Nope, your in the right. It’s their home at the end of the day as as long as there’s no worry about safety then your dog should be able to go where he chooses too. We’ve had similar issues with visitors and I always say now it’s their home and if you choose to come to their home then you have to accept them 
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Don’t have company if you’re not willing to make them comfortable. I’m surprised you have friends, the kid is scared jeez.
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Yeah, if you invited them over…be a good host, if the kid is scared then don’t put them in the same room.
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Depends on the situation.
My son would not be scared of a sleeping dog but does get startled by dogs that jump and bark. Knowing that I would invite you to my house instead.
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I do when my 2 yr old great niece is here. They will jump on her (excited huskys) and make her fall, but other than that, no.
If the dog isn’t reacting to the child then the dog does not need to be put away.
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I wouldn’t put my dogs up just because someone doesn’t like them. Stay away if you don’t like them.
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Family house that’s your furry kid. She should be teaching her kid that the dog is asleep and isn’t gonna do something to harm it. Has she in the past had 𝓐 problem with said dog or is it 𝓐 recent thing??
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Ummm I’m torn lol, while it is the dogs home, this is a scared kid so I don’t really see the issue with putting the dog up.
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Nope. I would never lock my dog in another room. Maybe if he was jumping all over the child or being rough. But an elderly dog? No. They’re free to leave if they don’t like it.
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Nope. Kid needed to leave.
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I have actually been there lol
My daughter had her Birthday party we had two dogs and I put them both away so the kids could play and be happy dogs were fine they had toys food water etc
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I think finding out why the child is freaking out and scared of dogs, and working on that is what’s needed, I would personally put the dog away until the parents work out where the fear is coming from.
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My daughter is terrified of dogs. However I would clarify that you are ok with putting the dog away before I brought her over or I would let you know we have to do the play date somewhere else because she is scared of all dogs no matter their size or temperment and I know it would be an issue to have the dog around her
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it should become. teaching moment. but no the dog shouldn’t be locked up
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If someone were uncomfortable, definitely! It would not kill my dog to lay in the bedroom for a few hours to give someone else (especially a child) peace of mind lol. We usually always lock our dogs up when anyone comes over anyways. Because they’re both very “in your face” & annoying. 
And my Golden Retriever will give everyone (especially little ones) bruises with his “happy” tail.
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The only situation I am locking my pet in another room is when my pet doesn’t like the guests… that too because it’ll be impolite to lock up the guests…
Houseguests are usually aware of the presence of pets beforehand… and hence should come prepared to Tolerate everyone at the host’s house…
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My niece is afraid of my dog. When she’s here, my dog goes in my bedroom. I’m not tying him up in the heat outside. I’m putting him in my bedroom. Everyone is okay. If I’m gonna have company, I’m gonna make them comfortable
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Sally is correct 
Only time I ever put my dogs outside when someone is here is when my sons therapist comes other than that they are always in their (yes it’s my dogs home too) home …
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No. I don’t think you should unless you wanted to. It’s the dogs home to! I never lock my fur babies up when we have guests over
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Omg seriously 
it’s a 4 year old. If she is scared then your friend should care. The child will eventually get over the fear but for now your friend should have no problem putting it away for that short time.
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I feel in between this situation because if it’s a phobia then yes put the pet away but also if the dogs aren’t well behaved I have a very hyper untrained pup and I will put him up if someone is afraid but if they are just scared and not crying terrified then they will learn that day that dogs aren’t as scary as they think
No dog shouldn’t have to go another room, if they are scared of dogs they should tell them and they can make plans to meet else where so everyone is comfortable
If the dog sleeps majority of the time, put em in your bed and close the door. Dog won’t mind.
I will usually either hold mine or leash him up. As he gets rude with his hellos and such when he’s excited.
But if I had a 4yr old come in and become terrified…dog would go in my room. It won’t hurt the dog.
Now if it was a grown adult that could leave on their own…Naw…it’s my dogs house. Put up with it or get out.
But that child couldn’t make that choice. She had to stay as long as the adults made her…terrified. I couldn’t do that. Dog would go for a nap on my bed, won’t hurt him none.
If you’re coming to my home, you know I have pets. They live here, you dont. If the animal is perfectly behaved, no way in hell am I putting them in another room. It would do this child good to be exposed to a well behaved dog. How else is she going to learn the difference between a bad one and a good one? She won’t. Mom needs to get a damn grip. You cant shield your kids from every single little thing they are scared of. Imagine growing up like that and being thrown into adulthood on your own left to fend for yourself. She ain’t doing that kid any favors, and is literally setting her up for failure and anxiety the rest of her life. Not every dog is a bad dog. Just because its big and scary doesn’t mean it’s a bad dog. This is wong on so many levels. Not just from a pet owner point of view.
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Ehh this is a tough one.
The child’s fear may seem ridiculous but imagine having a friend that you really want to hang out with but they collect tarantulas or pythons, which you’re deathly afraid of….
How would you feel if the friend told you to just get over it instead of moving the tanks into another room? Or hanging out in a different room? I’ve had friends bring their children over who we’re deathly afraid of my chickens. Guess what? I put them up in the pen until they left.
It’s a damn dog, sorry not sorry.
If the child was that scared of dogs id quite happily put dog in another room for few hrs. It really wont do the pet any harm. It’s a play date whats a few hrs. Keep going in and checking on dog
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I put my dogs up out of respect for others. My dogs are friendly but they do get excited around new people and I want others comfortable in my home. They don’t know my animals like I do. Not to mention if someone is terrified it’s going to give off scary nervous vibes to my pet.
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Id lock the visitor in another room lol. Kidding. It depends. I do have big dogs who can be scary.
To be respectful to guests yes
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I would, just for a short time. I’d want my guest to feel comfortable. I’d give my dog a nice chew toy or treat and she’d be fine for a bit.
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Vistors (family and friends) come first I ALWAYS lock up the dog
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June’s granddaughter is obviously scared because something happened in the past or she has maybe a parent who scared her to be around dogs. I think June needs to have a talk with the granddaughter and explain that the dog won’t bother, the dog is old, tired and he’s friendly with everyone while she herself goes and pets the dog. I don’t think the dog should be locked up if it never did anything and the owner knows it would never hurt someone. Does June think wherever she sees a dog the owner is going to lock the dog up and hide it from her granddaughter? I know my dogs and one I’ll put in the crate until he sees everyone than I take him out to introduce them unless he would nip them but wouldn’t bite
For a child, I understand. For the first visit I would accommodate. Further visits I would start my puppy on his leash so she could warm up to him. If there was never a compromise beyond that……we may have to make other arrangements instead.
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Sorry but if your kid is afraid of dogs- or any pet for that matter. You shouldn’t bring them to someone else’s home knowing that animal is there and expect someone to lock them in a room. Invite them to your house where there are none of those things if it’s that big of an issue.
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No. If you pet doesn’t like them there’s a reason. They can leave!!!
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I’d definitely put my dog away if I had a small child over who is scared of it. It makes the child uncomfortable, me uncomfortable and the dog uncomfortable. If I invited you over for a play date with a child who is scared of all dogs why would I just expect the child to deal with it?
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If the dog is literally laying there leaving the child alone and the sight of the dog upsets the kid, then I think the parent needs to work with and assure the child they are fine. If the dog is all over the child and they’re afraid, then either put the dog elsewhere or suggest you go outside with your company. Personally, I put my dog away when certain company comes over, he’s big, doesn’t know his own space and will knock people over. However, if you’re at my house all the time, be ready to get acclimated with my dog, cuz he lives here…
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The one with the dog is in the right. But out of respect i put my dogs up if a child is scared of them.
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Yup. They’re animals. Sorry.
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If some one is allergic to cats I put mine in another room with food,water and toys.
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It’s the dogs house and that’s all I’m going to say about that. If June doesn’t like the dog being out then June doesn’t need to visit
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We always put my dogs away if someone of afraid or we see if they want to meet the dog? Sometimes that helps with the fear
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Well, we have a Malamute so if a child (or adult) was scared of her, she would go in her crate, but not for more than 30 minutes. In the end, my dog lives here, you don’t.
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If Bree doesn’t like animals then Bree should not go where there are animals.
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I’m have free range chickens and if my guests aren’t comfortable with them out I would put them up. Its no difference
If the dog wasn’t actually doing anything wrong/annoying etc. I would not lock up my dog . That’s just me.
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For goodness sake a dog can turn I understand you love your furry friend but remember a dog is not a human and should NOT be around kids that he or she isn’t used to ,even then you have to be very careful because dogs smell fear and I’ve grown up with dogs big and small ,so if your furry friend means more than kids safety well that says it all really
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Nope, remove the child. Screaming and crying and carrying on like that can be dangerous around animals. Would not put mine in that situation ever. I would have asked the child to leave…my home Is my dogs home, a stress free safe environment they feel comfortable in. I’d the dog wanted to leave the room to escape then I would make my dog comfortable and still ask the child to go. I would also ensure the child didn’t return.
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Dog is fine. Old and sleepy. I own a 130lb cane Corso who acts like a puppy. He doesn’t know he’s enormous. He’s extremely gentle with my kids, but will jump in the air and do 360s at mine and my husband’s heads. And he likes to lean on people, but he’s so heavy it can hurt or knock down small/old people. He gets locked up for visitors because he would hurt someone accidentally
If the dog was hyper and trying to jump on the kid or something then I could understand moving the dog outside or to another room but the dog was sleeping. Idk what the mom let happen to have the 4 year old freak out like that over a sleeping dog but she needs to handle it.
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No. If a guest isn’t comfortable with my dog, in my and my dog’s home, then don’t visit. Simple as. It’s my dog’s home, not theirs, and I’m not putting him in another room, making him feel that he has done something wrong. It’s his home, where he’s safe.
I will put my Boxer in his kennel as he is young and crazy. Very jumpy and wild we are working hard with him on this issue so to respect others we do.
Now my cats or bunny (who is a free range bunny) no they stay out. Not like they are going to be in your face.
It’s the dogs home, so no, it shouldn’t have to be locked in another room. If you didn’t like their child, would they lock them in another room?
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I do put my dogs up when we have company just so I can relax and visit. Our oldest fur baby has hip dysplasia and would snap if anyone were to touch her because it hurts. They get lots of love and treats when the company leaves
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No, it’s the dogs house, and if the dog did absolutely nothing to warrant the child screaming no… the child can adjust to the dog and just literally leave it alone
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Personally I feel it’s the dogs home to … if visitors don’t like they don’t need to visit … now if the dog is afraid of visitors than I can see put the dog up . I have dogs I have to put them up because they are scared of people. And they could bite .
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Nope visit outside or don’t come at all🤔Period
I think this is actually really sad. Dogs aren’t friggen human, so stop acting like yous would throw out a kid because it’s scared of your dog firstly I’d try getting the dog an child to be okay, spend 5m trying to make her see its okay, an if not then like fuck am I guna terrorize my friends child for the sake of an animal that can be put outside for a couple hours. How Ludacris people are they would actually kick there guest out over a dog. If I was said friend being asked to leave, I’d never bother again.
You both suck! June should’ve told Sally about her nieces fear and asked before visiting if it was ok to put dog in another room during the visit instead of just assuming.
Sally is a jerk for refusing anyway.
It’s a four year old child who is genuinely scared!! You don’t know why she’s scared. There may be a genuine reason for it.
I would never put my pup up. It’s her house 
They are both right. There may be more to the story. Bree may have been attacked (or chased or just scared by) a dog. We have a dog that is not socialized and we do put her either outside or put her on the other side on the baby gate we have. We don’t do it because she is bad, but because she is a dangerous breed that does love people but she is strong and we don’t want her to knock anyone over. She also gives kisses and she’s rough when she’s excited and someone that wanted to see her went outside the front and around to the gate out back and she gave rough kisses (we were watching) and he said she nipped him. After that we have a no touching rule because if someone doesn’t like her and she has scared them because they did something to come in contact with her she may be put down.
In your situation I’d say don’t do play dates there anymore. If the dog owner doesn’t want to put the dog in anywhere room to make the kid feel safe and the other mom doesn’t want to get her child used to dogs then just don’t go there anymore.
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It’s the dogs home. If you ask me to crate them then I will ask you to leave. But I do have respect for those that are not comfortable around dogs. And yes I will put them in their crates then. On my terms.
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well if a 4 year old is terrified of the dog yes I would put it up…
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Unless my dog is doing something wrong I’m not putting it up. Examples sound be jumping on people, licking people in the face, etc. The things he’s been trained not to do.
…. Or just be a freaking adult and don’t take your kid to someone’s house if they have a dog and your kid is scared??? I’m not locking my pet up because your kid is freaking out over it for no reason 
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If the dog is going bananas when guests are over, put it in another room to calm down. Otherwise, I’d say the dog is fine and the guests can deal…
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Absolutely not. That’s their house. You wouldn’t lock a child in the room if your visitor came over and didn’t like kids.
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I ALWAYS let people know how excited and hyper my dog is when we plan on having company, I let them decide if they would want her running around hyper and licking them or if they would prefer me to put her up. I ALSO let people know we have snakes in their enclosure in our living room…an its not an option to put them in a different room they stay where they’re at.
My rule is my pets live here, visitors don’t. The only exception I make is for people who have to be here as part of their job, like a contractor or plumber.
Dogs home. She needs to learn to not act out if the dog is just laying down. If a fig is in his face that’s a different story. My best friends 3 year old is scared of big dogs and one of my dogs walk around a lot inside so they get put up. But my older one just sleeps so he has to get over it or I let him scream until he shuts up and goes to play
Yes. It’s a dog. Your visitor is a human. The dog isn’t going to care if it’s locked in a room for a couple hours. Your visitor, however, might get hurt feelings that you choose your dog over spending time with them……
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No, I’m not a dog fan & my son used to be terrified of them but I would never expect someone to put a pet away unless they were uncontrollable.
Nope my pet like my family u dont like them oh well plus she so adorable i get nobody that dont shes a worker dog for my son so theres no way u aint going to lock her any where
I would say no you should not have to lock your dog in a separate room. This is however a very sensitive subject for me, my sweet boy has severe separation anxiety and if I was to shut him in a room he would chew the door jam off just to get back to me. I can’t remember the last time I even wiped my ass without an audience between him and the children 
I mean we’ve had play dates & if the child isn’t comfortable or scared i put my dogs in a room/crate til they leave since they’re big dogs
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Half the time I put my dog in another room, not for the people but for my dog😂
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Nope. My house is my animals’ house too. Why should I have to lock them up in their own home?
I’d put the dog away.
Just out of respect for the visitor.
More so out of the comfort of a child.
Sure. It’s my dogs home. But heaven forbid my dog actually did anything to hurt someone…so yea.
I take being a dog mum responsibly. And understand the irrational fear of dogs.
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We put our old dogs up for the safety of all.They have never biten anyone but why take take chance after the kids are there awhile we let them back i. The room and tell the kids there old and cranking just leave them alone and all is ok they usually go hid.
I have a 4 yr old that is pretty uneasy around dogs and I just wouldn’t bring my child to that person’s house anymore, personally
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Well guess it depends. Is it a small dog or a big dog. Small dog they can suck it up. Big dog then I would put it up
My pets are family. Visitors are not.
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Some of these comments…make me question whether some of these people should have kids…or pets.
Here’s the deal. 4 year olds are still primarily driven by emotions. This 4 year old is June’s NEICE not June’s daughter. It’s likely June didn’t even know about how severe the far of dogs was for Bree.
The most reasonable logical thing to do in that particular circumstance was to take the dog and let him rest away from the screaming scared child.
For him and for her.
Yes, I would be upset if a “friend” ignored a child’s (not even necessarily my own) severe fear of something…and had absolutely no compassion towards the child at all.
Now. I’m definitely not saying this should be what happens every time… absolutely not.
And the parents should definitely start working with the little girl to at least be in the vincitiny of dogs without freaking out but that can take time.
My son is scared of dogs. We’ve done enough work he can be around them as long as he doesn’t have to touch them. But it took a bit to get us to that point.
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I honestly think it depends. I have a dog that not everyone likes but I also know his temperament can not be the best sometimes if it’s someone we do not know and he can be a little more protective when my husband isn’t home. We have a door that divides the upstairs and downstairs of our home so if someone is scared of him or he is uncomfortable or not used to being around someone especially a male I just lock the door to the yard and to the other part of the house and tell them to stay in the other part. N if we are in the yard to use the front door this way if they have to run in to change a kid or use the washroom the dog is locked below.
I honestly don’t think their is a right or wrong in this situation as it all depends on circumstances.
If child was that scared of the dog that was sleeping the child should have went home and may need some counseling. That’s like saying I have to put my baby away because someone doesn’t like crying
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My dad has an old dog and my 4 year old was terrified of dogs when he was younger. My dad just told him to suck it up because the dog lives there, and we were visitors.
I would put the dog away out of respect. The child obviously has a fear of dogs.
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All these people saying it’s the dogs home… This is a child who’s terrified of the dog. It’s no harm to send the dog outside or tie them up for a bit. No matter what all children have the right to feel safe in my house! I’ve had no problems tying my dogs up while visitors are around
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My dog is my best friend there is no way I would lock her away. Work men yes ppl no put up or don’t come over
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If someone is coming to my home where my pets live, they will not be put away unless it was absolutely necessary. It’s my pets home, and the visitors are just guests.
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As someone who is terrified of animals… my friends would always put their animals away. Without question. I never once asked them they just knew my fear…
We have a dog, if someone comes and they are scared of animals I 100% will put her in her crate or one of our bedrooms.
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I refuse if you do not like my pets stay out of my house.
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I would say the safest option would be to put the dog in another room. The child getting hysterical could trigger the dog x
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Nope the dog lives there guest are optional. And my dog is my family.
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My grandbabies are scared of my dog and we will put him up if they want to play outside. We love our fur baby, but I love my grands enough to know that putting him up works out for him as much as for them.
Swap a dog to a snake/spider something that most people have a fear of and then say they should be more tolerant.
I tend to think of it like that. Pop a toy, blanket and treat in another room and dogs happy and so are visitors. I was terrified of big dogs as a kid. You can’t help what you’re scared of and the dogs just in a different room and not outside. We have to do it for our sons friend, dog doesn’t care if she’s got a place to lie and something to nibble on.
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I feel like in this situation i would of put the dog away and had a talk with the mom. I wouldn’t be doing playdates with that child in my home again.
My daughter was tramatized because I dog jumped into my moms car and ripped out her dog and hurt him really bad. But it was my responsibility as her parent to check with people to see if they had dogs before we went to their house. It took alot of time and years before she was ok with dogs and we now have a large one of our own. She was about 4 when it happened.