my dog lives here you and your kids don’t. if the dog never came near the child what’s the deal? who, what and why was this fear of dogs put in the childs head? no leave the dog free.
If all the dog does is lay around then why can’t it lay in the other room that one time and know that next time play dates shouldnt happen there.
I see generalized statements made by friends saying if you don’t like dogs or dog hair on the furniture then don’t come but then get all butt hurt because someone won’t come when invited.
Just doing what you said 
It’s the dogs home, don’t like it then don’t come round simple as that
That is the dogs home so no. Should not be locked up especially if harmless lol
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Ok so I love my dog. My 2 and 3 year old nieces are terrified of my dog Bc he barks extremely loud and jumps. When they visit I do put my dog in my bedroom. But for that reason, we typically just go to their house so it’s not an issue
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I have a cat who is harmless. My daughters friend is scared of her bc she hasn’t really been introduced to cats. So when she comes over the cat goes in the garage. The cat won’t die in there for a few hours and the friend is comfortable. I’ve never considered any other option. A child’s fear may be irrational to some but it’s a real thing.
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Wow! An animal, who at that age and who would most likely appreciate the peace and quiet of another room when small children are around, is forced to endure the screams, wails, and emotional trauma a small child can display simply because humans have become calluses to others mental emotions! Truly, due to the dogs sensitivity it knows and senses and understands fear in a human…. But due to my house, my dog, my rules, to hell with your child and her fears, because this is my dog, my home the self centered cycle continues. When did people become so self centered that they cannot show empathy to another’s fear no matter their age! 
Just plain sad!
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I have a dog and my nieces and nephews was scared but once I let them pet my dog and let my dog smell them she good but the kids still a little scared when she barks but I tell th she barking to alert us of any danger.I let her run around the house they have to get used to her if they not allergic she’s out her house too! If They don’t like it oh well🤷🏻♀️…Only te she get locked in her crate is when my mother-in-law comes thru she doesn’t like dogs!
Put the dog up. I spent my childhood scared to death of dogs.
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I would have put my dog away, the poor kid is only 4 and only visiting. There’s no telling what type of experience she’s had to make her so afraid of dogs.
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I would think so…… my cat doesn’t like anyone else so she goes to my room when we have visitors. Ain’t doing her any harm and keeps the visitors safe 
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I have a crate and one of my dogs just chills in there. Initially it was for house breaking, but that is over. If put him in that cage or another room he would really scare the child by barking nonstop. Seems to me as though (in my situation) the kids would have to be outside or at the other child’s house. The dog lives there.
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Yes. Put the dog away.
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This is my dog. If a visitor has a problem with him they need to leave. Immediately.
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Only if you know and have experience that the animal has harmed someone in the past. My cousins daughter has a dog that received from the pound. It was an abused puppy. So at anytime it was around smaller children, it would attack the kids face. My 5 years old was sitting on the carpet playing by himself when it attack my son and tore my sons mouth off. They knew about this but didn’t warn us. I would have sat next to my boy if I knew this dog did that
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Lol! a 4 year old being tolerant of anything
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We have this in our house. He has a rottie service dog, and after his stoke last year needed in home physical therapy 3-4x wk. Of the four different people, only one didn’t mind Millie, and actually being biscuits for her. I initially would take Millie with me when I run errands during PT time, then we finally said screw it, they’re coming in our house. I would put the leash in her just in case, but she was already so traumatized by her human disappearing for five months, anytime someone came near him, she was afraid they were going to take him away again
Has anyone just told the girl Stop Screaming? I would explain that screaming is upsetting and if she was quiet she would see the dog is calm. I don’t put mine in another room when my kids come over with grandkids. My boy who is nervous around kids either is in my lap or in my bed. If a child is afraid then take them by the hand n slowly introduce them.
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I dont think an animal should be put “away” because of company. Its their home. If people know you have pets and are allergic or intolerant, then dont come to my home. Or plan activities for outside and let your animals stay and feel safe
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She’s only 4 girl…be nice.
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The dog doesn’t need to be violent or aggressive to be annoying. If it’s summertime and I have a Sheen of sweat on me and your dog won’t stop getting in my face shedding on me sticking dog hair to me and trying to lick me in an otherwise already uncomfortable situation, I will absolutely ask you to do something with your dog. But the kicker is your dog gets to lick me before it gets told to go away. It has to actually do something to be punished.
Or if your dog’s tail can’t stop moving and you invited me over to smoke you out, then yeS I will insist you protect my product expensive bong or wax from tragedy.
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Me personally, if people come over, our dogs go in a crate because they get nervous with people they don’t know. To avoid anything happening to my babies or company, they go into a crate and or possibly into another room with my daughter as she’s a loner. 
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I would put my dog away if it was like my great gma coming over to visit not because she doesn’t like dogs but I wouldn’t want my dog to jump on her lap or anything like that lol. Even tho my current dog is really old.
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Yes put the pupper somewhere comfortable while she is there. Not just for the child’s benefit but also for your own protection (and the dogs protection too). Too many horror stories of dogs attacking and mauling children. Too many horror stories if children torturing dogs. Just be safe.
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Put the dog up. I put my cats up when i have guest over that do not like them. If you want to take the time to invite them to your home, you need to be a proper host and cater to things they would like. After all they didn’t have to come in the first place.
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I would put the dog up but plan future playdates with Bree somewhere else.
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I could understand if the dog was running round, jumping up or barking but you said he was asleep the whole time, why doesn’t the mother explain to the child he’s nice and look he’s sleeping
I will put my dog up in another room when visitors come bc I don’t want her to be too comfortable with strangers. That being said this is her house and she is my family member. If you don’t feel comfortable with her then it’s best you don’t come to my house.
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My son has autism and is terrified of dogs. It gives him major anxiety. Put the dog away. Our friends always accommodate so my son can feel comfortable
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The dog lives there. The child does not. That’s just my opinion.
My dogs live in their home… Period! If I go to June’s is going to lock her niece up?
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I’d have coffee outside while my dog slept inside or vice versa. It is his house 
and next time maybe meet at a park if she’s got that little girl.
I don’t lock my dogs up. If someone doesn’t like them they don’t come over. Quick visits are one thing but if it’s extended, no. BUT I also don’t get offended if someone doesn’t want to come. I get not everyone loves having dogs around, just means my house isn’t the place for them❤️
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She is 4 and clearly has a genuine fear. How about having more compassion for the 4 year old?
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It’s the dogs house. Keep them out not locked up in a room
Tell the little girl to toughen up. Get to the underlying cause of her fear. If they don’t break the fear now it’s not going to stop. It’s not okay for someone to have to put their family member away unless the dog is being a butthead.
Edit* I’m going to clarify the term “toughen up” as in you don’t have to tell the them the exact word to toughen up, 
I cant believe you guys let your children be afraid of everything. It’s important that kids recognize fear…but it’s also important to not let it control them, and if they can work through the fear(with help from a trusted adult)…and if they realize it’s really not so scary or so bad then it becomes courage. It’s important to grow, fear is part of becoming an adult and learning how to adapt.
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This is Casper’s home too. Once he gets over being excited, he listens to what we say. If he has done nothing wrong, he should not be punished.
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This is the dog’s home, not theirs; if the kid is so scared of the dog, then find another place for the play date…?
Both. It’s her house, she can do what she wants. If the other isn’t happy, she has every right to leave. Why be dramatic about it?
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Why wouldn’t you do something to make your guests more comfortable in your home? If the dogs ancient it doesn’t care where it sleeps first off and she thinks a 4 YEAR OLD should be more tolerant?!?! These people are your GUESTS. It’s a 4 YEAR OLD whose scared to death for whatever reason, what the fuck is wrong with people?!
People can be in extremely fearful of some animals. If your dog likes to sleep, it shouldn’t matter where. Put him in a safe comfortable place.
You should not expect children to tolerate your dog
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I have extra kennels for scared people. Pick one. 
I personally put my dogs up no matter who comes to my home. I have tow bigger dogs who think they are lap dogs.
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My large dogs are locked up when people come over unless they specifically ask me to let them out. Then, they are let out one at a time to ease excitement.
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Bree is 4 yo… grow up and put the dog away for a little bit
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I would. Just so the dog is safe from anxiety, and not to hurt the kid. Safer all the way around!
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I think so because it’s less stress on the owner, the visitor and your pet.
I realized that not everyone love animals as much as I do. So I do try to make guest comfortable if needed.
I see both sides if your scared then your scared but I also feel that it your house and your dog shouldn’t have to be put up but I’m afraid of snacks so if my friend wouldn’t put it up when I was at the house then I wouldn’t visit
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I’d protect my dog from the child. Irrational kids will hurt pups and not mean too. I would put my dog in a safe space.
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Umm put the dog away for a bit??? It’s not gonna hurt the dog but the girl is young and don’t like the dog so do the little one a favour
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The dog lives there, Bree and June do not. Teach the child that THAT dog isn’t to be feared or visit them elsewhere. I’m not gonna lock my dog up bc your kids scared. I understand the fear, but the best way to manage it is to help her. Help her pet the doggie, reassure her he’s safe and a nice doggie. Don’t let her near his food obviously but help her see he isn’t scary.
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If they knew there was a dog and they still came over then it is their problem not the dog owner… dogs house too
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If you had a pet snake I would find somewhere else to hang out. Hate your pet - let’s do lunch.
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I am now a dog owner who had a very real phobia of dogs as a child. So I would come at this with empathy for the child. Your dog isnt going to suffer for a few hours. But the child will. Just put the dog in a safe happy place for the playdate. Not hard.
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Yes the animal is fine for a visit time frame in another room best for the animal and the child.
If it was my child, I would teach my child that they have nothing to be afraid of. The parent should encourage the child to conquer their fear. I don’t believe in putting the dog in another room because they live there too.
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Put the f%#&% dog away
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Its really sad when people say they dont care when a child is scared. Until you have had a real phobia you would never understand.
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What a stupid question. I would never put an animal before a child for any reason. I repeat for any reason
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As a mother of a 6 yr old with special needs who for the longest time was TERRIFIED of dogs. Even now with one of her own she’s not terrified but doesn’t like the dog to get too close. Put the dog away for a little bit it won’t kill you or don’t expect those people to come back over
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Nope piss off! If you don’t like my fur child stay home your not welcome.
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Depends on who you like best, the dog or the visitor. hehe
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I am an animal lover but my 2yr old does get uneasy around pets that she doesn’t know well. It takes her a moment to warm up to animals. I think that 1 if I went some where and my child was uncomfortable and the other party didn’t try to help me ease that uncomfortableness then I just wouldn’t hang out over there anymore I would offer my home or a mutual place. 2 I think the owner of the dog has the right to feel the same way. If you don’t want to put your dog up when said friend is there offer to meet some where other than your home. You can’t force a child to not be scared of an animal they don’t have the same abilities to rationalize like we do as adults.
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The kids 4 her feelings trump just put the dog away
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June needs to stay home with Bree. I would NOT put my dog away. If it was dangerous then yes. But it is his home, and because he is a dog does not make him any less of a family member. So bye June and work with your daughter Brees fear of dogs issue.
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My aunt did that to my daughter and it erked me. They are children little by little u can try and make them understand dog won’t bite but they are scared and she like refused to put her in a room for a little bit. And as much as I tried she was like terrified and she’s all like oh well she’ll have to get over it. Fkd up. I think maybe go somewhere else for play date
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Sally is right. You know why she’s right?? Because it is her home and she can do whatever she likes. If the kid doesn’t like it then June needs to take the kid and leave, and June has ZERO right to be upset.
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I’ve had pets and children. I personally would put the dog away if she is that scared. I would try to reassure her that the dog is good. But if she’s still scared I’d put her away.
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It’s the dogs house. If Sally went to June’s house and didn’t like bree June wouldn’t put bree outside so why should the dog be put away?
Get a stuffed animal that looks similar to the dog and have her play with it and cuddle it. So she can associate it with the real one. Try showing her pictures…have her pick out a new toy for the dog…and eventually work your way into having her give the dog a treat and if the dog knows any cool tricks try to show her those so that she can see that he’s funny and cute. If he’s gentle on a leash let her take him for a walk inside the house. My daughter was terrified of a few of my family members and friends dogs because they were bigger than what she was used to seeing. We did these things and she learned real quick that they won’t hurt her and now they are best friends! I never asked my family or friends to put their dog away.
Nope . It’s the dogs home . They don’t like your animals . Well don’t visit. . my animals are like my children . Not locking my " child " in a room to appease a visitor…
I would put my dog away. First, that’s a child. Second, if there were a child screaming in terror in my house it would upset my senior dog. So putting him in a quiet room would be beneficial to both the child and the dog.
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I mean if I was the friend and they came into my home and they were afraid of my dog I wouldn’t force that. And no friend should force it on said friends child. Yes I love animals but I wouldn’t want my friends kiddo to be afraid to come to my home. Not really a good friend. Maybe future visits I could explain that said dog isn’t mean and help her to become more comfortable. But only with the parents permission.
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I had 8 cats they was spoiled. Now anyone who knew me knew not to come to my home if they had ANY problems with cats. Like dont sho sho my cats away or yell at them or flick them. Cause that be the last time that sh!t would happen.
She’s 4… if it was an adult or teen freaking out about the dog I’d tell them to get over it… but a young kid? If the dog sleeps all the time, what’s wrong with putting him in a room for a few hours?
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The child is not welcome at the house. I do not change my household to suit others. So if you want to see the child, do it at her house.
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Idk, I was attacked by two dogs at the same time in third grade while swimming at a friend’s house. They swore one dog was an old angel and the other just an excited pup that would never hurt a fly. I was not scared of them, I got out of the pool and one attacked and the other followed. It was a horrifying experience and I was drove off in ambulance. Been petrified every since. Dogs can smell fear. It makes them uneasy and do things they may not normally do. Better safe than sorry.
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Depends on if you want the person there or not. If it’s a visitor that I want to visit, I would want them to feel safe and comfortable while there, and would absolutely put my pets up. Cut the visit short, if the pets aren’t happy being up, but it really isn’t a big deal.
I put my dog away for certain people but I think I’d draw the line at a 14 year old dog that’s napping all day having to be put away
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Ill put my dog outside if a child is scared or he’s being annoying. He has a massive yard with an undercover area at the back door. I’d rather my guests be comfortable when they visit. In saying that, it’s the dogs home 
if the owner doesn’t want to put the dog out then they have every right to say no… I wouldn’t expect someone else to out their dog out for me of my kids
Give the dog an hour of peace and quiet and put him in a different room with a treat. The aunt really shouldn’t put the child in the fear position of going somewhere with a dog so you need to step up and be the adult and let the child know that you won’t put her in a fearful situation.
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I ask my aunt to put her dog away if she wants me to come over with my kids but the dog has bit me and my husband so I won’t let the dog have a chance to do it to my kids but if the dog hasn’t done anything wrong then I don’t see why she should put him away
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My house, my pets. Don’t like - goodbye!
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She didn’t force anything, the dog was asleep. Maybe if the dog was rambunctious or stressed around kids ok. The four year old needs to understand that’s not how we act, and mom can use this as a learning experience if she is afraid. I was bit in my face by my grandparents dog because I didn’t give them the space I was told to, so I was super afraid of dogs for awhile. I had to learn not all dogs are scary, and screaming usually exacerbated things.
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It’s the dogs home and it sounds like the child needs to get use to pets, the dog was harmless and hurting no one, maybe put it in the bedroom
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It’s the dogs home don’t like my dog don’t come!!
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Id put my dog in his crate or outside for a short time for a kid who is terrified but that is not always possible and being in the crate stresses him out… being locked in a room would stress him out even more. And no I wouldn’t go to a friends house and expect them to lock their harmless dog up for me or my child…especially if he is just laying there literally not bothering anyone…
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I personally would not put my dog up either. Animals don’t understand why they are being locked away from the family so the animal could feel like it did something wrong and has no idea what. So therefore I would show the child that the dog wouldn’t hurt them or I would reschedule a play date for the park.
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People have phobias of certain animals. It’s not like her attitude is “eww I hate animals” she’s genuinely afraid I would put my animal away.
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My kuri always free at mine by visitor he h8s hv 2 leave chur
My child has autism and is affraid of unknown dogs , we have a dog and if he walks in unannouced she freaks … If we go to a house and the owner doesn’t put the dog out then we leave I have shared her story and if the friend doesn’t care then they are not worth visiting… My child doesn’t go out of her way to put people out fear is fear… its not forever its for now…
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I would put my dog in another room only because I learned the hard way. I had to have a dog put down because he bit twice. No fault of the 2ne child. First kid not really sure. And on my property. Please don’t ever think, oh my dog won’t bite. That is what I thought. When he bite the little girl in the face it was out of jealously. So better to be safe then very sorry.
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If all the dog does is sleep then put it in another room for the time being with water and food. Take them out for potty breaks and when they leave then let the dog out. It’s a 4 yr old child scared. Personally I would have just left the play date and took my kid elsewhere to have fun.
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Bree is 4, why would it hurt to have the pooch nap in a bedroom if all it does is sleep anyways?
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If u where my friend & u didnt want to put ur dog up for my frightened child,i jus wouldn’t enter ur house. I would visit u out on ur lawn,or u can jus visit me at my house.
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Sleeping dog can be just as scared and spooked. And then they bite just like a child cries when scared.
I have a wild puppy, I put him up for a bit. But if my dog was calm and doing nothing wrong its a hell NO
I wouldn’t put my dog away. If someone wants to come visit they have to realize that this is my dogs house
I’ve always offered to put my (118lb) dog outside if visitors are scared. He is a gentle giant, and visitors won’t be around forever
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