Nope. Dogs house not hers.
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You guys know this is for a 4 year old child right?
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If a child is afraid of the dog, yes you put the dog up. The child is 4.
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Put the child in the other room so the other child can play with the old pup in peace! Moms drink some wine and call it a day…. No? 
Nope, the friend knew she had a dog, besides that is the dogs home.
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Why doesn’t Sally just go visit June?
I don’t think it hurts for a few hours for the pet to be put away, if it bothers someone visiting. Now if that person in staying overnight or for a few days than yes it’s unfair.
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For a child being afraid of the dog? Yes. Put the dog up. Why should it even be a question?
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Why is dog mom so against putting the dog elsewhere? My dog is just as happy in “her room” (IE my master bedroom) as she is anywhere else in the house …if I know someone is coming that doesn’t like dogs or if I’m not sure how someone new coming to the house is with dogs we say “go upstairs” and she trots upstairs and does “her thing” of watching the neighborhood, keeping an eye out patrolling the yard from her perch for errant squirrels invading and sleeping in her sunny spot on her bed (ie. My bed) and could care less…why is it so terrible to have a pet in another room?
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Dog is family.So No.Your dog will feel like he is being punished for nothing he did wrong.Find new friends.
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The child need therapy. The child might experience something terrible. 14 years old dog is old dog and don’t do much. 
It’s the dogs house not hers - the dog belongs there the dogs family and matters more then a visitor
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If that happened at my house, I would have suggested she put the child up.
When the play date was arranged Sally should’ve told June that she has a 14-year-old dog that is going to be in the house, is that going to be a problem
if it Sally didn’t do that and June arrived w Bree who was scared then Sally Or June should suggest to go to park for the play date or cancel and reschedule for a June’s house or another place at another time and leave the dog be. 
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If the child is that scared the childs mother should leave and in the future invite her friend to her own home where the child is comfortable
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You’re right if your dog is 14 years old and sleeps all the time he wasn’t going to hurt the kid that kid sounds like he has issues and a spoiled brat
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The situation is probably extremely stressful for the dog. Especially if there aren’t other children in the house. Taking each to a separate area of the home is reasonable as long as the dog has food watwr bed & it’s an area they are in all the time. We use baby gates often to separate the dogs from the guests at pool parties my college kids have. Easier on everyone
Put the dog away my goodness it’s not gonna kill the dog .
I could understand if the dog was running around jumping on the kid, but its an elderly dog just sleeping. No, I would not lock the dog up in another room. From the sound of it they have been friends for a while so I’m sure she knew the person had a dog.
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blame the stupid parents for teaching their kid to be scared
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If a person is visiting and uncomfortable, it shouldn’t be that deep to put them up for a short period of time. No one said put them to sleep. 
Some of you all can’t empathize with anyone else’s trauma or phobia.
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No you shouldn’t, your friend knew you had a dog. Actually it’s better for a child also to get to use of dogs.
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Just put the dog in another room
Geez
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Afraid of a sleeping dog? Why? Lol
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The answer is no, I’m allergic to dogs but I double down on my antihistamines when I visit friends with pets, I don’t expect people to cage their animals in other rooms just because I’m there, it’s the animals home too, I’m just a guest.
Why is this even a question? I put my dog and cat up when company comes over… I also expect others to do the same when we visit them. It’s a mutual respect. Animals and children are unpredictable so I eliminate any issues this way.
I’m appalled by these comments… its a 4 YEAR OLD CHILD… it’s a playmate, meaning a couple hours… the child can’t help being scared of the dog, old or not. Is it really that big of a deal you’re gonna ruin kids playing together for a few hours?? If the dogs old he probably just sleeps anyways, why can’t he just sleep in a different room??
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When visiting family with dogs they didn’t mind putting them away while we visited. My son had no reason to be scared he had no bad experience with them he was just scared.
I have out my dog Away for a couple of hours if I have visitors who are afraid of my dog. They can’t help that
My dogs, my home. Just don’t come over.
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Put the dog in another room off limits to the child…geez…I understand the dogs a family member but you have a small guest that don’t understand anything other than her fear…Or the mother should have just cancelled the visit and went home.
Is there more reasoning behind this? I mean my son was bitten on the face by a dog so you could understand that fear.
Not in my house. Pets live there, others visit. You don’t like animals……there’s the door. I am not locking my pet away because you, knowing I have pets, are coming and aren’t crazy about them.
I’m all for dogs, & its their house & the visitors should be more tolerant in someone else’s house. BUT, a 14 yr old dog is too old to learn how to be tolerant. Settle the dog in another room so then YOU can relax & enjoy the visit. If the dog isn’t used to children, it’s not worth the risk. & I say this so the dog isn’t stressed & not the child! 
You’ve opened a can of worms there. Your friends would know you have a dog and wouldn’t come round if they disliked the animal but there are times when dogs do have to be put in another room ie doc paramedics nurses
Maybe put the dog in another room and then bring the kid into the room with the dog. Especially if the dog is one who sleeps a lot. Kids have irrational fears of things all the time. They dog can help teach the kid to be less afraid. Do it for a minute or so. As long as the dog has what it needs and is in a familiar place I don’t see how putting them in a room for a few hours does anything.
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Slap that kid for screaming over a sleeping dog. Sally is right.
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If the dog was just sleeping around the house then I wouldn’t have put my dog away either.
If you gotta ask a question like that I wouldn’t want my kid to come to your house for a play date. So stupid that you would rather your child lose a friend because you don’t want to make a accommodation for a few hours. If she was allergic to peanuts would you be asking if you are wrong for serving Reese Cups? Don’t be stupid!!! She has a fear for a reason. I have two dogs and have always had a dog but I’m also respectful to my non liking dog friends as will!!! June should run and not even want to be friends with you anymore!!!
Maybe the child has been attacked before but she is a child and it won’t hurt the dog and the play date cam go smooth
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Both parties should be aware there will be a dog or dogs present and their temperament. In this situation, we have a calm elderly dog who isn’t the one being reactive in this situation, it’s the humans, and in this case, the mother and child. The mother should be properly correcting the girl in a calm fashion about behaving erratically around animals, understanding not to panic even if they are afraid, that’s a dangerous habit to fall into especially around dogs who can be unpredictable in situations regarding intense human reactivity towards them. It would be safe to remove the dog at first, then introduce them to each other under the condition the child remains calm, and go from there. The child could have trauma related to dogs or wasn’t properly introduced to them, hence why she was triggered by the dog once she saw it. Not every dog will be as calm and sleepy, she needs to learn now how to conduct herself around animals.
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I always always put my dogs in there play room when small kids are around. If they want to see my dogs or play with them fine. I’ll go get them but most small kids are.scared of dogs for some reason. And sometimes a screaming child or crying can upset the dog and may cause they dog to react from fear. My dogs are all older. And wouldn’t hurt anyone mush babes is all. But I still put them up. Even when grown ups are around . They get too excited. Lol
I would have left my dog out, pointed out to Bree that the dog was a “Good Dog” and told her to be quiet, and watch and see. She apparently needs exposure to good dogs and told how to act . If mom has a problem with it, maybe she needs to pay for the next playdate at Chuck E Cheese or some such.
the owner looks at the pet as part of the family I have a friend that have dogs and im scared of them i call her or she comes over here i dont have pets i had a small puppy and he disappeared and ive never wanted another i treated it like a baby a dog is more loyal than a human and is real smart they understand what you tell them even if they dont want to do it
I’m a dog owner and if someone comes over and they’re afraid of our dog then he’s placed in a room while they’re visiting.
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If they don’t like dogs, don’t come over. Simple. My dogs were my kids.
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Not everyone is “animal people”….I am a pet person and have animals but I also put them up if someone visits my house that is scared or doesn’t like animals . It’s all about respect for ur company…to me!
If the mother knows the child is afraid of dogs then don’t visit people who have a dog
No don’t put dog away, that’s his home and he has done nothing wrong.
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If the dog is aggressive then yea it should be picked up for safety reasons , if the dog is chilling not bothering no one then no that is the dogs home and shouldn’t be put away .
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I think that’s a case by case thing. If the person isn’t comfortable (before hand) putting the dog away, then she should have the play date somewhere else. But if the dog does nothing but sleep anyway, then I don’t see the harm in putting the dog in another room. If a child was afraid of my dog and I knew that before the play date I wouldn’t have a problem putting my dog in another room for the duration of the visit. That’s just me though. I just don’t see why it’s a big deal to put the dog up.
I am a 45 year old women who is terrified of dogs. I have been my whole life. I don’t like them jumping on me. I will not go over anyone house if they have a jumpy dog because it’s not fair to the dog to be put away. Im ok going somewhere if it’s a dog that won’t jump. Im the same way with cats. I don’t like cats crawling on me!
Depends if you want visitors or not…
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Put the dog away… she’s a child.
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No we have never remove our dogs.
We make sure the people know exactly where they are at all times. They just stay on their beds when we have people over.
Sorry not sorry…the 4 year old can stay away
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My dog is family and she is not getting locked up if someone comes to my house. If you are afraid or don’t like animals don’t come to my house
Sally is right.
That is her and her dogs house. I could understand if the dog was jumping on them. Hurting them. But tf nah…
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Please. It’s a 14-year-old dog sleeping the whole time. How about trying to teach the 4-year-old that the dog is old and sleeping and to calm herself down? It was a wasted learning experience for the child.
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Hell no, not for anybody. it’s his house, If he doesn’t like you you can’t come in. If you don’t like him, stay outside.
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If the dog isn’t paying any attention and minding their business leave it be, if it’s aggressive or doesn’t do well with visitors put the dog in a room.
June should invite the child of the dog’s owner to her house. That would settle the issue. The dog would still be in the comfort of his own home and the children would be able to play at ease. Sooner or later Sally is going to learn to be around pets/animals as most people have them.
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Maybe the mother should try to find out why the child is hysterical around dogs!! I have always taught my grandchildren to respect dogs and to ask before touching … a little caution but hysteria??? Not good…
It would depend on whether or not the child had a bad experience or not. Have someone hold and entertain the child until she is comfortable enough to sit on the floor by her caregiver
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the parent should correct the child and discourage the hysterics imo.
u come to my house and if my dogs misbehave then I might put em up but certainly not gonna kennel them just because. they live here, visitors don’t
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Would you lock your child in a room because visitors don’t like them?
Honestly I would rather all negative people stay away from my babies home.
I will not hide my pet unless it’s in their best interest
I simply forwarn people of my dogs. I believe that if someone is uncomfortable with dogs in the house why are they at your house? My dogs live there. They have free roam of the house they belong in.
I would say no. But we do have one dog that all of a sudden she’s been trying to attack people that come by and they been coming for a long time. So she has to go to the room.
I would say If they are friends June knows sally has a dog and if her daughter is terrified of dogs why bring her over… not putting my dog away however let’s flip this around if they came over and omg Bree is terrified put the dog In a calm room because it’s 14yo! They stress At old age also! And let them know hey going forward we need to meet have play dates somewhere else till Bree gets older or gets more comfortable around dogs 
if she’s a good friend she will agree and understand
If the dog isn’t doing anything wrong then no. Maybe the child should have been taken home and the playdate cancelled if the child wasn’t comfortable with the dog.
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If someone doesn’t like my dog they can stay the fuck home
My dogs are put up whenever people come to visit. I don’t want my dogs stressed or my guests. Safer for all involved and no worries about law suits if anyone potentially gets bit. People and children can be unpredictable even more than the dogs.
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I would put my dog out for any visitor to be honest, yes Bonnie lives here but I also enjoy the company of humans 
also I’m yet to have to put her out
My dog, my home, my right to say leave.
Move the dog to sleep in another room, obviously a sleeping dog wont mind .
My dog frequently overwhelms our guests bec she is so clingy and excited, so sadly yes i put her away or behind a baby gate as needed. She is my dog daughter, but if someone’s kid is scared of dogs, that child’s fear is accepted and understood in my home!
I think that for this one occasion that the dog should have been put in their kennel or a bedroom. I am all for pet’s rights but traumatizing a four year old isn’t cool either. However, all future playdates should be hosted by June so this sad situation is avoided in the future.
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I’m appalled by these comments honestly, i wouldn’t want my child around this type of person/people anyway.
You all sound like, “a child, human, person with feelings, is literally having a panic attack, let me MAKE IT WORSE BY IGNORING IT AND NOT CARING, ILL TELL THEM TO GO HOME ITS THEIR PROBLEM”
Send Bree and Sally home
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Yall ppl need some psychiatric help. First of all its a 4 year old child. The child might’ve had a bad experience with a dog and is traumatized. Good or “aggressive” dog the child shouldn’t be forced to be around that dog.
I as a multiple pet owner will put my pets away if someone is scared especially a child!
My mom was chased and bit by a dog as a child. I had to put my dogs away while she visited because she would otherwise have a panic attack.
Eventually she warmed up but it took meds to calm her down at first.
Bottom line the child’s mom should not be putting her child in that situation. If her friend refuses to put her dog in another room for a few hours, then she should not be going over to her friends house.
Just No! Explanation not necessary my dog or cat are not going anywhere.
I don’t think dogs should live in the house, causes the whole house to smell bad, plus the idea of them licking their A—es is Repulsive 
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If the dog honestly just lays there I wouldn’t just block off the area or not allow anyone in that area at the end of the day the dog lives there first unless the dog barks and things like that then ya put the doggie away that’s what I do with mine cause they bark but my cat I let her b cause well cats are cats they dislike everyone unless they want food 
kids get scared yes my niece was that way for a long time but we would sit her with us and explain and show her doggies are friends
No, the dig us family. If the person visiting doesn’t like dogs they can leave.
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If June’s kid can’t handle the environment at Sally’s house, then they should do play dates at June’s.
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This is my way of thinking…if you have an issue with my fur babies, then you don’t need to be in my house.
Go somewhere else for playdate - as a 10 yr old kid I got bit by the neighbors friendly St Bernard- had to go to the hospital and get stitches-
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Sally is right. That’s her dogs home and those that visit should except it. Or just don’t visit. I don’t put my animals in a locked room for anybody
I refuse to lock my pets up for anyone. This is their home and you’re just a visitor. If you cannot handle them, don’t come over
It may be just as traumatic for the doggie as the child, logic comes into play here
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No way in hell would I lock my dog up in her home. You dont like her then don’t come over that si.ple
Idk, my dog is an 80 lb mix… his house, his kids. If he doesn’t like you then you’re not getting in, we will just have to chat outside, while he alerts the entire neighborhood of the intruder. 
They are just visitors. The dog lives there. They need to get over it
The only way my dogs would get locked away when ppl are over… is really only if the person is aggravated my dog so much that both dog and child are at risk… otherwise I wouldn’t be inviting ppl to my house. My house, my dogs… if they’re not hurting anyone I would be telling the child parents they need to host playdates or work with their child on their fears. Especially if it’s a dog that is non aggressive and not causing any issues
That girl has a fear of dogs for what reason? My son has been bitten quite seriously by my sisters dog when he was little but still loves dogs… I dunno maybe your daughter should avoid playmates at peoples houses where there are dogs? She’ll show fear to the wrong dog and get bitten, maybe try taking her to the local rspca for cuddles in a controlled environment and work on her confidence.
Their problem they knew a dog would be there so maybe they shouldn’t have came over when visiting others homes you respect it animals and all. Little girl must have had a bad experience w a dog? They should try to help her not be scared 
the friend parent or whomever the crying child belongs to
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dogs place is outside 
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If the dog was not bothering them or doing anything drastic then the visitors need to get over themselves. I only think the dog should be put up if it’s constantly jumping on the visitors or doing something annoying. For example: my sister’s both have really large pit bulls and these aren’t short chubby pit bulls they’re really tall really aggressive looking dogs but I know they’re not aggressive like that just scary looking…. We’ll they get overly excited and always jump up on me almost knocking me over and I’m 5’9 so I kind of get scared of what they are capable of doing but try not to complain and they can see how scared I get so they send their large dogs to their room whenever I go over to either of their homes. Which I think is respectful of them to do in their own homes so that I can visit. But yeah of the dog isn’t bothering anyone then there’s no problem. The visitors should adjust in this case
As a mom of a child that is terrified of dogs. I ask if they would like us to come over to please put up the animals. If not then they can come to our house. It’s up to the pet owner if they feel having their pet put up for a little while is worth the company
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Lock the visitor in a room they are visiting not the pet… or don’t have the person just go out instead. 
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