Ok I need more info. How old is your child? Did he do anything to cause any agitation? I am not at all condoning or excusing this dogs behavior but I have see many children who are left alone with a dog and there pulling, tugging, Biting and animals will let you know when they’re hurt. Js. Watch your kids!! But if the animals are acting out, they shouldn’t be around kids
Me personally, If I know someone regardless if grandparents or not know their dog is aggressive (usually gets worse with age, what we gonna go do rehome them each time they get older?) no. And then if I knew the dog was aggressive either I’d make sure my child wasn’t near the dog or my friend out the dog away or outside away from my child.
Yes it’s a big deal but I wouldn’t get rid of my dog if I were them. They can put it away while you’re there or can come to you to visit? I had to give one of my dogs to my mom when my son was born because he’s aggressive towards him, now when we go visit , we put a gate up or lock him ina room so that he can’t get to my son. I’d never expect someone to get rid of their dog so that I can come over. Even if he bit my kid honestly.
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Dog needs to get an aggression test done and if he fails be put down, if that’s not an option muzzle him while anyone is around or like other people have said in a crate/kennel out of site. My dog turned funny after my son was born and started nipping, peeing and barking a lot so I was ready to put him down but gave him to a family member who wanted to see how he did with them and he is doing amazing now.
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Honestly, you could file a police report on them. I love dogs, but if a dog ever bit my son and broke skin, that dog is dead. Idc.
You need to woman up, be a parent and hold your mother accountable.
Either they get rid of the dog or they are cut off out of yalls lives until they do the right thing. There is no if ands or buts.
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The child comes first. With that said, I don’t think if they have had the dog a long time that they should get rid of it. If it’s a fairly new animal, I would be taking it back or rehome to someone capable of training or buying the training. Training would be good or just agree to keep the dog locked up or away when you and your son visit. Although, that’s cruel to the animal in my opinion.
There’s no right answer here. Bottom line is if the dog is dangerous, then something should be done about that. If my child got bit and needed stitches, my child would never see that dog again. Whether that be me cutting ties or coming to an agreement about it.
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Idc how long you’ve had the dog when they bite kids they gotta go.
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I would never make him go around that dog ever again …that was a traumatic experience. Grandpatents need to figure this siuation out…child before any dog.
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Call animal control or tell her to put the dog inside a room or use a baby gate to keep seperate . Also why did the dog bite the child , and whu didnt the hospital make u do a police report or call animal control.
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Frankly they have three options. 1 they crate or separate the animal on another room when you visit, 2 they visit you at your house and leave dog at home 3 get rid of dog.
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It’s a tough call because none of us were there. We don’t know why the dog bit your son & we don’t know the dogs temperament.
My son is still learning to be gentile & nice to animals. I know that sometimes he tries to express love by putting our dog in a headlock (he’s trying to hug her). He can do that to our dog because she knows he means well. When he’s mean to her he gets scolded & hits on the hand or butt depending on what he did. I also know our dog & trust that if she barks at him or bites him it’s for a reason as she’s normally very easy going. I know my child & I know my dog. I would never let him even try to love on another dog the way he loves on ours because he would get bit no doubt because other dogs wouldn’t understand that he’s trying to love them.
Maybe trying to understand how the situation escalated to that point before jumping to a “get rid of the dog” conclusion is reached
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I’m surprised animal control didnt step in from the start they usually always do when a dog bites a child. I would have them put the dog in a seperate room when you guys are there if they don’t want to do so i would not go.
I would respect my son, if the dog stays then he should not be expected to go back over there. I’m a grandmother of 17 and i would totally understand but then I wouldn’t keep the dog. My grandson (8) was standing in his living room in front of the TV watching cartoons and the “ Family Dog“ a Doberman, got up off the couch walked over snatched my grandson by the butt cheek and viciously shook him from side to side he had to have many many stitches. My grandson did nothing to provoke the attack!! That Family dog was put down.
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There are rules about dogs that bite. If it is a bad bite and broke the skin, they may have to get rid of the dog or not have it around your kids ever.
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I’d Respect that the child doesn’t want to be around the dog… If your parents want to keep the dog, then I guess that’s their decision… If they want to see their grandson they can come over… The dog needs to be PTS in my opinion or given to a family with much older kids
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I would only visit if the dog was going to be put away while child is visiting. If they wouldn’t agree to this they would have to come to my house to see their grandbaby.
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If the dog is loving to people he knows you say that will include you if so as you are regular visitors?. Animals can react strongly to different stresses like humans particularly with young children. Keep the dog away from your son and it’s your mother’s call she should understand the situation you have been put in.
What did your kid do to the dog?
Dogs dont bite for no reason. There is a ladder of aggression, and many many many signs and warnings before it escalates to a bite that actually breaks skin.
Secondly… Why was your kid close enough to get bit in the face?
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This isn’t ok. You should report the dog. I would totally get rid of dog. It will always have this behavior and probability get worse with age. I wouldn’t necessarily cut ties, but taken a step back and not talk for little bit. And wouldn’t ever go to their house until dog is gone period. And they need to understand their grand kid your kid comes first. And hopefully husband backs you up. Good luck
First the age of said child and how long she had the dog and if u son every did anything to harm said dog u left alot out
Why can’t they kennel their dog while you guys are there? Your child should come first to you and them but that being said asking them to get rid of/put their dog down isn’t fair either. They should place the dog in a kennel or separate room while you guys are there. Problem solved. Dog won’t be around your child. I’m sure you can come to a compromise that you will both be okay with.
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They can put the dog in a room away from you and your son while you visit.
Sorry but i would have beat the dog like a grown man. Nothing or no one hurts my kids period. It made a choice to show unnecessary aggression, you make a choice on how you react 🤷
I simply wouldn’t take my children over there until the dog was gone.
If it was a strangers kid, the dog would be in an animal shelter, in quarantine living his last days. They’re taking advantage that you’re family. So wrong!
If it’s aggressive enough to attack when not in dangerous/serious situation, then it needs to be put down. If that’s not an option, at very least in a locked kennel in room with door closed while visitors are over. There is no “Reintroducing.” The fact that they even suggested that would make me seriously re-evaluate our visitation schedule.
My mom had a little grumpy older dog and she would bark, growl and snip at the boys but never bit them. She wasn’t allowed around my kids after the 3rd time of that type of aggression. If my mom wouldn’t have put her up when we came over, we wouldn’t of gone over!! Nothing is more important than my sons safety. I grew up with that dog for 15 years and I honestly don’t know what I would have done if she would have bitten my sons face. I went to college for vet medicine and worked in a clinic, I’ve seen a lot of aggressive dogs attack without any type of provoking. I’ve also seen plenty that can only handle so much before they snap. Not sure which this situation is.
Your mom needs to seriously think about her priorities if distancing and guaranteeing your child’s safety wasn’t first thing out of her mouth!!!
I’m so sorry your son was hurt. I truly hope this event doesn’t change his attitude towards dogs forever and I hope he heals quickly. 
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Personally I wouldn’t make my child be around that dog ever again. I wouldn’t even argue with them there is no argument that child should not have to be put back in a situation that has traumatised him. If they expect you to accept that they are keeping the dog then they should respect your decision not to put your son at risk being around that dog again.
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I would definitely not allow the dog around my child ever again. My 12 yr old got bitten by a dog at a friend’s house. The dog was super protective as she just had puppies. My daughter was on a different side of a small fence and not near he dog. It broke the skin but did not require stitches. She won’t be going near that dog again. She is scared to death of that whole breed, now, as it was traumatic.
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Report them to animal control
My dog has min pins and if they ever broke skin I’d def have something happen even if I had to sue my own momma. 
or throw that dog out the window. My son was bit by a dog that was 8 and grew up w kids. No stitches but his face was pretty bad. It was my boyfriends day later that dog was put down.
I would think the hospital or where ever you took him will report , what kinda dog, some dogs don’t do well with children so they need to be separated , absolutely not saying the dog bite is ok !!!
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Always put your children first! If your child doesnt want ANYTHING to do w that Dog then u should respect that but also explain to him that not all dogs are like that . As far as his grandparents make them Come to
Your house or to be Kept out of sight if they want u to visit if they refuse then im sorry but they prefer their dog of their grandchild and at that point i wouldnt even bother … YOUR CHILDREN ALWAYS SHOULD COME FIRST 
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I differently wouldn’t take my child back there until his grandparents do something me myself I have dogs and have had dogs for many years of my life and if any of my dogs ever bit anyone It would never happen again once is to many times maybe they can put the dog in another room while your there
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Honestly it depends on the type of bite. Was the child attacked or did the dog snap and get the face? Having the dog kenneled while you visit is a great compromise if it was snap that got his face but if it was a full on attack the dog needs to be put down. While many will say cut ties now since they refuse to put it down, I say don’t cut ties just yet. If there is a compromise and the dog stays kenneled in another room while your there, great! Kids do need their grandparents. If they don’t kennel it then don’t go there and they can come to you. If that doesn’t fly with them… bye Felicia!
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They should come to your house without the dog if they want a relationship with their grandchild. It’s a great solution. If they don’t like it that’s selfish in my opinion. Not only to expect you to be okay with that dog around your kid but the fact that THEY SEEM TO NOT CARE about your son’s safety is asinine to me. Not be rude just my opinion. If someone doesn’t care about my kids safety. That’s all I need to know and a grandparent should care and even if they don’t they should understand that the actual parent does 
like this is crazy to me.
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Your childs safety and him being terrified comes first. I would hate for this to happen to my kids relationship with their grandparent, but there is no gaurentee the dog won’t do it again or to another child
I would not allow my kids there again. The only way theyd see the grandkids again is at your house without the dog. No exceptions. If the dog has bit before and this bite was completely unprovoked the dog needs to be put to sleep. I would call animal control and force them to get the dog a new home with no kids or force them to out the dog down.
I mean…no one wants to destroy their dogs, that’s a fact. It’s your parents dogs so pushing can make your relationship worse. I would suggest making visits be at your house.
If they refuse to do something about the dog then I’d refuse to bring my child around. Love animals but when they attack/bite somebody they need to be put down
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Just keep your child away from the dog. My son was with his dad and his dog had gotten hurt and even though I had told his dad I was on my way and to not let my children around the dog with it hurt he did anyway. My sons face, neck, hands and arms were torn up … had to have surgery the repair his nose. We kept the dog. It wasn’t the dogs fault. It wasn’t my sons fault. The dog was hurt and my son had compassion and tried to help. My son was terrified after the attack. We kept them separate and for a while.
No reason to cut off your family, ppl that I’m sure love all of you bc of their fur baby. Esp. when children grow up animal become the replacement children and they are loved too.
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Don’t care whose dog is it! Poor baby! It might be traumatic for him. Next time, dog shouldn’t be around when you guys come. Otherwise, dog must go! Sorry! Take care.
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Ur mom needs to kennel the dog up when ur son comes to visit. My mom had a jack russel terrior that didn’t do well around children and that is what she would do when ppl came over with kids so nobody got hurt and even adults. It wasn’t to be mean it was for protection. Something to think about. If my mom and dad could do it so can others. Prince has now gone to doggie heaven and yes he has bit me a few times but it was my fault i spooked him. Good luck and hugs to ur son
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I had a dogs many many years before my oldest grandchild was born. (Now I have 6) If one of them even thought of biting one of the kids, the dogs would have to go. I would kill it for sure. There is NO WAY I would choose an animal over my kids or grandkids…or anyone for that matter.
If they choose to keep the dog, then I wouldn’t visit them, they can come visit you and leave the dog at home
There are simply no good excuses for not providing a safe environment for a child. That’s YOUR part in this.
Your parents have opted to keep a repeated biter. Now it’s up to you to not let your child be in that environment. Parents can come to you.
*Keep in mind, dogs are dogs and bite/nip for several reasons. Could be play, could be aggression, could be the dog doesn’t particularly like children, some dogs don’t.
Regardless of the why, it’s going to continue to happen, so your only option is not letting your child be around the dog.
Growing up i had a fox terrier/cocker spaniel mix and he wasnt very kind. He wss aggressive and he bit a friend of our families son in the face. They said they would stop being friends with us and would not be around us if we didnt put the dog to sleep or give him away so my parents put him to sleep. I was very very angry they took away my dog. As soon as i had my son i realized that when you have kids you will do ANYTHING for them and to protect them and i wasnt angry anymore because i understood. Now as an adult with 2 kids of my own we have a small dog who has never bit anyone but i know he can be temperamental and so when we get company with small kids i put him in his crate or in another room with the door shut so he doesnt have an opportunity to bite anyone. Kids always come first. If the dog was teased/aggrivated and acted out of frustration because kids wont stop bothering them then thats one thing but to attack 100% unprovoked is another and that is a dangerous dog.
If my son got bit in the face by any dog i would never expose my child to that dog again. If your parents wont atleast put the dog away while your child visits then i wouldn’t allow him to go there
Personally I’d never keep a dog that showed any aggression. I’d not go there either. Invite them over without their dogs
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My dog bit my niece in the face but it was because she cornered him on the couch and barked at him so he bit her . We told her not to but she kept doing it so maybe the dog felt cornered and was scared.
If the dog did it once it may do it again given the chance and it may be worse next time. Tell the grandparents you love them but cant chance it. Maybe they will come up with a solution. Otherwise I’d keep the visits to your house only.
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Your parents are wrong this is not a good animal no matter I had a dog and it bit a little girl in my yard I did get rid of the dog for the safety of my children and others
I would stop taking them over. If your family wants to see him then they can make arrangements to see him at your place or at a park. It’s either that or give rid of the dog. Plain and simple.
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I don’t know the circumstances. If you keep your son away he may end up fearing that particular breed, or dogs in general, for the rest of his life. On the other hand, the dog does need to be held accountable. Maybe the dog was not feeling well or something. Maybe the dog was hurt? Most dogs don’t just bite people they know for no reason.
Just ask them to keep the dog in a separate room while you’re there with your son. Compromises make both parties feel better usually.
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A lot of times pets especially dogs get jealous of little ones. I wouldn’t let it around my child after it bit unprovoked
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if your child bit their child…you hold the child accountable…and keep them seperated…you can still visit…but seperate child from dog…if the dog felt threatened or protective it will bite…child may not have been at fault…but the dog is a dog…not always predictable. they love their fur baby…and their grandchild…do not make them choose who to love. the dog is emotional support full time…even if not a goverment approved support animal.
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They should lock the door up when you come over to make sure it doesn’t happen again. I also believe they are right a little bit with the reintroducing the dog until he does get used to your son. How long has the dog known your son?? The dog also might look l not like things smaller than it. Like children. I saw a dog over time that hate children and would bite at them but loved adults. How is he with other children?? That’ll tell you allot right there.
They can reimburse you for out of pocket costs at the hospital. They should be willing to crate, or kennel their dog prior to your visiting. If not, then they can visit at your home, and leave their dog at home…period!! If they don’t want to do any of those suggestions…no more visiting…
My daughter had 2 large 86 and 90 lb dogs.One male, one female. Just mutts. She had twins. The dogs were fine. There are pictures of the babys laying on the floor and the male just comes and lays down next to them. The female did the same. When the babys started to crawl, the male was laying on the couch next to my daughter. Baby girl crawled over to her, pulled herself up, and the dog grabbed her by the top of the head. There was a tiny pin prick because we think she scared him, and he just stopped. To late, my son in law took the dog and had it put down. If he did it once it will happen again. We have a rescue that gets behind people and nip them in the ankle. He has a bad underbite so he can’t bite, but he is muzzled when anyone is here. Not taking a chance. Otherwise, he listens, he is a great little lap dog, but he has that little dog syndrome. LOL Bad feature about rescue dogs, you don’t know here they have n or what they have been through.
No dog would be worth that risk, sorry dog would go!
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I agree have them put the dog in another room or kennel. If a dog I had bit any child exspecially my grandchild theres no question it would be gone. Any dog that bites a child should be kennels or put down. What breed is this dog?
I wonder where this happened because where I live, if you took a child to get stitches, they ask what happened. If it is a dog bite, they quarentine the dog at the very least. Also, our local hospital does not like to stitch up a dog bite because of infection risk.
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If they are refusing to get rid of the dog, suggest having them come to your house to visit. If that’s not possible, demand that the dog be kept away from you and your child by being put in a kennel, outside or another room while you’re there. Please don’t cut off all contact with the only grandparents your child has?! There are many other options besides that.
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I agree bye bye dog . If your family wants to see your son then they have to come to your place your child is first not the dog.
Erika’s comment above is sooo correct. Don’t make your child face a fear. Your parents should pay the medical costs.
Take care.
Stay the hell away catch up with folks well away from dog.!!! It needs euthanasia? Youre kids or dog are first ??? Get a grip for gods sake???
Ask them to out the dpg away while the kids are around. If they wont have them visit you and atop going over there.
Any and all dogs can kill a young child! Who comes first yrw parents dog or your child FFS
I propose two questions: Why take the risk? How much do you value your son’s life?
Keep the dogs and the kids apart ,simple
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The dog should be gone …no question …I have grandchildren and love them more…
That dog needs to be put down. Period!
No your not. The dog should be gone.
Write them out of your life if their choosing their dog over their grandchild
No dogs around child
Report it to animal control
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i have 4 rescue dogs i love . but i would never let any dog of mine that showed agression around any company esp not children i persoanlly would not go to their home if they want to s ee you and your son they can come to your home without the dog of course ,your childs safety comes 1st
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If they should decide to keep the dog knowing how you and your son feel do not let your son go to their house without you. Make sure dog is always kept locked in another room. Away from your son. If they will not do this stay away. No way would I even leave my son there thinking they’ll keep dog locked away.
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Could be that the dog was jealous of the child. Child was in the dogs home keep them separated. When young kids come to my home my fur baby goes in its cage. To keep everyone safe.
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Well, I’m at grandma n great grandmother, so, I dont have animals, but I would probably smack that dog into next week if it bit any of my babies, just unacceptable, your mom should know better, put it in another room when go over or have her come to your house…but never let your kids go over n around that dog…period.
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The dog needs to be kept away from kids. But don’t expect them to let their furry companion go just because he doesn’t like kids.
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This is a no brainer…get rid of the dog or be done with the grandparents! No loving grandparent would choose a dog over their grandchildren. The next time it could be worse!
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I had a dog that didn’t want to be around kids when my oldest niece was little. He liked her, but once she was walking, he was uncomfortable with her following him around and woofed at her once when she did it. When my sister would bring her to the house, I put him in my bedroom to avoid a potential problem. I would have felt terrible had he actually bitten her and felt it was better to keep them apart.
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I would refuse to come back or bring my children unless the dog was delt with. I wouldn’t “cut ties” with them… but I’d let them know that the dog wouldnt be anywhere near my child and if they want to continue a relationship they would have to come to my home
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Can you ask them to put it outside, or in a room, away from your child? I would like to know what kind of dog though. Not that it matters. The dog bit your child. You don’t want that to happen again. I would not give it a chance to do it again. Some dogs don’t like little kids. and I find if they do it once they will do it again. I have had dogs for 50 years. Three now. Good luck!
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I’m shocked that they would even consider not putting the dog up when their own grandson comes over. Especially, now that the dog has bit him. Putting a dog over a child is insane. If they aren’t willing to put grandson first then I wouldn’t be visiting again until they make changes.
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Where I live a dog biting once calls for it being put down… even if it has never attacked before. Thats not always a wanted thing but if the dog has attacked more than once i would say it needs to be done.
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The dog and kid should be kept away from each other. We were not there the child might of startled the dog and the dog freaked out. I was at a friends house the dog was fine the next min it snapped at me. It got startled bc my friends brother and his friends was loud rambunctious in the house and the dog got scared. Either way keep them separate
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They can come and visit you. Keep your child away from that dog. Some dogs take a dislike to certain people for whatever reason.
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Nope not at all!!! If they are not willing to put the safety of their grandchild first then that would be it for me. But maybe you could tell them you are not comfortable with the dog being around your children and when the kids come over the dog needs to be kept in another room. If they aren’t willing to do that then it would be a hard no for me in letting my kids be there.
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Don’t cut ties they need to understand that you can’t bring your son around their dog unless they put it away. At the end of the day that’s the dog’s home you can’t make them kick it out. Just don’t bring your son over there until they offer to put the dog away
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Not read all the comments there’s 211 but my opinion is your job as a mother is to keep your children safe!! I’d never take my child where they was afraid to go!!
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I watched an episode of Judge Judy yesterday and this was the very topic. Judge Judy said the owner should be held accountable 4 medical bills Etc. If they still plan on keeping this dog and make sure that it is either in the backyard or in another room or whatever it takes when you and your son go over there
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I definitely would not visit till the dog was no longer living at the house. If they wanted to visit they have to come over. It doesnt matter if the dog was provoked or not. Not to mention the child will always be terrified of that dog, if not of others as well
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Dont go there! Dogs that are agressive, dont stop being agressive until they are put down for mauling someone!! Do not take your son back there.
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It’s their dog and their house so their decision to make… you can request the dog not be out while you are there but you can’t make someone else make the decision you would in their home. If you don’t like the dog around at all, then don’t go to their house. Cutting ties seems a little ridiculous to me. You have to respect their decision about their household. As they would need to respect yours about the dog either being 1-put up while you are there or 2- meeting elsewhere going forward.
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REintroducing the dog is insane. If the dog is more important than the child, your son doesn’t need them!
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I would not take my child to their house unless they agreed to keep the dog in another room or crate while my child is there! If they refuse to honor my request, I would just stay away!!!
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I rehomed a dog I loved to protect my children! I was taking no chances of my toddlers being scarred or seriously harmed after they had been bitten the second time.
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Dog’s are domesticated wild animals, emphasis on wild, yes they can be gentle, friendly, all sorts of great qualities! The fact is they can also turn on you just like people do! Love your parents but Love your kids more! Don’t expose your child to more trauma. He relies on you to protect him.God speed💖
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I would cut ties in a heartbeat. Your child is more important than the dog and it seems to me that they are choosing the dog over their grandchild.
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