Its time you keep your child safe and awsy from thst dog. You are your child protector. That dog could kill your child next time. Do whats right for your child. If your parents want to see you and your child let them come to you…
Have them put the dog in a another room when you visit
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Plz dont take u baby boy back until they get rid of the dog . He must be so scared to go back . 
Shame on the owners.
Totally Agree. Great advice
What do you expect her to do? Put it to sleep? Send it to the pound? She has made it clear she’s keeping her dog if it is up to her. You could if you want to be a real bitch report the dog bite to animal control. That might get the dog taken away from your mom but if that happens you and your son will not be welcome guests at grandma’s house.
My mom fostered 2 dobermans when I was little. Found a home for the male & she decided to keep the female. She bit me in the face as well. I didnt need stitches & to this day I have no scar. She got rid of that dog in less then a month cuz after it bit me & while she was lookin for a home for it… it bit the lil kid she was babysitting…see ya u bitch! Get that dog outa there & give it to someone who dont have lil kids around or I wouldnt take my kids over there. They wana see their grandkids they should come to your house. But also if they have had the dog all its life & love it so much & it’s a family dog u grew up or love alot just crate it or put it in another room. If it’s a new dog see ya… I luv my grandson so much I’d give any dog…maybe even my husband up. Lol. Sorry. I luv my grandson more then life!
just lock up while your kids are there. and sorry but kids are quick to pull hair, lay on dog .kids are kids I’m sure u cant watch every second. the dog would be put down and that is upsetting.so why not just put the dog in a room lock door or chain it up outside away from the kids.i have 3 dogs one bite kids cause kids to hurt her in the past otherwise good dog.i just don’t let her out when kids are around. it’s like nowadays if a dog is eating u gotta test them by letting ppl put their hands in the dog’s food.bullshit, in my day we knew to leave dogs alone while they ate so many dogs put down over this…really just put the dog up while u there
Sue Taylor Easterling,I am with you on that.I wont visit anyone who has a pet. My thing is lets meet somewhere, my treat.
I would just stay home
Avoid that agressive dog.
Get rid of the child 
He didn’t die. Keep them separate. Simple shit here.
So don’t go, to go now would be stupid
Your family your decision!
i wouldnt bring him there no more
Prayers! Hoping your parents will put the dog in another area away from the child during visit. Child isn’t ready to see the dog. I would respect the child’s decision.
If they cared about the health of their grandchild they should put the dog down. That child will grow up with a fear of all dogs if nothing is done about it.
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Once a dog bites a person and it’s not checked for it it will go for that person again, may I ask what happened first and what made the dog bite, did he blow in the animals face, did he pull the tail or did he sit on the animals favourite seat, or pick up its toys, there has to be a reason for why it goes for him. Anyway we don’t want that happening again, and if your parents don’t do anything about sorting this problem out best thing you can do is stay away for a while. Keep your son safe, if your parents feel you are being silly then they are being very selfish… what type of dog do they have … if they don’t sort out this problem the dog may attack another child …
I don’t care my animal somebody else’s animal bit my daughter or my grandchildren dog cat gone done
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They should be wanting the dog kept away from ur son now anyway , and the dog shouldn’t be allowed to stay after biting , I wouldn’t put my chins through the trauma of visiting until he’s completely comfortable again
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I would tell them not request the dog either put on a lead and tied up or put outside/ in another room while son and u visit
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I definitely would not take him back unless they agree to put the dog up while you are there. I think your child is more important than the dog.
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My sister in law chose and continues to choose her dog over her niece and nephew. They’ve both been bit and my son is now scared of most dogs since. I told my husband shes very lucky I didnt call on the dog and now that my kids are older we do go there once in a great while. If it ever happens again, I will report the dog and my husband agrees tho he wont admit THAT to his sister for some reason.
It’s a small dog and can easily be kenneled while we visit but she will promise…lie and start the visit this preferred way and then sneaks him out. He’s literally bitten everyone (as an abused dog that she rescued.) He’s just not safe and wrecked in the head I’m afraid. But for her, it’s clear to us our kids are less important and that means she has to come here dogless to see them now for the most part.
Mikey Wags…looks like this whole thread of comments agree and that dog should’ve been held responsible…like I said… one more time and it’s going to be on.
quarantining and goodnight eternal sleep. Sorry not sorry. Humans first.
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I personally would tell them that if you are going to visit they have to put the dog up.
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I have been a veterinary technician for 10 years. We have a rule in my house 1 bite especially kids and you are out… i have seen such terrible things happen to kids from dogs. If you want to try the route of making her take the dog to the veterinarian and making sure there isnt anything physically wrong (bloodwork/xray/exam) you could try that, but from experience the bites and attacks will get worse and worse. I would take it upon yourself and not bring your child there anymore and suggest she find a new home or have the dog humanely euthanized.
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Uhh report the dog. That isn’t ok. If any dog bit my child and has known aggressive behavior… big no no in my state.
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I wouldn’t go there unless they can separate the dog, somehow. I personally would not keep a dog like that.
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I find it interesting that the solution to aggression in animals is to kill them, but humans act like aggressive jerks all day long and yet the rest of us have to tolerate them. Imagine if every time something pissed you off someone wanted to kill you 
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I wouldnt allow my kids around the dog. But, if they don’t want to budge would they at least lock the dog in a room to keep it away from your child, or come to your home to visit.
First time it hasn’t been aggressive and your child ended up getting bitten even though you knew it had tendancies and still took him there 
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Hell no! My kids would never enter that house again until no dogs were around
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Nope. The dog could either be separated or the grandparents see the kids somewhere else. Otherwise, keep the kids away.
I would definitely report the dog! Your kids safety is number one! No matter how much you and them love the dog it needs to be put down bc it will do it again! Sadly but you have to do what’s right for true kids and help from it happening again…
Sorry that happened. My sister’s dog bit my daughter on the face. I didn’t tell her anything but she made the decision to put the dog down. He was already old but we didn’t want to talk the dog biting anyone again.
Nope. There’s a reason they euthanize animals who bite. If your family won’t keep the dog put up around your son, I would report it.
My question is you knew it’s happened before. Yet you took him back and let it happen again…
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My dog started to go for my autistic son for one reason we had had him for 3 years but u don’t take the risks so he was rehomed and I miss the dog so much but my sons are still slightly scared of other dogs. Once a dog draws blood u cant go bk from that point and it could well get worse.
My husky was running in the house one day and my then 4 yr old was chasing him, at one point he turned a corner and she followed but he turned back quickly because the door at the end of the hall was closed and his teeth hit her. Cut her cheek open. He did not bite her i saw it.
Also I got bit in the face by my pet Rottweiler as a 5yr old cause we would sit face to face and have staring contests. My mom dropped a pot a few feet from us and poochie bit me in the face. I just learned not to do that anymore.
Mistakes happen. And at the end of the day, it isn’t ur dog.
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My dog is a small dog and is 13 years old. She doesn’t like small children because they mess with her. I just put her away when kids are around. Ask them to cage the dog when you and your child visit
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You aren’t wrong. They need to get rid of the dog. Your child shouldn’t have to be terrified every time he goes to your moms house. It should be a place he enjoys going to and not be worried he is going to get bit.
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I would have killed the dog if it ran up on my son and just bit him. And wouldn’t go over there period unless they put the dog away…they’re lucky it’s not mandatory to put the dog down like it here if they bite a child like it is here. IF you didn’t tell them what dog and where you’re just as bad
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Nope. I wouldn’t take my kids around until they did something. They dont have to put it down but rehome it somewhere where there is no risk of another child getting attacked.
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I was bit by a my aunt’s dog when I was 9, I’m now 53. After the dog bit me when we would go over to her house she ALWAYS put the up so I didn’t have to have any contact with the dog. Out of respect for the child’s fear I would tell them they have to put the dog in a kennel or in a room so the child doesn’t have any contact with it or you will not bring the child to their house.
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My dog would be dead if it ever bit one of my grandsons.
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My grandparents dog bit me when I was that age! And my dad put her to sleep. Everyone was very sad but that’s what needed to be done. 2 option is they can come to your house.
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Throw out the dog and the grandparents
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I wouldn’t go over again. They can come to you or meet you at a park or something. If they can’t understand why, then you Know you made the right decision.
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Don’t let your kids over there unless they lock the dog up. Tell them nicely but firmly that you WILL report the dog if it bites him again, so it’s best they come to you or lock the dog up while he’s there
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Was the dog eating ?.
As a grandparent that dog would be GONE OR OUTSIDE in a kennel
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I have has Great Danes in my home for the past 17 years and we have 12 kids altogether, aged 4-26. I love my Danes, they are apart of our family, but if they bit one of my children - regardless of the reason - I’m putting them down. I’ve trained my dogs since they were puppies to be bothered by children, and I’ve taught my kids since they were babies to not antagonize the dogs. I dog should not feel it is ok to attack a person unless they are defending their people or themselves.
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Arent you all supose to be in lockdown I did not hear that we are aloud to visit around did I miss something because I also would like to visit around but we were not given permision yet or does it only count for people that make there own rules
Remember when you and your son enter THEIR home, YOU are in the DOGs house…
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My Uncle’s dog bit the neighbors kid in the face and Uncle walk up to his own dog and shot it in the head…
My MIL’s dog bit my daughter (she was 18 months)in the face while we were visiting. It was awful. My daughter was knocking on her grandma’s bedroom door and the dog is protective of my MIL so he bit her. I was on my way maybe 10-15 seconds behind my daughter. I never would have asked or expected her to put the dog down, that’s her baby qmd its just a dog. Things happen but I dont believe that an animal should be sentenced to death for a mistake. The rest of our stay I just stayed extra close to my daughter and kept her away from the dog.
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this is such horseshit. And it’s really pissing me off at the amount of people saying to just kill the dog! The only humane option is NOT euthanization! You could at least try to find the dog another home, one without children since there seems to be an issue with children! We’ve got humans who hurt children every single day still walking this damn earth and people who love that person posting “free (insert name) from prison” but a family who loves their dog you think should just kill it?! It does suck what happened to this child, but the child isn’t dead. The dog deserves life too!
Heartless ass people.
Your mom should do something !
If it were me they can come see the child at my home or get rid of the dog…
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Ask for them to keep the dog separate when you arrive or don’t go there to visit anymore.
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If it were anyone else the dog would have had to be put down.
I would never let my child around that dog again. The fact that they are so casual about it would infuriate me. They should come to your home to see your kids or lock the dog up if they want to see your kids. Period. It’s their grandchild, WTF. Yeah, I get it’s the dog’s home, but it is a DOG. I love animals and have 5, but the second it bites by kid without provocation, no more contact.
Why did the dog bite the boy?..can only give advice if i know that detail
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I would ask them to put the dog outside or in a bedroom if you are visiting or I would just invite them to your house instead. I LOVE dogs. We have a precious one at home but I would not want my child around a dog that bit them in the face, nor would I want to re-traumatize the child. I also would not expect someone to bring their child around my dog after being bit either. The fact that this dog has bitten other times is concerning too.
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My son got bit by my dad’s dog in the face a plastic surgeon, 26 stitches and rabies shots later…my dad wouldn’t put the dog down. So if we went to his house the dog had to be put away while we were there
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Wtf kennel the damn dog. When children are over… Such a simple solution… This is insane…
I wouldn’t take my child over any more if the dog is there. Grandma can’t expect a 4 year old to be okay with being around a dog that cause stitches in the face and trauma.
They should put the dog away if u come to visit if they are going to keep it but if they want agree to keep it out of sight while ur visiting then I myself wouldn’t put my kid in harm’s way u would think they would so the right thing I mean it’s there grandkid but u have the right to be upset totally
They shouldn’t have to get rid of their dog, but they should crate the dog when you come over. If they refuse to do that then I would refuse to visit. No need for it to be anything dramatic. It should be that simple.
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Well what happened? You say the dog is friendly to those it knows and u go there 2-3 week with a child that’s four so did the dog know or not know the child…as far as pushing ur son to see the same dog again idk. Did u watch how Reality tv star Kim Z. dealt with it after her son Kash was bit in the face? I imagine they had the best money to get the best advice on what to do but your mom so do what u want.
Things happen… if it wasn’t this dog’s first time being aggressive than the dog should simply be housed in another room or outside whilst you are visiting. A dog is a dog and even the nicest one will bite for a reason even if you dont know what it is.
I’d just ask them to lock I up while you’re there, there’s no sense in them “getting rid of the dog” because at the end of the day you don’t live there. Yes you visit frequently (but who knows how long you spend there) and that aside it’s not your house not your rules. I think it’s very reasonable for them to just put him in a room or outside or something while you’re there. And knowing he’s stuck in a room or outside I think you can compromise by not staying too long (no more than a few hours at a time)
No you are not “wrong”!!! Read that again, YOU ARE HIS/THEIR MOTHER, your job is to do WHAT YOU AS THEIR MOTHER feels is best. Protect your babies. My husband and I had fur babies long before we were able to have children. We are big dog people but we have a saying in our home. I’d rather have a dead dog than a scarred child. This isn’t the 1st aggressive encounter, then as a mom myself, I wouldnt allow that dog near my child until precautions were taken. You are MOM, it’s not WRONG to protect your children!!
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My son had gotten bite by my parents dog he was playing with my moms dog and my farthers dog came up to them and when my dad accidentally dropped his food the 2 dogs got in a fight and my son was in the middle of it. His ear got bite up pretty bad and we did take him to the hospital. They didnt give stitches cause of the location of the bites they put glue instead and cleaned it out. They wrote a report and my moms dog got taken the next day for 3 days and my son was scared of him for a little bit but now they are best buds my dad didnt want to get rid of him either and was pissed he was going to but they kept him and he hasn’t done anything like that again
An option would be to crate the dog while you visit. Some dogs just do not like small children. Your parents should respect you enough to be accountable for their pet.
I would make sure the dog is put in a kennel or outside where there is no chance he can get to your baby. His safety comes first and foremost!
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Ask the grandparents to keep the dog confined some where else. Dog probably senses the child’s fear and anxiety and becomes defensive. If they aren’t willing to do so have them visit you.
You have to keep your children safe. That’s our number one job. And having your children around that dog isn’t safe. Things happen but if this wasn’t the first time, it won’t be the last.
A grandchild should be more important than a dog sorry… I wouldn’t let my child be around the dog anymore, grandparents should come to you or get rid of the dog
It would depend on the situation. What kind of dog is it? Why did the dog bite? We cant expect dogs to be perfect when we arent. The only things the dog has to communicate is their bark and bite… if the dog has been aggressive before then the owners should figure out why and keep the situation from happening again. If the owners are letting the dog bite without consequences and trying to figure out why then they are responsible for what happened to your son. If dogs dont like children then he shouldn’t be around children.
At very least…the dog needs to be kept away in another room or kennel while you all are there.
Honestly too much is left out of the story for anyone to give an honest well rounded opinion.
Maybe don’t cut ties but definitely don’t go over there Unless they lock the dog up in a kid free area and once the kid is older reintroduce him to the dog so that there isn’t a fear of dog later in life
Keep your children away from this dog. If I had a dog that bit kids, I would either, take it to a shelter so they could rehome where there were no kids, an older couple, perhaps; keep the dog in a separate room, tied outside while children were around, or keep it in a crate when children were around. Until either of these things happen, stay away. Don’t you dare feel bad they they are there only grandchildren. Apparently, the children are not as precious to them as their dog is. Do what you have to do for the safety of your children and do not expose y our child to that dog again. If you do, what kind of message are you giving to your child? You are his advocate. Stand up for him, not the grandparents and their dog.
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Talk to your mom. Explain how you feel and how your son feels about the dog. Ask her to either kennel the dog or put in another room when you visit so her grandson feels safe. Otherwise, you will be unable to visit. I know she loves her dog, but hopefully she loves seeing her grandson even more.
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You have every reason to be upset but you also have no idea what the dog means to your mom. Everyone is entitled to their feelings, it’s how you handle them that counts. Maybe agree that the dog will be put in a kennel or other room while the kids are there. Not all dogs are good with kids and as long as the humans involved are responsible, it doesn’t need to be an issue. It sounds like this hasn’t been handled correctly thus far but tomorrow can be a new day with new decisions. You can love your mom while standing your ground and maintaining safety. However, if they refuse to put the dog elsewhere, I would refuse to visit. Your child needs to come first for you and grandma. Make her choose at that point. If she can’t put the dog elsewhere, she chooses either to not see the kids or to only see them at your house where the dog is not permitted.
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The dog bite needs to be reported. Failure to do so could very well put you in a position of explaining why you did not report (neglect to report). The boy should not be forced to be “reintroduced” to his attacker. If the dog is not taken away from them, at the very least, it needs to be kept muzzled and away from children - or anyone else it could “turn on”. Also, if medical bills are an issue, homeowner’s insurance needs documentation and a claim made. I’ m a grand parent and I cannot imagine a grandmother essentially choosing the dog over a grandchild. You’re in a tough place and family matters can get messy. I hope that this can be resolved for everyone’s sake.
This is such a picture of society today. Your little boy is their grandchild, yet they are more concerned about how their dog feels. We rescue puppies and kittens with tears streaming down our cheeks, yet think nothing of the unborn humans torn to shreds by the hundreds each day. This society is upside down. Take your precious boy and stay away. He is the priority, not the dog. If they can’t keep the dog in another room for a few hours then that speaks volumes.
I am a grandmother and had a dog I loved dearly but I kept him away from my grandkids because they are far more important. They need to keep the dog away from your child.
Have your parents come to your house. I would not let my child be in the company of a dog that has bitten my child. Yes, both of my children were bitten by the same dog, within minutes of each other. We never returned to the family’s house again. They chose to keep their dog; we chose to protect our children. Period.
They need to keep that animal separate from your child, no other way. Now, I’m not saying get rid of the dog (I have my own dog and she is the most important thing in my life, she has gotten me through everything and some days she’s the only reason I’m alive, but she is not fond of children at all and I’d never trust her around kids). However, if the dog is a danger to children, as mine is, it NEEDS to be kept separate. It breaks my heart that my dog can’t have the joy of playing with friends’ and familys’ kids, but there is no question of what has to happen. My dog needs to be kept separate from them, as this dog needs to be kept separate, so the littles are safe and don’t grow up with a fear of lovely furry companions. Your child’s safety should always come first, and they need to understand that.
Oh my word! This is such a tough situation… I feel like I know how much your Mom loves her doggo, but he is an animal who has proven he cannot be trusted. I love my pupper so much, but if he bit my grandson, Im not sure what I would do, but rest assured, they would never have to be in the same place together ever again!!!
We had a dog that bit my Son on his leg it wasent that serious of a bite so we chalked it up too the dog being teased. So we allowed the dog to be around my Son we came home to find blood and my Son on top of the bathroom sink , the dog had targeted him again with severall stitches my Son was lucky to be alive needless to say we had our beloved pet euthanized .I say the dog who bit your son should never be around children , it most likely will target your child again. If your Mother in law wants your Son to visit her house hold the dog needs to be in a locked secured kenell while your Son is present .
I’m sorry I’m a dog lover…how many people does the dog have to bite? Stay away. You keep going and your to blame. They choose the dog over grand children. They can at least make a kennel for when you visit. I have a little dog he nipped at my Granddaughter I made a kennel. God Bless you
The dog should b put away during visits or they should come to u. I have a biting puppy. If it bites a child, it is MY fault. It is the owners responsibility to control aggressive dogs, even when they are still terribly bitey. Can’t wait for teething to be over.
I had that situation with my dog and granddaughter. My dog never broke the skin but it hurt and was scary. I would not let my dog get close to her until she was old enough for me to talk to her When they came to live with me it took awhile of very close supervision for situation to be better. Sometimes dogs are little or are in pain are issues they aren’t as patient to rambunctious kids. For a dog to not used to being around kids daily it is difficult for them
I wouldn’t be back again until the dog was GONE, along with anything else that put MY child in danger! And YES, you’re the momma, and YES, you get to decide that. I can’t understand that grandmother allowing such a thing to happen to one of her grandbabies!
This is just my opinion but we’re talking about their grandchild! I would not take the child back to the grandparents house unless they put the dog up while they’re visiting and yes I have a dog that I love! My grandkids safety comes first!
Ask them to put the furr baby in another until your family is gone someone said they need to hold the dog accountable for one if the dog feels threatened or is scared they lash out idk the dog bit your baby it’s not on me to judge but I will say that dogs are dogs they have no way of saying what’s on their minds your family should put the dog in another room when your family comes over and if they don’t then stop going over there
It is a sad situation. However, it is their home and if they don’t want to respect your feelings or your sons, they will need to see him at your home WITHOUT the dog.
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