Dog Health Questions: How can i cope with getting rid of my dog, when i know its not his fault?

I have a staff, i got him when he was 9 weeks old (10 months now), he was the perfect dog he sits, lays, shakes your hand, plays dead, jumps, speaks and was 100% housetrained up until about 2 months ago when he started to pin down me and my little sister .. poo in the house ... now he just snaps at me if i tell him off .. he runs away all the time ... has started to become vicious towards other dogs .. he has no respect for me and doesn't listen to a word i say, I've tried crate training, neutering him, muzzle training, praising him if he does anything right, dog training lessons ... no one can help .. i walk him for about 2 - 3 hours a day and ever feed him sugary foods, i always stick to the same rules, and yet i love him with all my heart, i am in all day so hes never left on his own .. i cant think where ive gone wrong .. i cant handle him anymore and its making me depressed and i keep taking it out on other people, how can i cope with saying goodbye? and how can i cope when my house is going to be so empty without him, but i cant think of another option :( .. has anyone got any experience with getting rid of a dog as i don't and how can i cope with the emptiness i am going to feel, but i know deep down hes doing me more harm being around me because of his stubbornness.

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Well, why not try one more time.

Your dog needs a good leader.
An emotional leader is not a leader, dogs dont listen to emotion like people do.

Dogs respond aggresively to aggression.

Implement NILIF imediately.
Limit freedom. Tether him to you in the house and only allow him free in a limited room that you can see him at all angles. No sneaking behind the corner for potty breaks.
Take him outside to go potty(think of keyword to give him when he needs to go), on a lead and dont take him in until he goes. He needs to go out every 30 minutes.

If he gives you a hard time, just stand there. Chase him and its a game.

Learn to speak dog. Since you are home everyday, you can start doing more than just walking him. I am sure he would love to go to a field and just run.
Try a baseball field, just clean up before you leave. Pit bull owners dont go to the actual dog park, because it doesnt matter who started it, the pit gets the blame because of the breed.

What are you feeding him?

Muzzles are just a cover up for the problem.

Gain your dogs respect. You have to earn it, and do not treat him like a baby, he is a dog and needs you to become more dog like.

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• As someone else said, he is in the Adolescent stage- 8months to 36 months is considered the adolescent stage. Maybe he needs more than just simple walks. Try biking with him or rollerblading with him to wear him out, then work on training. Remember, you are the pack leader so you have to behave like one. You cannot ever, under any circumstances be afraid of your dog, or you give him power. I struggled with this one myself when I got my dog. He has to have boundaries and limitations. Do not let him have the run of the house. Especially if he is doing his business inside. Watch some dog whisperer, and maybe read one or two of his books if you can. Also, here is a link to a site that may be able to help you some more-
  www.staffyclub.com. I would say not to give up on him yet. Give it some more time, and if you feel as if you can't handle it yourself, absolutely contact a dog behaviorist. Good luck!