At best, you have your work cut out for you. It sounds like very little has been done with the dog. Sounds like he will be a project even for someone that is experienced.
In my view, having a small child around, you would be best to start with a much younger dog/puppy which you know the background of. Or, an older dog from someone where the dog has been a family member and around kids already and has basic manners. You just don't know much with this dog.
Like I said, you can do the research and probably even hire a professional to get you through it -- you have to decide if it is worth it.
That being said, PLEASE do not return this dog to a "rescue" or shelter. He's been through enough already. He should be placed with someone very experienced who will NOT pass him on; or put humanely down.
Yes, I believe it's more humane to put a dog down than to subject him to the animal control/"rescue" system. It's SO uncertain and often cruel, especially for Pit Bulls.
In my view, having a small child around, you would be best to start with a much younger dog/puppy which you know the background of. Or, an older dog from someone where the dog has been a family member and around kids already and has basic manners. You just don't know much with this dog.
Like I said, you can do the research and probably even hire a professional to get you through it -- you have to decide if it is worth it.
That being said, PLEASE do not return this dog to a "rescue" or shelter. He's been through enough already. He should be placed with someone very experienced who will NOT pass him on; or put humanely down.
Yes, I believe it's more humane to put a dog down than to subject him to the animal control/"rescue" system. It's SO uncertain and often cruel, especially for Pit Bulls.
