Jack Russle Help

Question
Hello
my husband and i adopted a two year old jack Russell, about 5 months ago. we love him so much and want him in our lives more then anything else, however about 2 months into our loving relationship he started acting aggressive, so we had him fixed because the vet said it would help. unfortunately he was wrong, his aggression got much worse. we went to obedience training but all they thought was sit and stay, he already new this. it ended up being a waist of time and money. so we tried one more trainer who trained similar to the dog whispering, they were helpful and it has gotten better. but about 2 months ago he started a new thing, he goes after kids, barking and growling and won't recall for anything. he hasn't bitten one yet but i am so afraid its just around the corner. we keep him on a tight leash when we walk now. i just feel lost because this is the first pet i have ever owned to be adopted, without knowing his history we are flying blind. i want to trust my dog again, please if you can help or direct me to someone who can it would mean the world to our little family of three. everyone thinks he is hopeless and should be put to sleep but i refuse to use that choice

please help

Thanks
candace

Answer
Hi Candace,
I'm so sorry you're going through such a hard time with your dog.
I can tell by reading that you love him very much.
You were loving and kind by adopting him, and it's unfortunate that you don't know his exact history.
Good job on getting him a trainer, but it sounds like you might need to take him back again for another round of lessons!!
All dogs can without a doubt FEEL your stress and they act on it! Try hard not to be nervous around him when he sees kids because he will feed off of your emotions. Try hard to be totally in control - and as the dog whisperer says be "calm, assertive!".  It's so true and really works.
Make sure he is exercised A LOT to get rid of some of that energy and you can even put him on a tread mill if you want!
The SECOND he shows ANY signs of aggression you have to break that mode of thinking and correct it. You can use a quick firm touch, or a noise or a tap on the butt, but snap him out of that aggressive mode right away! Don't give up and don't listen to what other people say about putting him to sleep; things are definitely not that bad!
I might try a different trainer, one who specializes only in aggression and see if you can find someone who will come into your home to do the training. It's not a helpless situation and with patience, love and commitment, you can teach him to stop this behavior. You can't do it alone though, and you are not at fault whatsoever. Some dogs need more intense training than others so do what you have to for YOUR dog and don't worry what anyone else says.
Hang in there, keep up the good hard work and he should be OK!!
Best of luck to all of you!