I have a decision to make?

What kind of terrible trainer would kick a dog out of obedience school? Their job is to HELP dogs with their problems, not kick you out because of them! Find another trainer. You seem to have a lot of issues and need some assistance, so I'd really recommend finding a trainer that does behavior modification training and pay for some private sessions with them. Can be pricey, but it's worth it (as long as you find a good trainer). Some charge $60-$90 per session, some charge a few hundred for 6 sessions or so, and some charge $500+ for a lifetime package (which is the best deal by far if you keep going to your training sessions). I paid $700 for my dog's lifetime training package, because he has a lot of issues I didn't know how to deal with. We go every week and the trainer helps me with whatever I want. If I continue going every week this year, it comes out to only $13 a session, so it's a good deal. I realize that's expensive and you probably don't have a lot of money, but it sounds like you're in over your head and could really use some one-on-one help from a trainer.

If that's not something you can do, just find another trainer with obedience classes, and just explain to her/him whatever issue your dog was having before that got him kicked out, to make sure they're okay with you and know what they're dealing with. A good trainer would never kick someone out of class for being too difficult.

Don't give up on him, it's nothing that can't be fixed with some training.

What do I think?

I think you should put this dog before your own feelings for him and try and re-home him with someone who has the experience to train him properly and to exercise him regularly.

If your Mum hates the dog its a recipe for disaster. The dog will pick up on her negative feelings and "you" are not experienced enough to handle this out of control dog.

The dog will be so much happier in a more suitable home. If you cannot find him a home, surrender him to a no kill shelter where they will make sure he goes to the right owners. Remember this dog will probably live for at least 10 plus years and his behaviour is not going to improve all the time he stays with you.

Do what is right for this dog in the long run. Good Luck.

Try taking him to a different obedience school or even Agility classes (I recommend agility because it teaches you basic obedience to advanced obedience whilst give your dog PLENTY of running around) (If you dont know what dog agility is look it up on youtube :)

He sounds life a dog that needs at least 1hr of vigorous work everyday (Try a treadmill if you have one, teach him that it wont hurt him turn it on and let him do a fast trotting pace on it for about 45mins to 1hr with a water break every 10mins :)

If you dont have a Treadmill if you have a bike (Make sure he does not pull on the lead rope) Take him for a 45mins to 1hr Bike ride with a water break every 10mins :)

If he is still breaking things and chewing stuff up and what not it is just proven you are not suitable to take on the responsibilities of owning a dog as of yet. So You would have to put his feelings and quality of life before yours and put him up for adoption ir give away :(

But seriously about 1hr of hard work for him EVERYDAY and try agility classes :)

And if all goes good with that look up Zak George on youtube and facebook and go through his videos he is a great dog trainer who i am sure will help you out :)

I hope i helped

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You should respect your mother and agree to take the dog to the ASPCA. It's obvious that this dog isn't a perfect fit for your family.

If you want another dog, you could always try for an older dog that's good with cats.

Older dogs are usually much more calm.

When you love creatures like this, you have to think to yourself if you REALLY need them and what would be best.

Personally, I would take the dog to a charity like "dogs trust" or "N.A.W.T" and maybe get another cat to keep the first one company....

But then I obviously don't feel the way you feel and maybe you really cannot part with your dog. No one can force you to loose or keep your dog, but just remember to think about what is really the best thing to do for you, your family and of course, your dog.

You should give him up to a no kill shelter to let him get rehomed to a family that can train him.

Your moms a b…i...t...c...h.