charlie

Question
Have a 4 year old lab that has been at my sisters for 2 yrs recently brought him home have 5 kids gets along with bigger kids won't even look at babies have twins dosent want anyone around his kennel has sniped at babies when near kennel tried to itroduce babies to him worried about him biting them should I get rid of him or let him come to them only had him back for 1 week any help would be appreciated very nervous. Thank u trapper

Answer
The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see all the people and dogs in the household as a pack with each having their own rank in the pack and a top dog. Life is much easier if the 2 legged pack members outrank the 4 legged ones. You can learn to play the role of top dog by reading some books or going to a good obedience class. A good obedience class or book is about you being top dog, not about rewarding standard commands with a treat. Start at http://www.dogsbestfriend.com/ For more on being top dog, see http://www.dogbreedinfo.com./topdogrules.htm  That site has some additional material on dogs and children.  Find it and read it.  

You may need more help.  Consider a private trainer or behaviorist.  Look for one that emphasizes leadership, but uses positive methods.