This is why I don’t let my baby over to my in-laws until the dog dies. Call me mean but I’ve seen him be aggressive with my father in law and my husband. I will not allow it to happen to my child. They know why he isn’t allowed over there and I’m sure they think I’m a bitch but I don’t care. It’s nothing compared to what I’ll be like if my baby gets hurt.
You knowingly take your child 2-3 times a week around a dog that is known to be aggressive and now it’s the dogs fault? Was the dog out? Was the dog put away and got out? Were they playing and the dog got spooked or to excited? Did the kid get too rough? Did the dog just randomly attack for no reason? Were the two left alone? Just stop taking your kid to that house. It’s every adult who was there fault not the dog because his personality was no secret he never should of been around the child
Dogs over people should never happen! I agree, children should be taught to respect dogs and other animals and be gentle, but what if a child trips and falls on a dog and startles it?? No one at fault, but very likely to happen in a household with children.
I hate when people act like it’s the kids fault! I have seen other people’s kids treat my dog unkindly, he got up and left. No biting, no scared cowering, no growling, no nipping…dogs should be taught boundaries too! But dogs lives should not be more important than a humans!
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Ok… My son has been bitten 4 times in total… Never required stiches though first time was our family pet… She had never been around kids… So after a faw pop with the fly swat and my son respecting her there are no problems… He sit on her and rubs her ear while watching tv lays on snd belly amd naps and she does really well with my 2 year old as well my cousin dog bit him twice 2Thanksgiving in a row… Weird thing about it is he is her kids dogs… That being said… They didnt have him out to sleep becauae he has never acted agressive before but I have a very… Ferminoal alpha male… And other male dogs smell it on my.kids… Snd are not sure how to react… And it hasnt made hin scared but he is much more cautious… I would ask them to put him in a room to crate him… For a while… Then if he is crated… Let your son go to the crate on his terms and see how the dog reacts… You also have to consider is the dog older… Does it see well… Is that why… Its reacting that way … Some peoples pets are like there children… You need to consider it from all sides… But if they wont do anything to help the situation… I would withdraw frok the situation… Until there is a solution
My grandmother had a dog that attacked me when I was 2. She didn’t put it down. It attacked me a second time and among killed me. I had to have surgeries and tons of stitches. My grandfather shot the dog before the ambulance ever got there that time according to what my parents told me.
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The animal owner is responsible for there pets behavior and they should be held responsible. If the dog is aggressive it should have been put up when the kids are there. There should have been a report when/where he got stitches and animal control should have took over the case unless there was a lie about what happened.
I say lock the dog in another room while you are visiting. Your child comes first and foremost.
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OK, I will suggest something more constructive based on my more recent experience with my daughter’s dog. Tucker is a vicious aggressive ass hat of a dog. He does fine with the household family but is aggressive with anyone else.
I went down last weekend with my two dogs so I could help with painting and some other stuff for a few days. Tucker even when leashed tried to attack me and my big dog. My big dog could have ripped his head off with little or no effort. The dog is just not that bright.
Instead of keeping myself and my dogs at risk, we left. I drove 1 1/2 hours there and the same back. They can hire someone to paint.
I wouldn’t visit anymore until they deal with the dog. The safety of the child is more important. If they want to see the child, let them come to you and leave the dog home.
Just put the dog in a separate room when you visit. Was anyone there when the dog bit your son. Did anyone see it? If not, no one knows what happened. If the dog is otherwise friendly and your son remains (understandably) afraid of the dog, just keep them separated until some time had passed then try and reintroduce when everyone is more comfortable.
Pick up a muzzle. When you visit let them know either the dog needs put in another area or you will muzzle it around your son.
I think something should be done with the dog either rehomed or put down . That dogs got away worth biting your child and breaking skin imagine what it would do the next time . As for your son being terrified I’d say a counsellor may be good due to him being so scared xx
The dog should be euthanized
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It’s their dog, they can do what they want with it. Just ask that it be put outside while you are there.
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Needs to be put down. And I wouldn’t be taking my child back to their house!!
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They need to put the dog away while you’re there or they come to your house. That’s really the only options here. They don’t need to put down the dog or get rid of the dog, that’s their baby, you can’t ask them to do that. You know the dog is aggressive yet you still allowed your son around the dog, a lot. Also, I don’t think the dog just snapped at your child’s face for no reason. Kids can be rough the dogs, maybe it’s just a misunderstanding.
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Possible solutions:
- Have your parents come to your house (without the dog of course).
- Keep the dog in a room while you and your child are over your parents house.
- Your parents should train the dog better with the help of a dog trainer.
their insurance should cover the bill
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Honestly I would ask that the dog be put somewhere during visits. Otherwise I would not visit with my child.
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Didn’t the hospital report the bite?
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Some dogs just don’t feel comfortable around kids. I would keep your son away until he’s a little older. The grandparents can come to your house to see your son.
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Don’t go back they either give the dog up are else that dog could kill your son
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Moral of story eathier put the dog in other room are quit going
I had the same situation last august when my own dog bit my then 2 year old in the face. She is old and honestly we figured out it was an accident and we have tried to get the two to be back together but honestly now the dog is scared of being around our kids so we have been working to rehome the dog. As for my daughter she would like to be able to be around the dog again and is fine around other dogs. All I can honestly say is make sure he does get reintroduced to dogs because if not he will have a fear that will never go away.
You go to someone else’s house, where the dog actually lives, and expect THEM to make changes? Talk about entitled! Stop going to their fucking house! They want to see you and your family? Invite them over to yours, without their dog. How is that so hard?
Either don’t go. Or they keep the animal in another room during your visits.
I would never ask my parents to get rid of there dog but would ask them to put there dog outside, in another room or somewhere else until we leave when we visit. I understand dogs could turn but did your son ever do something that maybe you didn’t see and now the dog doesn’t feel safe
My dog has the same issue but nobody has ever had to have stitches! That’s pretty bad! You’re not wrong at all! Your parents should pick up the dog when y’all are over. If they can’t do that I wouldn’t allow my son back over until they pick the dog up!
I’d be fuming!!! Brooklyn Tàylor
Don’t go there, have them come yo your house.
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My sister has a dog she has bit my oldest daughter 3. A few times. Not on the face tho. She locked up the dog everytime we come over. And we are currently working with her dog to be re-introduced to my toddlers. Her dog is a herding type dog so the dog was nipping. We watch her body signs.
I went through that situation with my best friend I chose to let them keep the dog alive instead of euthanizing it. I still have scars till this day all over my body from that dog attack and I’ve never been able to own my own pet let alone get near them. I honestly just wouldn’t take my child back over there it may ruin your relationship with your parents but in the end it’s your only right. It’s their dog so if they want to keep it that’s fine but they can lose their daughter in the process as well as their grandson
I think the dog should be out in another room while the child visits, if that’s what your comfortable with. You are the parent. Your must feel comfortable with your child’s safety. Our children (2&3) have a weenie dog and cats. For the most part our children are sweet to the dog and the dog is sweet to them… however… both children have been bit twice, all occasions have never even broken the skin and have all been the fault of the children. Our weenie dog is the only dog I let our kids play with or pet. I am uncomfortable letting them pet and play with other dogs, even my grandparents dog.
I’ve been bitten by the family dog when I was a kid and had to get 4 stitches on my lip. I scared the dog and he snapped at me. It was an accident and my dog honestly felt bad for doing it. He was scared to come around me and when he did his tail was between his legs. I wouldn’t ask anyone to get rid of their animal but I would ask they put the dog in a different room until the visit is done or until my child is comfortable enough to be around the animal again.
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Don’t take ur child back there make them come to your safe house to see your child… You must always put your child’s needs first as they are depending on you to protect them
Had to put my dog down after he bit my granddaughter. Couldn’t risk a more severe injury to her or grandson. Broke my heart, but no choice.
Honestly they should never be left unsupervised to begin with, doesn’t matter how cool the dog was with them either. Sometimes things happen and we can’t predict or expect the animal to act right if it was messed with. I’d just have the dog is a separate space when visiting or don’t visit at all.
If they bite once they most likely will do it again the child will be scared for life when I worked at the hospital seen some folks where the dog really tore up there face and the dr had to try and put it back together
I cannot with dogs who bite children. My parents have a small dog, chihuahua mix, he’s never once bit any of my kids. Nipped yes, but he has never drawn blood and never nipped again after the one time. When the kids are getting on his nerves, he goes to a different room or sits out of reach. As much as they love their dog, if he were to ever harm a child to the point they needed hospital attention, he’d be a goner. If the dog hasn’t gotten used to your children despite them being around a decent amount, he never will. I would demand the dog be put in another room, and if your parents won’t accept that then I wouldn’t go over anymore 🤷 your kids come first, dogs that are aggressive towards children are nothing to mess around about
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Keep the dog outside while visiting or get the dog a musle. Maybe just have them come to you guys if they don’t agree to that
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I wouldn’t be visiting there unless the dog is in a kennel or in another room. Sorry but the safety of my child is my number one priority. Make it a boundary
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Don’t take your son back to the house, if the grand parents really want to see them, let them come visit at your place. The next time it could be worse.
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I know your mad but thats their pet. Who knows why it happened. Have them go to your house instead.
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I have a 13 or old chi. She belonged to m. deceased husband she will snap at kids. If they get rough with her. Or anybody strange. All the kids know to leave her alone. If anybody messed with her he would tell them she lives here you just visiting
I would not allow my child to be around the dog again.
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It’s their choice if animal control doesn’t step in. It is your choice to not out your child in that position again. You don’t have to cute ties but I sure wouldn’t be going over there as long as the dog is there, they can come to you or meet you elsewhere.
It depends on how it happened, if it was a random attack or it was provoked. There’s a nip and there’s a bite and if the dog has a history of aggression and a child requires stitches, they will bite again and your son will be forever reminded of that trauma and not feel safe in that environment, which it sounds like he is in, a lot.
Next time he might go for his throat… Out of interest, what is the dog breed and how old is it?
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If your.son did not tease or.provoke the dog…its.not acceptable
My parents have a GSP who is VERY active, jumps, etc. Every time we visit they keep their dog in the kennel until we leave. Only recently have they asked if they can take him out for short periods of time so he can get used to being around my daughter (19months) and we hold her while he is out.
Otherwise, have grandparents visit you at your home, leaving the dog at home.
I personally am not a huge fan of dogs, but from my experience they don’t lash out unless there is a reason. This is not saying your 4 year old really “did” anything to the dog, but perhaps the dog was scared by something the 4 year old did to scare him inadvertently.
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I would do what is best for your kids and tail your grandparents if they one see the kids they got to come your place
We have a 120 ps doberman…our grandkids are all over him…we he gets enough he.looks at us…not them…and growls a little…they know it’s time to give him a break…he has never once even nipped at them and is very protective over them
One of my dogs bit my son did a bit of damage ,it got put down as once they break skin they will attack that child again
Sad that they value the dogs life over their grandchild’s life. Being this isn’t the first time he was aggressive.
Do not traumatize your child any more by bringing him to the grandparents house… make them come to you now.
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I would tell them they will have to come visit in my home if they want to see their grandchildren if they don’t do anything about the dog.
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Put dog in a kennel.dogs don’t just bite for no reason .
No excuse. Muzzle dog with soft muzzle just when your son is there. I hope your parents gave good home owners insurance. If the dog is biting your son the next bite might might be someone else’s child and law suit will happen. Dangerous for your child and someone elses.
My dog will be 10 in October (he is small BUT) he is great with my 4 year old and we now have a 5 month old. If he bit of one them he would leave! I don’t care how long he was here before them.
Don’t take your child back to their house. If they want to visit with you and their grandkids, they need to come to you.
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My dog bit my son in the face and required stitches in several different areas of the face. My son and my dog were just playing. No aggression at all. Then all of a sudden my dog let go of the you and bit my son in the face. My son was 1 1/2 at the time and was always taught to respect animals. No climbing on him. No pulling his tail or ears. No smacking him. No getting on the dogs bed or bothering him while he’s eating. Heck, he wasn’t even allowed near the dogs food bowl at any point in time. The dog just did what he did for whatever reason. But I wasn’t going allow the opportunity for it to happen again. Long story short, if they don’t do something about their dog and expect you to allow your child around the dog again, they would be the assholes to not be understanding as to why you won’t come around.
It’s more than just respectful to animals. As a pet owner myself it’s important I be a responsible pet owner. Which means whenever anyone even those my dogs are familiar with I watch. If I notice my dog being uncomfortable or getting anxious it’s my responsibility as a pet owner to remove my dog from the situation that is causing him stress. This is to avoid an incident like a dog bite. As a parent it is my responsibility to watch my children (I have 4) whenever around animals despite them knowing how to be respectful to animals because they may not be aware of a dog communicating they don’t like something. So with that said yourself as well as your parents both need to be held accountable for being irresponsible. I hope your son heals well and does not remain afraid of dogs. My son too was bitten by an ex boyfriend dog. I was not witness to the bite. But it was very traumatic for my son. He is no longer scared of dogs and his lip healed up really well!
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This same thing happened to myself. My parents chose to keep us children away from the dog. My grandparents had to visit us at our house or out at a restaurant, etc. After about 5 years of this the dog passed away and we were allowed back there.
I’ll say this: my mother in law’s dog bit my daughter when my daughter was 3 or 4. The dog had been rescued many years before. My daughter was being rambunctious with toys. She spooked the dog and the dig reacted. It wasn’t an aggressive attack. It was a fear reaction. My mother in law cried thinking I was going to demand the dog be put down. I understood the situation and my daughter was fine (little scar but nothing that needed stitches). My daughter is almost 10 now and the dog has never bit another person.
When I was a kid, my mom took in a rottweiler that was going to be put down because he bit a toddler that was pulling on him while he was eating. We had him for years and years afterwards without any aggression, until we unfortunately lost him to cancer.
It really depends on the situation that the bite occurred. If the dog is just attacking, you can press charges through Animal Control. Don’t expect it to go over well with the family, though.
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Aah how did it happen?
I want to know exactly how one teaches a 4 year old how to respect all animal.
I call bullshit on that.
Why did he go for his face in the first place? I’ve never seen an animal just randomly attack someone they know for absolutely no reason.
Yeah I would be done with that situation, my child comes before a stupid dog
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My parents dog had snipped at my child and punctured skin- my son had accidently stepped on his balls. Due to the situation we didnt want harm to come to the dog bc my child shouldnt have been near there. Son was then terrified of the dog. Dog would go into the bathroom every time we visited. Problem solved.
Some of these comments are so stupid, that child is more important than a bloody dog ffs
I hope that poor baby is ok, I would of been f*cking pissed
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I wouldn’t go over there until they at least agree to keep the dog put away when you are there. I don’t care what anyone says. If my dog bit my child enough that they needed stitches, the dogs goes. No matter what. Idc if it’s been in the family for it’s whole life. It’s a danger to a HUMAN. Your children mean more than your dog does. I love my animals very much. But make no mistake a dog is not above a child in any way shape or form. If they can’t agree to keep it at least locked in another room, they don’t go over.
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Screw that! I would NOT take my child there until that dog was gone!!! I don’t care who it is!
Don’t risk your child’s life. If it happens once, it’ll happen again. If they can not accept your requests to keep your child safe then they shouldn’t be allowed around your child. Simple. Protect your child. But don’t put the dog down, they do not bite for no reason.
Sorry but it’s not your dog so you really don’t have a say if they want to rehome the dog might not be what you want to hear
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Depending on situation. Were you 1000% positive your child did not provoke the animal? An animal isn’t to blame if they had reason. If they didn’t have reason and snap often then they need to be put to sleep or rehomed.
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Ummmm ok so… first of all, I wouldn’t go back until they removed the dog.
Secondly if you were honest at the doctor’s about who’s dog bit your kid. The cops have already gotten a report, as well as animal control if you have one. Doctors have to legally report dog bites.
The dog should be put on a Mandatory quarantine, if they can prove the dogs got it’s rabies shot then it can be at home. If they can’t prove it, then they will most likely have to pay to have the dog boarded at AC for the quarantine period. Although if the dog has other bites on its record they may deem the dog as dangerous and suggest it be PTS.
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I wouldn’t be allowing any children around that dog. If they absolutely refuse to do something about the dog then it either needs to be be shut away so it can’t reach the kids or you don’t go there anymore
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There is no need to cut ties with your parents. Just let them know that they are more than welcome to visit their grandson at your place.
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You dont have a right to tell them what to do with thier dog. However you have a right to decide what your child does. I would not allow my child in that home if the dog is there.
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There is no way in hell I would ever allow them to even watch my child again if they think that is acceptable i mean that is putting the child in danger and i will tell you this being a dog breeder myself …the dog should be put down
Don’t go there anymore
I wouldn’t be taking mine back. Especially since it’s not the first time.
So quick to put a animal down when some times the animal just has a knee jerk reaction to a little brat pulling on them. So before we kill a animal lets make sure the animal was actually in the wrong.
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the child is more important then a dog he bit someone once he will bite again
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As a mother and dog lover i would say to explain your son is afraid and to keep dog in another room when he visits. Some dogs dont do well with children but it doesnt mean the animal has to die. Keep them separate or dont visit. You will need to introduce your son to a kid friendly dog like a lab,golden retriever etc. But not the dog that bit him. You will have to help him over come the fear of any dog biting him.
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The dog should be put down, for sure!
It sounds like that dog should’ve been put down the first time it was aggressive, bringing my child back around the dog would be the last thing I’d do, I’d cut ties and tell my parents that they could get the put down themselves or you would call animal control
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My parents have a border collie and she would nibble the bottom of your legs to mimic the rounding of sheep she was never allowed in the room again when my little ones were around she never hurt either of them but surely it’s the sensible thing to do you just never know x
Must of been quite a bite to need stitches. Was your child doing anything to the dog? Were you and your parents watching child and dog? I personally would not be reintroducing the dog to the child. I would be saying if parents/grandparents want to see you then they come to you, or crate the dog when they have any visitors to reduce dogs anxiety
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I honestly wouldn’t be bringing my child back over there if said child is scared of the animal
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Were you there when this happened? Most dogs dont just bite. I’m sure you teach ur kid to be respectful to animals but 4 is still young, and should still be supervised.
I would not go back again until that dog is gone ita bit before it will do it again
I tell them your not going back again until the dog is GONE !!!
No matter of your son preovked it or not it don’t matter that dog is not safe at all
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You are his mother first…end of story
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Does it really take more than 1 bite to know to keep the dog put away from company when visiting ? 🤷 Or just don’t go…
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We had a dog bite my granddaughter in the head. She needed 37 stitches to close the wound. The dog was gone before she returned from the hospital . There are too many wonderful pets out there to have one that endangers a child.
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I would try to talk to them about putting the dog away or locking it up in a cage or another room if they insist on keeping it. That way there is at least compromise. The boy doesnt see the dog anymore and is no longer around it and the grandparents keep the dog.
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I would tell them that I’m only coming over if the dog is put in a different room… or they could come visit at your own home. Thats it.
Also, i may cut ties bc im petty and id be PISSED. And im an animal LOVER. But, you said that you make your children respect animals and it has happened more than once so I would be done…
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I’m sorry idc who my dog bites… I’m not getting rid of it. If y’all knew the dog had already shown aggressive tendencies then why bring it around the child at all? When y’all come over the dog should be locked in a kennel or in another room. No reintroducing them. I just can’t understand why a child would be let around a dog that has already shown signs then you want to punish the animal?
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You can file an anonymous complaint with animal control. They’ll investigate
I’d have reported this dog and let the authorities deal with it. A puppy nipping is 1 thing. A full grown dog with known aggressivness and a history of biting is a whole other thing. Amd for it to go unrecognized is DISGUSTING on your families behalf. Wtf. It wouldn’t be coming near my kids ever again. If it did I’d snap its neck with my bare hands.
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Tell them to come to your house if they wanna see you and your son. Your child comes first always!
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Crate train the dog. It is awesome. I lock my dogs in it when i go out or have visitors. One of them is a biter. They love their crates so it is a win/win for everyone
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Even friendly over excited dogs can do alot of damage to the young and the elderly. I think Sara 's advice is the best so far. Either the dog is locked away when you visit or you don’t visit. You could leave a few things around the dogs house with your son’s scent on it eg towel or small blankets so the dog can get used to it more …might help