Would you buy a one year old terrier that bit?

[Aneeda72]

I'm not a dog trainer or behavior expert, but I read about some simple tests designed by experts that can be performed to determine how safe a dog will be to own. They have never failed me.
1. Put the dog on his back. Put your hand on his chest & gently hold him down. If he immediately starts struggling to get up, he's aggressive & not a good choice around children.

2. Gently squeeze his paws. Dogs' paws are very sensitive to pain. If he reacts by biting, he's not a good choice. He probably won't bite hard, but if he uses his teeth to voice his disapproval, that's not a good sign.

3. Put some food in his food bowl. While he's eating, slowly take it away. If he growls or looks threatening, he's not a good choice. These are things kids may do.

Every dog I've adopted passed these tests & I never had a problem leaving kids along with them.

Well, I do not have kids but I value my hands

 

[deesierra]

I'm not a dog trainer or behavior expert, but I read about some simple tests designed by experts that can be performed to determine how safe a dog will be to own. They have never failed me.
1. Put the dog on his back. Put your hand on his chest & gently hold him down. If he immediately starts struggling to get up, he's aggressive & not a good choice around children.

2. Gently squeeze his paws. Dogs' paws are very sensitive to pain. If he reacts by biting, he's not a good choice. He probably won't bite hard, but if he uses his teeth to voice his disapproval, that's not a good sign.

3. Put some food in his food bowl. While he's eating, slowly take it away. If he growls or looks threatening, he's not a good choice. These are things kids may do.

Every dog I've adopted passed these tests & I never had a problem leaving kids along with them.

Good information win, thanks for sharing.

 

[Autumn]

I was thinking that till I asked her if his rabies shot was current. She say he needed it. . Like why would you sell a dog, that might bite, without a current rabies shot. Dang it. He’s perfect for us, just the right size.

In your original post, you said the dog had all his injections. I assume you got that info from the seller? And now the seller is saying that the dog doesn't have a current rabies shot? So I have to wonder, what else may the seller have told you that isn't exactly accurate?

 

[Butterfly]

I agree with the persons who have suggested that you look in the shelters. The shelters, particularly the Humane Societies, carefully test their dogs for aggression before they will adopt them out. I've had shelter dogs all my life and have had wonderful dogs. I'd suggest that you look for an older dog, not a puppy or a very young dog. Older dogs are generally speaking calmer and have gotten past the puppy craziness.

Older dogs need homes, too, are often passed over, and are SO grateful for a new home.

I also believe that mixed breeds tend to be less high strung than some of the small overbred breeds and "designer dogs."

 

[deesierra]

Your household might be a better environment than the one the dog was in when it bit/nipped. That being said, if you aren't experienced with dog training it might be better to keep looking.
We have a silky terrier from a rescue, he's a good boy, but had been mistreated. He can get aggressive(don't take his toy from him!) and when he's in his crate, he's protective of his little territory. Our groomer calls him "cujo" when he gets tense, but she just slips a muzzle on him and he just goes "OK, you're the boss."

Terriers are notoriously feisty! That's why we love them.

 

[deesierra]

I'm not a dog trainer or behavior expert, but I read about some simple tests designed by experts that can be performed to determine how safe a dog will be to own. They have never failed me.
1. Put the dog on his back. Put your hand on his chest & gently hold him down. If he immediately starts struggling to get up, he's aggressive & not a good choice around children.

2. Gently squeeze his paws. Dogs' paws are very sensitive to pain. If he reacts by biting, he's not a good choice. He probably won't bite hard, but if he uses his teeth to voice his disapproval, that's not a good sign.

3. Put some food in his food bowl. While he's eating, slowly take it away. If he growls or looks threatening, he's not a good choice. These are things kids may do.

Every dog I've adopted passed these tests & I never had a problem leaving kids along with them.

I completely agree with #2