Advice please regarding a Shih tzu dog

I am looking to give our Shih Tzu a new home. he is one year old, housetrained, fully inoculated, loves walking.The problem is that he doesn't like too much fussing and he gets quite stroppy, he nips and growls

.I think with the right owner he will stop this, he needs someone who will be top dog.!

Any advice is welcome. Thank you A

Can I ask why you are wanting to re-home the dog?

Of course,the dog belongs to my son who is autistic, and quite honestly he is scared of it,I am also concerned that he will nip?bite my new granddaughter. ...A

Well you must find another home for the dog,sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.

maybe try talking to Dave and Liz at Boneyfido dog training another friend of mine has used them for her jack russel which has totally changed him from being nippy and aggressive , it just takes work and commitment from both sides .

you could try angels animal rescue in Derby, they rehome animals all over Sheffield chesterfield etc. Ihttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152874011142140&set=gm.811908095514306&type=1

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Or the little dog rescue who also have foster carers in Sheffield

Sorry to hear that it isn't working. They say people with disabilities can benefit greatly from canine companionship.

At one year old, dogs can go through a 'teenage phase', which needs to be managed well. Just a thought, but I wonder if you had a consultation with a dog trainer you may be able to overcome some of the issues you are having with the dog? I have used Tim Bleecker in Mansfield who is a positive reinforcement dog trainer and he has before suggested Victoria at People and Dogs for a positive reinforcement trainer in Sheffield.

I, of course, don't know you or your situation but maybe there are certain triggers for the dog's reactions to your son that could easily be spotted by an outside eye.

I do find shih tzu's to be quite 'stroppy' natured/big character-ed dogs myself as a groomer but I have quite a few shih tzu clients who live well with children at home.

If you feel like rehoming is the right option though I wish you all the best in finding the right home.