Biting!!!!

You are right to be worried.  Looking at your ticker, you have little time to address the issues using training.  You need to change and ramp up the management right now.  The dog needs to be a drag line when not in a crate.  The leash can be used to control and prevent biting.  You also need to have  plan to address the dog with any folks that come over to help.  You will need to plan time in the schedule for the dog around baby nap times so you can work on training.  I would go so far as to feed the dog high quality treats in the baby's room so there is a positive association option.  You also need to have the dog confined when not able to supervise.... The dog and the baby should NEVER be out at the same time on a rug on the floor etc.  This dog has no bite inhibition and will not be safe to leave in the baby's vacinity.

mrv

You are right to be worried.  Looking at your ticker, you have little time to address the issues using training.  You need to change and ramp up the management right now.  The dog needs to be a drag line when not in a crate.  The leash can be used to control and prevent biting.  You also need to have  plan to address the dog with any folks that come over to help.  You will need to plan time in the schedule for the dog around baby nap times so you can work on training.  I would go so far as to feed the dog high quality treats in the baby's room so there is a positive association option.  You also need to have the dog confined when not able to supervise.... The dog and the baby should NEVER be out at the same time on a rug on the floor etc.  This dog has no bite inhibition and will not be safe to leave in the baby's vacinity.

 I totally agree with the above post, you have to manage and watch all itneration with child and dog.  But while your doing that train as well.  The one thing I would suggest right now is finding a better way to get him to the crate than dragging him or picking him up.  My dogs run to the crate when I tell them to "kennel up" even if they are doing something fun - why?  Becasue the crate means really good things!!!

Start by leaving the crate open and dropping small treats, pieces of cheese, small treats etc.  Start giving this dog a kong or a tasty bone when he is crated.  Be sure to always reward with a treat of some kind when he enters the crate willingly or NOT willingly.  He should be treated with something yummy each and every time.

Two of my dogs are kenneled when we are not home and one is not.  The one that is not comes front and center when the other two are told to kennel up becasue she knows it is treat time for everyone. 

Take one thing at a time.  Find the things that make this dog aggressive acting and work on them - start with the crate and manage inbetween.

Good luck.

being bitten when attempting to physically force a reluctant dog to move is not uncommon- so don't do it. Use training instead- recall, heel, send to crate. There's a new DVD out, Crate Games, that may be helpful to you. Explains how to teach your dog to happily go into his crate, among other things.

AthenaBear

He has bitten my brother and my ex BF when they tried to force him out from under the bed. He liked to hide there when he didn't want to get in his crate... Well last night I told him to get in the crate and he wouldn't. I went over to him and said it again and he refused. When I went to pick him up (like I have done a zillion times) growled and bit me! I know he has issues with insecurity (abuse from previous owners) and has been agressive with others...

I think you kind of answered your own question as to why this is happening. I think the best thing you could do right now is hire a behaviorist/trainer and really work on building up your dog's self-confidence. In the meantime, don't put yourself (or anyone else) in a dangerous situation by making the dog feel "cornered." Keep a leash or drag line on him so you can guide him without getting up close. Teach him some "move" commands (like "go to your kennel" or "excuse me";) and work on getting him happier about his crate. (And DO NOT try to pull him out of the crate!)

Good luck, I hope things work out for you guys! 

AthenaBear

My 4 year old poodle has always had a bit of an agression issue. He has bitten my brother and my ex BF when they tried to force him out from under the bed. He liked to hide there when he didn't want to get in his crate. I have since made it impossible for him to hide under the bed (blocked it). I have never had any issues with it. He doesn't always like to get in his crate and since he can't get under the bed anymore, he has been getting in anyways. Well last night I told him to get in the crate and he wouldn't. I went over to him and said it again and he refused. When I went to pick him up (like I have done a zillion times) growled and bit me! I know he has issues with insecurity (abuse from previous owners) and has been agressive with others...but never me...and it has been a long time and I thought we had moved past this. Now I am kind of worried. I am about to have a baby and I worry about him biting the baby. I was already worried about the jealousy... he hates when I give anyone more attention than I give him. Maybe I am over-reacting. I can't imagine getting rid of him.. I have had him for 3 years. But I am concerned. And if it ever had to come down to..obviously..my child's saefty is number 1 to me. I don't know. I mostly wanted to vent a little.

Blocking the bed was a good strategy.  However, if he is guardy about space (resource guarding is NOT just about food or toys), then he may be a danger to a small child.  I do not think you are over-reacting, and I would seek professional help from a behaviorist asap.  Did the dog break skin when he bit you brother and ex?