Can someone give me advice on how to best find my dog a new home?

Our dog - 3 year old Jack Russell female - is so aggressive toward our new baby, it is not going to be possible to keep her. We love her so much and want to find good advice on how to find her a great new home, without small kids. Any advice for this very sad task?Can someone give me advice on how to best find my dog a new home?
Jack russells are actually a working breed that need lots of activity, and I've seen many of them end up at shelters because the owners didn't realize what they were getting themselves into (they are cute, until they destroy the living room while you're at work). Being aggressive towards a new baby is definitely a reason to find another home for her, and I'm really sorry that you have to do so.


Check for a breed-specific Jack Russell rescue organization in your area. There are groups that find homes for breeds that they are familiar with, and I've worked with some fantastic organizations placing great danes, beagles, even senior dogs. To be fair to any potential new owner, let them know about the aggression towards the baby and the dog should be placed in a home without children. Good luck to you.Can someone give me advice on how to best find my dog a new home?
Put a flyer up at your vet's office. Don't be affraid to ask the new owners a lot of questions to make sure it's a good home.
Look for a Jack Russell rescue group...they will take her and place her in a home suitable for her behavior/hang-ups
You could find an animal charity where they will find a good home for her. You would need to tell them that she is aggressive towards children and not to go to a home with children.





Good Luck!
Most breed clubs have a welfare department that will try to re-home dogs. Also, try your friends. It is a shame when this happens, but not worth the risk if you feel you can't manage it.
First, I would see if a trainer can help you.





It is possible to train dogs to accept new baby. Many dogs have to be trained like that, as they see the baby as an intruder in their turf.


It is unfair to the dog not to do all that you can to see if it can work (of coarse baby safety comes first, but you can keep the dog away from the baby while she is being trained)





If that doesn't work, contact your local jack russel rescue group for help re-homing her.





Go to petfinder.com to find the links.