and your daughter and gently make a fuss of him, so he stays calm.
If he growls, firmly tell him no and take hold of his scruff. Then calmly go back to spending time with him. Reward him with a treat when he stays calm and behaves well.
I did this with our first rescue dog when I was pregnant and just after I had my son, so he felt included and not forgotten about, as he had separation anxiety (but no aggression) Then I did it with the second one to include him, bond with him and also to gain his trust. Neither had issues with my son so I would sit with him too but any sign of aggression from my second dog and I held his scruff or put my hand firmly over his snout and under his chin to be firm with him but also reinforce I wasn’t going to hurt him. Taking him a walk is another way of spending time with him which will burn of energy, which might lessen his aggression.
My second dog now shows no signs of aggression towards any females and is actually very friendly & sociable. My first boy has no separation anxiety either and both adore my son. We did get training for them as well, which was really helpful.
Good luck whatever you decide xx
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Have you taken the dog to the doctor? Maybe there’s something wrong with him that’s making him irritable. But if it’s not quickly fixable then yes I agree that the dog should go because you have to protect your kids. I had to do that with a dog once and it broke my heart because I really loved the dog
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I’d take the dog the vet there may be a health issue if there’s no problems try getting a trainer if that doesn’t work y’all will unfortunately have to re-home the dog
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I find it weird that this is a question. I mean no disrespect but fuck that dog. Give it away.
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Seems like the Dog and the husband both need to go.
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If it’s a puppy you could be mistaking it for playfully normal puppy behavior, Google its breed, and don’t be jealous of a dog,
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Speaking Dog with Shana…maybe reach out to Shana about this. She’s very informative!
Do you spend time with the dog? It sounds like your jealous of it. Do you help train it or do you just tell it off?
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Look at the child, most children mishandle animals-carrying them in uncomfortable or unsafe ways, pulling tails and ears, pinching, hitting, stepping on them, riding them etc. he might have became aggressive because the child is constantly hurting them. My daughter loves poking eyes and pulling tails, so until she gets older and understands that animals need to be respected too we keep her out of reach of them. It prevents them from getting sick of the pain and hurting her as well as her hurting them. I’d say your child at 7 is more than old enough to understand so if that is the case then you need to have a sit down, if it’s not then you need to hire a dog trainer, I suggest someone like Victoria Stillwell, because she understands that aggression towards dogs only creates more problems.
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My dogs are like my kids. We are family.
Dont own a dog you cant properly train.
And if ur not going to let him inside with ur family, you need to give him to someone that can properly love him.
Spend time with him and have patience.
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My baby Luna is a baby too for a couple of weeks she was like that with my kids we train her to not bite and she tried to play with me kids and they would get scared because they mistaken her playfulness with aggression but we have had nothing but love and patience for her and now she is great my kids play with her and love her to death and me and husband couldn’t ever let her go everyone in the house needs to show her love because let me tell you this dogs 
are very smart and they sense who loves them and who doesn’t and by the way your wrote this I have a feeling you haven’t tried to get to know the dog
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Get rid of the dog before it kills your newborn
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The dog needs to go!! Your kids safety comes first, no questions asked!! I can’t imagine living in fear of getting bit in my own garage.
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