[dipper]

Julie,
Sorry to hear about your problem.
You have a bad situation there that you must deal with.
Like everyone has said, that is not normal Rottie behavior and really is the worst behavior you could see in such a young bitch.
The fact that she gives no warning and snaps or bites with no provocation is scary to say the least.

I believe you have honestly described what is happening and you truly want the best for your girl and your family--I really can't see what a professional trainer is going to do--I mean why does anyone else have to witness this behavior?? I believe you described it very well.

If you want to try to find her another home with an experienced person that has no children or other concerns ----if you find someone that would take her, I guess that is an option.
She is only going to get bigger and stronger ---she is so young now---her attacks will become more forceful and aggressive and they grow so fast.
I would set a dead line -----if you can't find a suitable person willing to adopt her, she should be put down.
There is much more that could be said here but really, your children and their safety is the most greatest concern.

I am not trying to scare you but I know of a situation much like yours----a well meaning person worked and worked with her dog and thought she had him "fixed"--all went well for a few months than out of nowhere, her dog attacked her little girl and almost completely removed her daughters lower jaw---and it all took less than 10 seconds---and the owner and her boyfriend were only 8 feet away---it can happen that fast.

Also, it is not reasonable to compare Micheal Vicks dogs to yours---not the same thing.

Good Luck,

Rich