Problem GSD puppy and Autistic son?

We just got an 8 week old german shepperd puppy. He is a joy to my husband and I. But we have a 5 year old son on the Autism Spectrum with PDD-NOS and severe ADHD. Our son is hyper, has constant anger outbursts, and is always on the move. When we brought the puppy home he wouldn't bite our son. But now that the puppy has been here a week or so, he is charging and biting our son every time he sees him. The puppy is not interested in playing with our son. He seems angry and is eager to bite him. Is it possible that my son's behavior is affecting the puppy? Will the puppy outgrow his anger against my son or will it just get worst? We have never left our son alone with the puppy. But he just doesn't seem to like him. Is this normal behavior in puppies?Problem GSD puppy and Autistic son?
8 weeks old? He is still teething, it IS normal for a puppy to bite whatever he can see. BUT the fact that he is acting aggressive/angry is not good.



Your son might have hit the dog, which caused the dog to not like your son, puppies need to be handled gently, perhaps its way too hectic at home and your son annoys the dog and hits him often with out knowing what he is doing to the puppy. If your son does not understand that the dog needs to be handled gently, you should talk to him about it, if he still does it, you should rehome the puppy.Problem GSD puppy and Autistic son?
I'd rehome the puppy even though he's not left alone with him he still manages to bite him that will be a hectic home life for you all with a GS getting bigger stronger and quicker by the day.Problem GSD puppy and Autistic son?
Find the puppy anew home or return it to the breeder. You have way too much on your plate right now to bring in a puppy. A dog has to be trained and worked with from day one and you obviously don't have the time. Wait a few years and research dog behavior before you even consider another dog. Do it fast because the puppy is in a critical period of its development. If it stays in your home it will only get more aggressive and end up getting euthanized.
OK you cannot control your son or your dog - not good. You have only 2 choices - figure out a way to work with your son to better manage outbursts and his behavior and teach him and the dog together. Or rehome your dog - but you still need to get some help to figure out positive strategies for your son.



Both dogs and children need Rules Boundaries and limitations and you don't sound like you are in a place to provide that.



Your puppy is charging because children are unpredictable - so he is being preemptive trying to define some boundaries.



Return your dog to the breeder now before you ruin him any further.

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