The child needs to learn to like the dog it’s the dogs house
It’s the doga house. Don’t put the dog away, if the child is that afraid than leave. My house my dog, I am not putting my dog away for anyone.
It really depends on the temperment of the dog
If its aggessive towards people/kids then id suggest putting them outside(if tgere is space or the weather is good. If not then id suggest putting it away)
My 2 autistic boys were bitten by their grandmas dog (3x’s each)
Now when the kids are outside the dog has to be inside, or if they are inside the dog is outside
My kids developed. A phobia of dogs because of their grandmas dog
If there’s a fear of dogs then why go to a home where there’s dogs??? Just sayin. That’s like being allergic to bees and going to a bees nest and sticking your dang arm in. If you don’t want the situation then don’t put yourself in the situation that you are uncomfortable with.
It’s better to be safe and just put the dog in another room.
I have Danes people are always afraid. I don’t have many visitors because it’s their house. If I do I will put them outside because I don’t want my dogs traumatized by reactions they don’t understand. Did I say I don’t have many visitors lol.
The dog lives there she’s only visiting put the kid outside
No no no it’s a family pet family means treated the same as any other members of your family. If my dogs are not allowed I don’t go so if someone visits and they don’t like dogs I’d never put my dogs in another room unless it’s someone who’s doing work for us as asked us to keep the dogs somewhere else but I will stay with our dogs til the work is done.
Put the dog away. It’s not a big deal for the dog.
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Yes. You made the choice to have guests in your home. The pet will survive a few hours away from you in another room or kennel. You have a choice to sit home alone with your dog or enjoy socializing with guests.
Give it a couple of years and no problems. Seriously the child is being unruly. Seen it before. The dog stays were it’s at. The mother needs to speak to the child about going into other people’s houses.
I agree why should the dog be locked up it did nothing wrong.
“It’s the dogs home” LOL. It’s literally not a big deal to put the dog away while they’re visiting. 
Why are people so dramatic? You want visitors as comfortable as possible if not, don’t allow visitors.
If Kevin Costner bothers my dog I would lock us in the bedroom away from fhe dog to prevent the dogs anxiety
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Nope if they don’t like them don’t come SORRY!!this question has nothing to do with children. Also if you know the person has a dog and your child is afraid of dogs get a babysitter
Yes some people don’t like dogs jumping on them and nipping at their heels and growling.
Nope we have a friend that doesn’t like dogs I told him not to come here or to stay outside I refuse to put my babies out of their home
It is the dogs house. If she doesn’t bother him he won’t bother het
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Sorry … I say put the dog away… when inviting people into your home… you become a hostess and you see the child is terrified of the dog… so if the dog just sleeps like you say then he can sleep nice and comfy in a bedroom… it’s that simple ??? You inviting guests into your home and trying to make them feel welcome ?? So you do what’s nessasary…
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The dog shouldn’t have to move anywhere in it’s own house 
I’d put my dog up only because she’d be upset over someone freaking out. Ive been leery of certain dogs and was left to deal with it. Its a terrible feeling.
No my pets house not theirs. If they were actually bothering the kid maybe but not if they are just sleeping. Now my step mom is allergic to cats so one cat does go in the other room cause she is is playful the other stays away from people so he can stay out. Its depends on situation
Its my dog house as well. I’m not putting my dog away if they don’t like dogs don’t come to my house stay the hell away. I like dogs much more than I like people
Now, this is just my opinion. But…that is the dog’s home. The dog shouldn’t have to be locked away in a room somewhere to accommodate someone that is a stranger to him. It also sounds like that child had a bad experience with a dog somewhere along the way. If June doesn’t want Bree around dogs, then make playdates at her own home or a neutral playground. But don’t expect people to “put their pets away” to make Bree happy. The world does not revolve around Bree and she’s going to need to learn that dogs are everywhere and June needs to do something to help her get over her fear. Either expose to her more dogs slowly over time or get her counseling.
I used to have to crate one of my dogs when a certain would bring her little boy over because he would kick and aggravate the
This child would even kick at the crate when the dog was in it. The mother was clueless.
It’s the dogs house too!!! And if this person knew the dog lives there, oh well!! You like the owner you like their dog or go home!!!
I would put the dog away just so nothing could be blamed on the dog. The child would NOT be invited back.
If you ask some one over and you know what the child is like it don’t Hurt the dog to go in a different room for a time
If she’s not accustom to being around dogs, help her understand dogs
I do not Like pets so If I’m invited I expect the pot to be put in another room People who invite me know this and have no problem doing it if they don’t want to I just don’t go
The only time I would put the dog in another room would be if I didnt fully trust him any other time itshis home too
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In the first instance I would put the dog in another room to get through the play date. There would not be another play date with this child in my home. I would go to her house, as I have a dog in mine.
I have 1 yr old twin & 5 yr old grandchildren. Love our dog like crazy but without question the kids come first always! She spends a lot of time in the bedroom instead of the couch, so she doesnt jump & scratch or knock them down not to mention all that hair! Its not even a question!
If the pet is sleeping all the time put him in another room. The child might’ve had a bad experience that you don’t know about. Have a heart for the child!!
Seems like the little girl is afraid of the dog so maybe the mom should work with the girl to no be afraid. I say leave the dog in the house
In my family my Zoey (dog) is part of my family and would never be locked up in her own home. I would inform Bree that she needs to go home!
you guys don’t read to good do ya??? it was not the mom it was the aunt, and if the aunt knew about the kid and her fear of dogs, why did she take her there for a “play date”???
Please put the dog up when a playdate comes over. You don’t want to lose a friend. 
Did she know she had the dog before she took her for the play date. Because if she did then she should if said we can’t come because my little one is afraid of dogs. That way if her friend said ill put the dog out side or ill put the dog in my room. It would have been her idea. But if she knew she was afraid and came anyway then she should have left and said maybe next time you can come to my house we don’t have animals.
It’s part of the family should not be put away if it jumps up on people let them know they may be frail and the dog may young enough to be put outside and quickly trained to not jump on people which is bad training
Think it was a teachable moment. It’s the dogs house non aggressive. See dog not going to hurt you.
It’s a child, children always comes first
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Owner of the dog. Kid needs to stop being a baby, and mama needs to stop babying the kid.
If you don’t like my dog, we can meet at the coffee shop or cafe for a visit……
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It doesn’t sound like this “sleeping dog” is going to be too concerned about sleeping in another room while a 4 year old child visits. While not putting the dog in another room, while 4 year old child is visiting, might make play date a miserable one for the 4 year old child. If the sleeping dog is offended by being put in another room during this visit, do not invite this child for a play date again.
the child needs to get used to animals. A pitt bull I can see, in 40 years of medicine I’ve seen so many children ripped up by them.
Thats the dogs home!!! If he doesn’t bite he should be left out.
I would NEVER put my two dogs away because someone didn’t like them! Like me…Iike my dogs or don’t come to my house. This is their house not yours. Sorry, but that’s how I feel.
No dog should be put away the kid should not come over ever ever again
I agree with sally.I myself sime times wull put my dog in my room when so.e one she is not use toi comes over because she will bark untill they leave but if she was like sallys dog and sleep most of the time and not bark hell no she staying with me where ever im sitting because its her house
No different than when a repair person come to your home and they ask you to put your dog away
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Bree has the issue. I would have put the dog in another room long enough for them to leave. Play date over.
The animal should be put up out of respect for someone that is totally terrified.
Depends how important your visitor is. But I’d say if someone you loved is visiting but said animal was making that person uncomfortable then of course
Screw June and Bree. They wouldn’t even be welcome in my home by this point.
Absolutely NOT. They know what to expect when they come to my house. If they’re uncomfortable? They’re more than welcome to go hang out in another room or go sit outside.
My dog’s live here, it’s their home. I’m not locking them up FOR ANYBODY
If you come in my house, it is my dog’s home. If dog is not aggressive then no reason to be locked up! Put the kid in a kennel.
My dogs do not get locked out or away from us
Put the dog away. It’s not worth scaring the kid.
No… I’m my home they are my children and i wouldn’t kick away my children so…
Children are more important then pets.
I would put it in a different room. Why would I want someone visiting to have to have a dog or other animal in the room with them, knowing they were afraid of it? Just showing respect for your visitor.
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I would had probably sent Bree and June home before I would have removed my dog.
The dog owner can help the little girl by holding her and both of them just looking at the pet. Take it slowly, and she’ll be a pet lover in no time.
If any place has something that TERRIFIES your child: Give that place a pass? 
That said, if any visitor is uncomfortable with my dogs, I put them (dogs, that is) in a separate area. It’s only a few hours. No big deal.
Sally is in the right. Its her house.
Our dog a part of our household. If any of our “guests” shows any form of disrespect, they are no longer welcome in our home.
It is the dogs home, should not be locked away for visitors unless the dog hates visitors and will attack them. If friendly there should be no problem with the dog doing their usual things.
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I don’t put my dog away when people come and she jumps on people! She lives here, it is her home!
Oh put the dog away for the play date it’s only for a couple hours not going to hurt it! 
My pets are family. They live here. It is their home. Know in your child is terrified of dogs why would you even want to bring her to a friends home. Make other arrangements.
Absolutely. I put my dog away when guest come if someone is fearful of dogs. It’s not harming the dog.
If a person took their child to someone else’s house and every time they saw the persons child they started screaming would that person have to put their child into a room by itself? The little screamer needs to be introduced to dogs gradually. Why is she terrified? Did something happen to her before? Or is the Parent afraid of dogs and so the child is afraid of dogs? A lot of unanswered questions there but personally my dog would stay in the room with me on a leash.
If the child is not comfortable the dog should be put in an other room until the visit has ended
I would never put my fur baby away.they don’t like it go home.this is my pets home.
My dogs come first! Especially that old, you don’t have them in your life for that much longer. Come without your niece!
Depends what sort of friend she is. Some people are truly scared of dogs so out of politeness I would put dog outside for a run while they were there.
If you invite people into your home, you accommodate them. It’s courtesy. Otherwise don’t have them back.
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No the owner of the dog does not have to put their dog in another room. I would not take my little child to the house for a play date or any other reason. I would invite them to mine.
An animal IA an animal and a person is not a animal. I would rescue a person before a dog
I put my dogs away when a friend comes because she says she is allergic to dogs. I’m not going to clean the couch that has dog hair all over it.
My cat is afraid of people so I put her in another room when I have guests. I don’t tell people they can’t visit because my cat is afraid of them. I guess my cat needs counseling.
Maybe Sally should lock Bree in another room so she does not scare the dog.
I always put humans and children’s feelings over my dogs. Come on people really?
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I would suggest going to their house instead and let my baby sleep in peace.
Nope, the play date should be moved to June’s home if it’s a problem. Sally’s home Sally’s don’t like it don’t visit! Mine are just like my children and they live in this home and that means the whole thing.
i have a dog room with a couch, air conditioner, food, and toys so when ever its an issue they’re fine in there. not for more than an hour or two though and not often.
I’m an adult and I don’t feel comfortable with other people’s dogs who may be unpredictable. If the dog is old and sleepy then it won’t mind sleeping in another room for a short while but that’s the owners choice. It is also not fair of the mother to expect a terrified 4 year old to play somewhere she does not feel safe.
dont bring your child here im not locking up my dog he lives here introduce the dog to her let her pet her
Friends know about her dog & they still bring the kid. It’s the dogs home.
It seems to me a playdate was implied between the children. Did June know that Sally had a dog? It doesn’t matter if the dog did nothing wrong, the age of the dog, or it sleeps all the time. It seems to me that an adult should be more understanding than a 4 year old being tolerant. in this scenerio and only this time i think June is right
It’s the dogs home so no it shouldn’t be locked up.
Take your child home…my dog is family and is in his home !
I put my dogs up when I have visitors. They are crate trained and happily chew on their bones. They do not understand the fear of other people and it creates a stressful environment for them. I would hate for someone else to INSIST I put them up, though. I do it because it is better for my dogs.
Oh for gods sake–its a child with fears. Put the dog away. He’s just gonna sleep anyway.
Owners choice to keep their dogs or pets put away. Visitors choice not to visit.
But then there can’t be hard feelings on your end if she decides not to visit.
It’s my house and my dog if you or your child have a problem with the dog then don’t visit me. Our dog is 10.6 years of age and she barks when you come in then she is quiet.
If this kid is afraid of dogs she’s going to have a rough life.
I would want to know if the child is really afraid of the dog or just being a brat. If she is afraid of the dog then find out why. I can’t see a child being afraid of a sleeping dog unless they had suffered some kind of trauma because of a dog.
Since the dog is 14 years old and sleeps most of the time I don’t see a problem with having the dog sleep in another room while that child has a playdate. It’s not like it’s hurting the dog.
Our cat hides when we have company… usually under our bed…