First off dogs are part of the family too.Especially for empty nesters.Just have your parents keep the dog in another room when the kids are there. How would I feel if your dog bit someone and they demanded you get rid of it.
I would cut ties till dog is gone how can they ask you to take your scared son over and expect them to be okay and risk him getting bit again get it put down
I have 2 grandsons. I have 3 Chihuahuas. I do not leave them around my grandsons because quite frankly I don’t trust them not to bite. I absolutely would never trust the dog around the child again
call animal control, tellthem dog bit your son they will do the rest or should.
Talk to your mom. She should be upset that her grandson got bitten by her dog and got stitches. It could have been worst. Ask her if she can lock up her dog in another room, when you visit. If not, tell her she can visit you, without the dog. My mom would listen to me, if she was alive.
Well, it’s hard. Family pets are like your own kids, but in this case it would be best if the dog could be locked up during your visits like in a kennel or garage or something?
They are ridiculous…the dog needs to be gone! I wouldn’t bring my child there until it’s gone.
What did the kid do to the dog to make him bite him… is the dog older… does the dog have any health issues… all things need to be considered before blaming the dog
If they want to see their grandchildren then they can go to your house. I would never bring my son back over there again until the dog was gone
Yes. Just tell your parents to please put the dog maybe in their bedroom if they dont have a pen for it or ask your parents to come to your home instead of going to theirs.
Not the dogs fault he dont like kids, especially a four year old, they’re house they’re rules, dont re introduce kid to dog till the kid grows up but suggests to keep kid n dog separated while visiting
Consult a Vet and then you have an expert’s advice. I am thinking that the Vet will say the dog will have to be put down.
Idk…I have questions. Everyone is ready to blame the dog. But dogs bite out if fear, pain, etc. There is always a reason. Every kid slips up. They move to fast, or come at the dog yelling, or step on toes etc. Not with bad intent of course! Just because they are kids and that how they move. If the dog isn’t known to be a biter, re train the kid, not the dog. If the dog is a known biter, then as the parent, you shouldn’t have allowed the interaction in the first place! The dog always gets the bad rap.
If your Mother has homeowners insurance she can make a claim. Your son’s medical bills will either be paid under her personal liability or medical payment to others.
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He probably needs training so he’s not a biter. If they have a good fenced yard maybe he should be outside when you visit on in a dog run if they have one.
Just have your parents keep the dog confined in either another room or chained outside . . .your son needs to know he doesn’t have to worry about being around the dog because the dog will be kept away from him . . .unless you actually saw what caused the dog to bite your son you can’t entirely blame the dog . . .don’t punish your parents
Do Not take the kid back there. Knowing there is possible danger for your child there you could be in trouble. If they choose not to put the dog away while you visit them they will have to visit you.
Do not take kids near that dog again.it needs to be put to sleep before it attacks again and it will…
What happened to cause the dog to bite! In Illinois if a dog bites 3 times and it is reported it’s put down!
I have dogs as and Grand Children too. Whether you admit it or not, chances are the kid was in the dog’s face , or was aggravating it. Put the dogs in the bedroom when the kids visit. I wouldn’t get rid of my Dog either.
I love my dog to bits but if she bit my grandson especially for no provocation she would definitely go
If your child went to the hospital for his stitches and you told them it is a dog bite they may report it to the authorities. The hospitals use too.
Call animal control and tell them it bit your son in face and they will make them show vaccine and maybe quartine it and might even make them put it down especially since not first time of aggression
Don’t take chances with your child & your parents shouldn’t want to either. Maybe if you stay away they will come to their senses.
You need to protect your son. Period. If they choose to keep the dog don’t go there anymore if they try bringing the dog to your house do not allow it to enter. Stand your ground. If you don’t protect your son who will?
I’m sorry but if a dog bit my kid, especially bad enough to need stitches, it would be a dead dog. No if, ands, or buts.
The dog is jealous so it is best to keep him separated when kids visit and emphasize this to happen even if you aren’t there
When will people learn? You,cannot trust animaks around children, it is the responsibility of adults to protect the children.
No they should get rid of the dog ori wouldn’t be taking my child/children over there! EVEN if your child provoked the dog:: it still shouldn’t b allowed around children!
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You may have to get ur parents to visit you and tell them why ur doing it… You. Must protect ur son cause next time it may be worse… If this is not the fst time this dog has bitten then you should report it… It sounds like this dog is aggressive… Stay away… I hope ur son is OK… Poor boy he must have been terrified… 
If it’s not the dog’s first time being aggressive it needs to go, and we’d be having MAJOR beef over the fact that the dog is being prioritized over the child. If they think they’re just going to, “reintroduce,” a dog that sent your kid to the ER for stitches they need to be cut off. His safety is not important to them, and if they’re willing to take that chance with a dog that already hurt him there’s no telling what other selfish, stupid crap they’d pull in the future. They’re lucky you’re calmer than I am, because I would have resolved the dog myself.
I would just say that I’m no longer comfortable bringing my children to their house, and that they will need to come to our house instead.
Is the dog absolutely caught up on Rabies vacc first of all. Don’t force your scared child to be with the dog
Tell them lock the dog up, or come to your house…They know their dog is a bitter and refuse to do anything about it, your job as a parent is to protect your child #@$k that they want…
Just explain that your son is fearful and that if they want to see their grand child, they will have to come to your house(without the dog, of course)
My grandchild means much more than a pet.
If that’s an indoor pet, I’d stay away with my children.
Have them come visit you without the dog.
The kid must have been very close to the dog to get bit in the face why not tell the kid to stay away from the dog !!! Problem solved !!!
If that was my dog and it bit my grandchild it would be put down their is no way would I have a dog that bites my grandkids come first
No questions asked.my family comes first in everytjing.i don’t have to be told to keep my furry friend out.nothing and no one can replace my grankids.i can always buy another puppy but my grandchild has no price.speaking as a grandmother.
Can’t they just put the dog up while people are over? That is what we do with my dog because she is not great when people are over.
Nope sorry… not going to happen. I wouldn’t let that dog around my kid again
Was your Mom really sorry it happened or did she take up for dog Fido needs to be out of sight when you visit or maybe if the dog is aggressive get rid of dog didn’t hospital report the dog for the bite
It’s a matter of priority. What’s more important…your child or that dog
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Absolutely I would cut ties. If they want to pick a dog over there grandchild that is their choice. How ever it is your choice to not allow your child to be put in danger over a animal . What if this child was scarred for life?. What if the attack was worse?
The brother of a child I used to see had his whole cheek ripped off by the grandpa’s dog. When the grandpa refused to have it put down the state stepped in and did it. He has a huge scar!
The dog needs to be contained while the grandson visits. Simple solution.
I wouldn’t go back until the dog was gone or put into a separate room…
if my dog bite my kid he would be gone so do something about this family or not
If it was my son I would say sorry folks. My child not safe at your place. End of issue.
If you already knew the dog was aggressive should have kept your son away. My chihuahuas can be aggressive towards children but we keep the kids away. Simple.
Children are hyper and makes the dog nervous. I have one like that myself.
Nope I would not return to the house with my child. Your child has been thru enough.
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If your son got stitches then whoever gave the stitches had to report the dog Bite. And a police report should’ve followed afterwards.
Dog is either put down or locked away before my child EVER went back int that house. Sorry child first.
Report the claim to your mother’s insurance company if you feel strongly…they most likely will either make her give up the dog or make her sign off on any future liability arising out of owning it. If she refuses to do either they will cancel coverage and good luck finding replacement coverage is she still owns the dog. Not sure how far you would want to push this but it’s an option to consider.
I would tell the g-parents know he is now terrified and the only way you can continue to visit is if they kennel the dog or they come to your house without the dog. Don’t just take them out of your son’s life but give them choices.
Children first and file a dog bite report to your local police department. Family or not!!
Keep the dog away from the child when your there. If they wont then they would just have to come see my child at my home. My child my rules.
Tell them he has to be put up for you to come over. I’m a mom with grandkids and that’s not a question the dog would go!
Talk and see if she agrees in putting the dog in a room, kennel, closet while you visit.
Don’t take the kid around the dog anymore. Cut and dry. If they want to see the grand kids then they will put the dog away when your son is there.
If they don’t put the dog away when you are visiting, don’t go there. Let them come to your house without the dog. You son is terrified and he should be your only concern at this point.
Stop going over there or letting them see him until they get rid of it. Especially since this is not the first time doing something like this. Grant it im animal lover. But your son comes first
I have a friend with a child with autism. My dog doesnt like him. I put my dog in another room when they come because she has nipped him hard enough to draw blood. So i keep them both safe.
If the dog has bit before…I guess I wouldn’t have trusted him enough to take my child there in the first place!!!
I would insist they see him out of their home away from the dog. I wouldn’t take him in that house
My aunt’s dog accidentally cut my son’s face with one her teeth while playing (this dog thought he was her puppy she did not bite him) I begged her not to put this dog down she( the dog) was devastated and kept trying to cuddle with him my aunt had her put down because she believed that if it happens once it will happen again they should love your son enough to deal with the dog if not don’t take your child around that because it will happen again next time it might not be just stiches also if you told the er docs that saw your son they should have called animal control and the dog would have been seized check the laws in your state their dog will probably be considered an aggressive dog no matter the breed especially if this has happened before
Make them lock him up when you go over to visit maybe in a kennel or a bedroom or outside. If your kid doesn’t want to be around the dog don’t make him.
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Do what is best for your child. And don’t take another child to your mom’s home while this dog lives there!
Your child’s safety comes before any animal. If they can’t keep the dog pinned up when you go over then have them come to you.
just keep the dog away from your son when your over there keep the dog outside or in the basement/ another room untill you leave no need to kill it or make them give it up just because the dog doesn’t like your son
If not willing to do what’s necessary to keep your son safe, don’t take hm here again. Do however allow them To visit your son in your home, minus the dog.
Me as a Nana I would have killed the dog. Sorry my babies come first.
I would not go back. Tell her to come to your house.
I would at least ask that the dog be put away while your son is at the house or have them visit your place instead of theirs. And if they can’t at least do that, then do not bring the kiddo around.
My parents had a border collie who was a known nipper. They had to place him in another room.
If my dog bite my grandson he will be in a room closed up half an hour before he comes.
For starters I’m trying to wrap my mind around this. First of all c what happens when u go back for a visit & if for some CRAZY reason ur mom doesn’t put HER aggressive dog in another room I SURE would want that to happen & if it DOESN’T bye mom.
I do love animals however I’m a mom first. If a dog bites one of my kids (not just playing) I will put it down. Lucky the dog didnt kill your kid.
Give her an ultimatum. Either she does something about the dog or you tell her you won’t be going over again. She can visit you if she wants. Don’t risk something worse happening to your baby next time.
I would not visit unless dog was quarantined in another room.
The dog needs to be kept away from the child. My daughter had the same thing happen when she was a year old. She has a scar that she wants removed
my dog is more comfortable in his crate when company comes
At the least the dog needs to be in a crate or dog run when you or anyone else is there! No excuse
I love my dogs but if they bit my grandchild they will have to go.
don’t go over there anymore and have them come to your house instead? Ask them to kennel their dog while you are there? I put my dogs up if someone new is coming over or if I know one of my dogs don’t like someone in particular. Or not have them over.
Don’t go there unless dog is locked up if they won’t lock him up then stay away
Dog already tasted sons blood will go after him again
Your not expecting much the dog is aggressive your child is scared I wouldnt go back until they do somethinh.
If you went to the hospital they should have reported an animal bite. Hopefully something will be done. This is a serious situation. Stay away until this is resolved
I would just insist on the dog being put up when you are visiting or visiting elsewhere. Don’t make them choose between their furchild and their grandchild
I don’t believe in ultimatums, EXCEPT for in extreme circumstances. And unsafe situation for a child is extreme. The dog must go or you can’t visit. They can visit you without the dog but your child cannot go into that house. What if it got an eye?
If you choose to reintroduce, I would muzzle the dog and leash it. With that said, the dog needs to be retrained. I would do so with a reputable trainer.
I guess her dog is more important that her grandson, so don’t go there no more, has she payed for your doctor visit when your baby got the stitches? Don’t go there till she find a way to take care of the dog when you go visit. 
Nope they should be crating the dog when you are around. If the refuse don’t go over. Make them come to you.
Sorry child before dog and anyone who does not understand that should not be around your child.
I would ask them to keep the dog in another room while you visit. There has to be a reason he lashed out. I hope your son is ok.
If this is not the first time, and you had to take him for stiches it is the hospitals responsibility to report it to the authorities. If the dog has more then one report then they have to have the dog put down. It is the law depending on the rea. Check with the animal control.
Can’t believe he had stitches and the police were not called. I believe dog bites are to be reported.
You can’t make them get rid of their animal. That is their decision to make. However, you can demand the animal is locked up if they want to see your child.
My stepson had a pit bull who seemed very gentle. One day a friend of his got in the dogs face and growled (stupid). The dog then ripped off the boys lip requiring thousands of $$$. They found a new home for the dog on a farm. I can’t believe your parents would choose the dog over their grandson. If there’s a next time it could be fatal.
ifkids. the dog gets out and bitesa child they can be chargewith failure to controlalso made bay the doctor buill and put down the dog.so its up to you butnifthat dog is biting its not safe to be around