I've just seen a very close friends DS go through surgery after being mauled by his uncle's dog. This dog was around before eith er of her kids were born, so had been there with the boys over the last 3.5 years & I'm sure they never had a reason to think the attack would happen. But it did.

My girl loves my kids, but hates men. Will not allow them in my yard, or near us. I don't trust her. I love her, but I'm very careful. In over 3 years, she's never given me a reasn not to trust her, but she's a dog. Simple as that. My kids sit next to her & eat. She doesn't even try to touch it.

Animals are unpredictable. I would do exactly as you are. I stopped visiting friends who's dog snapped at DS for no reason. Especially after all they could do was make excuses. He walked past while she had a bone. I couldn't give two hoots why the dog did it. You know your dog & you know she's been acting that way lately towards kids, yet you leave her out knowing we are coming over, then make excuses for her behaviour.

I can't stand people who allow their dogs to be the boss. If you don't know how dogs work, you shouldn't have one. If they think they're the boss, they'll be the boss.


Sorry, a little OTT, but I hate hearing about all these dog attacks, then listen to people go on about breeds etc. Its not the dogs fault. You can never be too careful.