Dogs usually don’t bite for no reason apparently something happened and son don’t want to tell .I personally think that’s wrong for you wanting them to get rid of dog just keep them seperated
If this happened in my home I would crate or have my dog in the other room, I would feel terrible about my Grandson being bit in the face.
I wouldn’t take my kid back there. But I wouldn’t have taken him there knowing the dog had other attacks.
Mine. They would have to choose the dog or the grandson . I loved my dog but if he ever but anyone he would immediately be in training and caged when they were at my home. To me the child comes first and trying to make him be friends with the dog will scare him for life about dogs.
You should absolutely not see that dog again!! And the dog should be put down. You wouldn’t let a man hit you twice would you??How awful to expect your child to just deal with it.
The dog should be reported… I would never put my child in danger. If they love their grandchild they need to do the right thing.
I keep my dog in my bedroom when my grandson is over not because she will hurt him but because he is afraid of her because she’s a big girl and her bark scares him so I don’t want him to be uncomfortable, it’s not hurting her.
If that child is forced to be around that dog knowing that he is afraid of it ,would consider it child abuse. Don’t go over their , I would give up a dog in a minute for my grandkids!
My daughter at the age of 5 or 6 was terrible bitten in her face, she still has scars and she’s 16…she never hated the dog even after but my ex husband told his parents to put the dog away when they went over…I felt that the dog should have been put down since the dog scratched her face from her eye and down her cheek…but it never was…it’s a Chihuahua
Id be very surprised the hospital hasnt already reported the animal. Thats IF she brought the child to hospital/dr. So its a moot point. Aggressive dogs should not be around children. Full stop.
They need to Crate the dog when you come over. If not, don’t go. You cannot put your child in that situation again.
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She definitely needs to kennel the dog when your son is there. Your son needs to feel comfortable.
Nope, hell no, stitches to my son’s face caused by your mutt!? Uh-uh, deal breaker! That dog gets put away when he’s there or he ain’t gonna be “there”, it’s that simple-that mutt doesn’t get another chance. Sounds like they’re choosing a damn dog over that grandchild.
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I don’t understand this grandmother. As a grandmother, any dog that was aggressive toward my grandchild, in any way, would be gone from my house. And if it bit my grandchild in the face which required stitches? Umm no brainer: gone dog immediately.
Well first off why did the dog bite? One wonders why especially since you said it is very loving around people it knows and you go there 2-3 times a week. One would think it knows your child by now.
Wow grandparents protect their grandbabies a dog bite hurts and in the face with stitches , I have been bit twice by dogs as adult it hurts . Hugs to your child
We had a good dog that bit our neighbors girl by accident she didn’t need stiches but we put our dog down as once they taste blood they will get worse in bitting people so if it was me either the dog goes or you won’t see my child.
When I was younger my grandparents had a dog who didn’t like like younger kids, under 5 or so, older kids he was alright with. All 12 of us grandkids were aware as were our parents, never had any problems.
I wouldn’t go back as long as they have the dog, your parents can visit at your house.
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My dogs are hyper even though they’re small. So when we have company or kids around, they’re in their playroom. Yes, my dogs have their own playroom lol
There are mesh muzzles and crates or even a bedroom that a dog can be locked in while your child is visiting. I don’t think your wrong to say your child isn’t going to be all buddy buddy with their dog. I love my dog, but I wouldn’t just keep setting up a dangerous situation. 
Something needs to be done to the dog especially if it is a older dog because he will do it again
You already knew the dog was aggressive so why didn’t you make an effort to keep him away? You have no one to blame but yourself.
Kids are more important, make sure they did not harm dog first even in play & if they didn’t , don’t go unless dog is locked up in separate room or back yd or not at all
I got bit by a big dog when I was your son’s age didn’t do anything to it and he was are families dog. I am 56 and still scared of big dogs to this day. At least my father got rid of the dog because he was concerned the dog would do it again. But since you don’t live there they need to put the dog up when you come over or they need to come to your house. I don’t want to sound mean but if your parents don’t want to do either of these then they are putting their dog over the family. When I go to my daughters house with my Dad my daughter puts her dogs up because she is concerned that her Pawpaw will trip over the dogs and he is 97 years old and doesn’t want her Pawpaw hurt and when she has to take the dog out she lets us all know so we can stay sitting in case they try to see us but I know if they were bitters she would put them on a leash before taking them out. Safety has to come first
Maybe obedience training? It’s unfair to ask someone to just get rid of their dog, especially if they consider the dog a part of the family. If your kid bit mine, I wouldn’t ask you to give up your kid. I’d probably either be very cautious and overly watchful, keep them separated somehow, or avoid going there altogether. Our dog bit our son in the face a couple times, and we trained him. Now they are best buds and inseparable. Some dogs just need training. But if you give up the dog, unless there is a real and present danger, they have to notify the new owner the dog has a history of biting, and dog ends up put to sleep rather than in a loving home. We train kids not to bite…dogs are very trainable too. Don’t just demand they give up the dog which could be a death sentence. Either keep them apart, or train the dog. At least give them a chance!
Absolutely not! I would never take my child anywhere near that house as long as that dog is there.
the doctors will turn it in to animal control, so they’ll be getting a visit from them.
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Put the dog away when children are around. No reintroducing. If they will not do it don’t bring your child there. I had a dog that loved everyone but children. I had to put the dog away when ny nieces came to visit. End of story
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If my dog bit my grandchild he would no longer be on this earth to bite again. Just saying.
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why are you even asking this question? Any dog that bites my child, I am never taking my child around the dog again. Now, if they aree to keep the dog in another room or crate while we are there, I might consider it. But its their house, their rules. So I will stay away. Unless they but the biter up, when they see thir grand child, they will have to come to our house.
No matter the breed, some dogs are very nervous around small children. If your parents can’t put the dog safely away while you visit, then by all means, don’t take them there!
When you go over your moms, dog should be kept away from kids. If she won’t do that that. You have two options don’t bring your son or you watch her dog every second, which is going to be hard and have a nice visit at the same time
Well as a mother I would never take my son back there because that’s bad and what if your mom don’t want to put the dog away because it’s his home your son could be in danger No way would I ever take my child there as grandparents they should know better but that’s just be I think this is 
I sorry for your son but that is their house and their dog
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I wouldn’t cut all ties, but I would make it clear that the dog needs to be put in another room while you’re there. Limit your time to once a week. If they don’t comply, then make your visits on the phone or face time them. As a grandparent myself I can even imagine taking the side of the dog in this matter.
Get your parents to make sure the dog is in a separate room when you visit. Don’t expect them to get rid of the dog, I’m sure it’s their child as well.
In ga a dog bite has to be reported. CDC wants to make sure dog does not have rabies. Cobb county will quarantine the dog. I would report the incident and NOT let my child around the dog.
I cannot imagine a Grandparent allow this to happen and not hold animal accountable . My child would not go back as long as animal was there, sad
I have 2 grandsons one likes to run 
n the house he is very active I have a 9 yr old chipoo and I always put her in another room I do not trust that she would no snap at him m so just ask your mom if she could put her dog in another room
No,just request the dog be kenneled or in a place he can’t get out when you’re visiting. If they can’t request that,have them come to your home.
I am 58 yrs. old,when I was 4 years old I was traumatized by my Aunts German Shepard.I am still scared of big dogs,please be aware of the fact that this child will probably be affected by this through his life.
I feel like the whole story isn’t being told here. What led up to the bite?? What was the child doing and what was the dog doing and was anyone even paying attention?! And I agree with the dog and child having no contact during visits
I would not ever allow my child around that dog again. Ask them to kennel the dog when you and your children are there. Especially if it’s not the first time it’s been aggressive. They’re grandparents and they should want to protect their grandkids no matter what.
If I had a dog that bite my grandchild, unless it was provoked, I probably wouldn’t have the dog or at least would be in a kennel when company came.
Kids will be kids and dogs will be dogs
You never know who started the aggressiveness.
I’ve seen this happen before. Children will be pulling hitting jumping and the dog can only take so much and try to defend themselves . The kids feel they are playing with the dog and might not feel they are hurting the dog. That’s when the parent should step and tell the child not to play so rough with the dog. I would never leave my Four year old with a dog that they are not use to. Hope the little one heals fine but like I said children will be children and dogs will be dogs .
Did the child provoke the dog?. Hit or tease the dog? If this happened. Then the child needs to be taught not to do those things. On the flip side. The dog should be crated or put somewhere the child won’t go while he is visiting.
Make them kennel the dog away from your kids. If they can’t, then leave. Don’t put your kids in a dangerous situation. What if the dog goes further on the attack and does more serious harm or kills your kids? Sometimes you have to think about the worst case senarios. Otherwise you will feel guilty and be like, well I should have done this before and made them put the dog up, my kids might be here now. Please don’t choose the dogs behavior, or the owners over the safety of your kids.
Let me add you could file a complaint. Animal control needs to get rid of that animal. What happens when that dog bites a stranger. Be responsible, people!
My dog bit my little sister. We felt so bad. We separated our dog in the backyard or her crate if she was coming over.
In my opinion they should at least put the dog in another room while yall are visiting or they just need someone professional to train the dog not to be aggressive or they can come visit you at your home.
Your son has become terrified of the dog, your body secretes a hormone when fearful.which makes them.go on the attack, keep your son as.close to u when visiting. I’ve been bitten a few times by dogs when I was young, am 63 now and scared of them as hell
Either crate or put it in a bedroom. They shouldn’t have to get rid of there pet. Simple solution.
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My grandparents dog bit me years ago ( like 50) and they took me to the ER… the ER Doctor was required by law to fill out a report and then someone…I believe it was the health department…came out and made a report…was this just something in Maryland…or is this everywhere??
I think it’s cruel to make your son re-establish a relationship with this dog. My son was bitten 30 years ago in the face (he was 5) and, to this day cannot look at that breed of dog. To me, it’s saying that they love the dog more than your son. SHAME ON THEM!
This dog should not be around kid’s. I would not visit them as long as they have the dog loose. They could kennel him when you visit
Put the dog in a different place when grand children are visiting ,it is not safe.
What do you mean by holding the animal accountable? If you are meaning that the dog needs to be euthanized, then I say no. If the dog has a history of aggression, then it cannot be allowed around your son EVER again. The dog must kept away while you are visiting mom and dad. Also, I think they should be responsible for doctor bills.
If it was reported ( hospital or the Police ) your Mother probably will lose her Home Owners Insurance. Happened to people I know When she did find someone to insure her , the price was enormous.
The dog should be put down. If they won’t do that it needs to be kenneled if your kids are there
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You should never leave a child unattended with any animal. You never know how children are going to react if they are not a custom to being around animals. And after all the child was only four years old.
In some states when a pet (dog) it has to be quarantined. If it bites more than once it has to be put down. Your son will have these scars to remind him what a dog did to him as a child. Your parents can always get another less aggressive dog…but they have grandkids for a lifetime…which should be more important to them?
Either they put the dog
in a crate or lock it in a
room till you leave.
If they can’t do that for
their grandchild, then they
must love the dog more and
then I’d tell them your not coming
anymore.
My mother’s rescue Dalmatian bit my sons face when my son was 8/9 and my mom called and just told me my son got bit and might need a couple stitches (she took him for a short visit). When I got to her her house my sons face was pouring blood and he had already soaked through a tea towel, I was terrified. I took him straight to the ER, he required 18 stitches and the dr told me if the dog had bit even a centimeter higher my son could’ve had permanent vision loss in his left eye. My son was bending down to pick something up and the dog grabbed him with no provocation. My son is 21 and has to live with his scars for the rest of his life, my mom and my youngest sister were sad and I know heartbroken over having to put the dog down, but my mother couldn’t live with herself knowing this seemingly sweet dog could do so much damage without provocation and could possibly do it again. Also she wasn’t really given a choice they took a report at the hospital and they contacted the police who in turn contacted animal control. I’ve had our dog for 11 years since he was only 8 weeks old, I know he doesn’t like people he doesn’t know so I always crate him or let him run around in the backyard when I have people he doesn’t know over. My doggo’s life is precious but so are children’s. Maybe it’s time for her mom to consider finding the dog a new home or even some training and definitely crate the dog in a completely separate area of the house while they visit.
The face was close to face? Maybe children aren’t the dogs thing. I don’t know the whole story. But something aggravated the dog.
Ask her to quarantine the dog during your son’s visit. If she refuse to, don’t take him there. It would be disturbing if grandma chose the dog, over the well-being of her grandson.
Its their baby to them just like your son is your baby to you what should be done is when your child is over their dog needs to go in a kennel or another room keep dog and your son separate.if they don’t agree to that then my answer would be then come visit at my house
The dog should definitely not be allowed around children. I would tell them that you will not be coming to visit anymore unless the dog is locked in another room. They can be sued over this.
Dogs are just like people, they have bad days too. The dog might not have felt very good and that could be why!!
I had to let my sweet fur baby go because she was aggressive around my granddaughter. It was hard but grandchild came first.
Yeh I would have to keep my kids away from there for their safety till the dog is removed.
Did your mom show any remorse for the dog biting your son? Or offer to pay the medical bill? If not then I would not be back regardless if it was put in another room during the visit.
Parents should put the dog in there room an close the door when grandkids come over to protect there grandkids now that they know the dog will bite best to keep there fur baby out of site when there loving grandkids come over. We have 5 dogs 3 of them we put in there cages when our grandkids come over they never bite 1 of the grandkids but they have growled at them an showed there teeth that was enough so we protect our grandkids by putting those 3 in there cage but we say go to bed they know were to go an we do it before the grandkids come to the door. U cant expect your parents to get rid of there fur baby our fur babies r like our kids now that my son has a family of his own I will not get rid of our fur babies but I love my grandkids enough that I dont want to see them get hurt not that I think any 1 of the 3 will really bite but not taken the chance. So just ask your parents to please put the door away when u come with the kids till the kids r older an u dont have to worry about the dog biting 1 of them. Good luck
Dog has to caged for you to visit or they can come to your house. That dog is going to hurt someone else’s kid … needs to be put down
When you visit put the dog in a kennel
Or visit at your house without the dog
Simple
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What did the child do to the dog? 9 times out of 10 a dog isn’t gonna bite unless provoked.
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They need to lock him up while your sons there and if he is still aggressive. When he is not there they need rehome him your son life is more important then a dogs. Life
Your child may have irritated the dog and the dog was just being a dog. Leave the dog alone. So sorry your child was hurt but it was just one of those things
I would never allow my child around that dog again. They can put the dog secure while you’re there, if they don’t want to do that have them come to your house to visit
Your child’s safety is your priority protect them screw the family for choosing an aggressive animal. If it were me I would file a report have the dog euthanized
in mo if a kid gets stitches from a dog bite the animal can be confinscated from the owners as a viscious dog.
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Your son comes first. Let your mom know how he feels. If she still insists on keeping the dog. Than she needs to come to your home without the dog to visit her grandchild. If she cant understand how he feels than ahe either gives up the dog to a new home or risks not having your son at her home or not coming to your home without the animal. I would not allow that with my 9 year old son
They can keep the dog but I would definitely keep my son away from it. It is a very simple solution. The dog can be kept in another room or crate whenever you are there with your son. Some dogs do not like children. That is a fact. I had one that was a wonderful dog in every aspect except he did not like children. Whenever a child came in my house the dog stayed in the bedroom. Never had an issue
I wouldn’t take my kids their anymore. If they want to see you they can come to your house or meet you somewhere. Or they need to lock the dog up when you come over. You are the parent and you need to put up boundaries.
If your son is afraid of the dog and you are not comfortable with the dog, then you need to keep the dog away from him. If your mom won’t crate of keep the dog in another room, then you should have her come to your house or meet somewhere else.
Have the grandparents come to your house without the dog. Do not go to their house as it isn’t safe for your child.
Dog needs to be kept away from kids. I love dogs, but your child’s safety is important.
Family is family but not when it comes to harming your child. Dog goes to doggy heaven. If your parents complain bite them in the face. You will be charged with assault. And they will not turn the other cheek!i loved my last dog and it hurt more to put him down then it did losing my husband 2 weeks before. But Rusty became aggressive and I mean aggressive. No bites but it didn’t need to come to that.
They have a right to keep their furbaby. If you want them to pay your kids’ medical bill, so be it. But don’t ask them to get rid of their dog. How do you want them “to hold this animal accountable”? Kill it? Keep your kid away from the dog. There are a lot of dogs that don’t like kids. This is probably one of them. Stop visiting 2-3 times a week until your son gets older.
Well it’s your fault you let your kid around the dog parent Lee wasn’t watching the kid no on the dog might be a Aggressive
if they want to see their grand kids and dont want to put up the pet when you visit. they can visit at your house where your child feels safe.
The one cockapoo I have does not like little kids. I always put myself between them. Now that they are older they get along fine.
The dog could easily do it again. If his homeowner’s Insurance co knew, they wd probably ask them to get rid if the dog.
If they arent willing to lose a dog and put it down over the grand baby quit taking your kids over there.
I’m sorry for this to have happened to your son. I would not have a dog that bites. The dog would be rehome or sorry to say, …put down
My son wants a dog but is literally terrified of them. I just tell him to suck it up. But if you don’t want the kid around the animal then dont go there. I wouldn’t expect someone to get rid of there animal for ant reason there part of the family.
Also just in the other room is not good enough… There was just a case where 2 dog muled a baby to death after escaping from the basement the baby was upstairs in a playpen sleeping. Kenneled outside or put down… Keep your child safe.
I feel the dog should be put up when you visit with the children. The child needs his parents protection.
They should pay for the medical bills too
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Same thing happened to me, cut ties the trauma never leaves, to this day I still wont go near a cocker spaniel.