If you had a kids coming to ypour house and

[djmastermum]

had a dog that you knew to be snappy around kids, would you put it outside?

[Heather]

Yes....no question about it.

[Naomi]

Yes, and if possible restrained in an area where the kids can't access. Just not worth the risk.

[Luv Angel Musik Babee]

yep I agree with the other girls

[Leigh]

Well, one would think most normal people would do so without question :brow:

[GINAinLA]

definately!

[Patricia]

Is there really any alternative?

Words fail me!

[djmastermum]

Exactly what I think.

We wnt to my mums house today, and my sister was there with her snappy mutt, and did she put it outside, ever after I tolod her too, NO. She just said watch your baby. I was so angry with her. How stupid can she actually be?

[Patricia]

I would have taken my children and left.

Such irresponsible people shouldn't be allowed to own animals..

[Naomi]

I would have taken my children and left.

Such irresponsible people shouldn't be allowed to own animals..

Me too. But I'm lucky, none of our close friends or family are that stupid. I wonder if she realises that if he dog bites someone the council is likely to order it be destroyed ... and that's not fair on the dog. Not responsible pet ownership IMO x(

[Patricia]

In my opinion there are very few stupid animals...just stupid owners.

[Luv Angel Musik Babee]

so true, animals can be taught and trained or if they are snappy anyways put away while children are about

[djmastermum]

Don't know if I should show her this thread or not. Don't want to cause any ill feelings, but she needs to realise as well.

[Patricia]

If you dont agree with her Josie why dont you just tell her?

[djmastermum]

If you dont agree with her Josie why dont you just tell her?

I did today.

[Heather]

Animals have personalities as do we humans........if a human doesn't like children, they remove themselves .....ergo we do the same for the pets who do not like children.
Both children and animals do not have the reasoning powers that most adults do, it is just plain commonsense to keep them apart so that there are no nasty little incidents.

[~CJJHRA~]

without a doubt I would put the dog outside. You think being your sister your kids would mean a lot to her and would think about the dog might snap at them. Yes You still watch your kids, but if the dog was to snap, it happens so fast.

[gracie]

We have two dogs - both pretty good, but I pop them in the laundry when there are other children (or even adults) here. My youngest two boys are 21 months and they are very good around them (and the dogs "put up" with them!!!). But I know that some children aren't used to dogs, and as you never know how dogs are going to react to strangers - it is just the right thing to do.

[Mad Old Cow]

is this the sister that is wanting a baby/

[yomamma]

seeing as it was family I would have put it outside myself.

[Sonnie]

Yes, for sure.

[Maggie12]

I wonder if she is very young. Maybe she doesn't understand or comprehend the danger. How would she feel if she had a little one and you had the snappy mutt? I mean I am a total animal lover. I have two wonderful dogs. They sleep on my bed and everything. But if someone came over with little kids I would put my dogs outside because they might get too jumpy an scare or hurt a child by accident.

[kimba]

I think pretty obviously u would put them outside.

[Stormy]

Mischa would only slobber over kids but to be on the safe side I always keep her separated. It's not that I don't trust her....I don't trust the kids. :blink:

[Denise]

I was thinking along the same lines as yoyo being family I would of put the dog out myself. Is it a little dog Josie, alot of people don't think there is any danger when they are little.

[Naomi]

whereas in reality, most dog attacks are by the smaller/yappy breeds, you just don't hear about them as much in the media.

[mel35]

We don't have a dog, but many of our friends do and whenever we visit with the kids they are always seperated. You would think that as its your sister she would have a little more care for your childrens safety (and the dogs safety as well):headh:

[mummyof3babes]

Yes for sure.

[sandydee]

obviously yes,and if that was me i would have left with my kids.:yes: i agree with the others irresponsible owners:yes: not the animals fault.:headh:

[djmastermum]

is this the sister that is wanting a baby/

Yes, it is. But she was also saying she would have to wait until the dog is gone. Yet, she is content to have the dog around my kids, and it wasn't even her house, it was my mothers.

She just says, 'Oh, he is old, and he has a back problem, so he has to stay inside.' CRAP, all he would be doing outside is sleeping.

whereas in reality, most dog attacks are by the smaller/yappy breeds, you just don't hear about them as much in the media.

Yeah, he is a Corgi.

[Patricia]

Wait till he is gone where?

[djmastermum]

Wait till he is gone where?

Has died. :-(

I wonder if she is very young. Maybe she doesn't understand or comprehend the danger. How would she feel if she had a little one and you had the snappy mutt? I mean I am a total animal lover. I have two wonderful dogs. They sleep on my bed and everything. But if someone came over with little kids I would put my dogs outside because they might get too jumpy an scare or hurt a child by accident.

She is 32.

[Patricia]

Well if she is 32 sorry she should have more common sense.

I feel sorry for the dog to be honest!

[Supa]

I have a dog that is very protective of my kids so when they have friends come over she goes on her runwire & the kids dont go near her. Just plain common ssense !

[sandydee]

so she is waiting for the dog to die before she can have a baby???:headh: the poor dog:yes: all sounds odd to me:yes: :headh:

[djmastermum]

She bought her dog when she was in an abusive relationship years ago, and he means the world to her. Having said that, I think she should still have the sense and reason to put him outdoors in some circumstances. It is only common sense.

Just called her on the phone and discussed it in a civil manner, and she has agreed with me that if he is around he must be seperated from the kids, and if he carrys on rediculous who cares, let him bark, because it isn't worth the kids getting bitten by a cracky, ill mannered old hound!

I feel a sense of relief now. Although they will be going back to WA soon anyway.

[Naomi]

I know this is a bit off topic, but I find it a bit creepy that she's 'waiting for the dog to die' before she has children. I know it's her decision and all - but it is possible (and IMHO preferable!) to raise kids and animals together. I understand her dog is old and 'set in his ways' but either way I look at it I can't comprehend it - either she's just waiting for him to die which is horrible (I think) or she's putting her other plans on hold indefinitely which just seems like an odd choice to me. Oh well, her decision.

I'm glad you had a talk with her Josie. Better to clear the air than have it simmering under the surface for ages.

[djmastermum]

I know this is a bit off topic, but I find it a bit creepy that she's 'waiting for the dog to die' before she has children. I know it's her decision and all - but it is possible (and IMHO preferable!) to raise kids and animals together. I understand her dog is old and 'set in his ways' but either way I look at it I can't comprehend it - either she's just waiting for him to die which is horrible (I think) or she's putting her other plans on hold indefinitely which just seems like an odd choice to me. Oh well, her decision.

I'm glad you had a talk with her Josie. Better to clear the air than have it simmering under the surface for ages.

I think it is so wierd also, to put her life on hold for a dog, I mean a dog. I just don't understand it either. Oh, well, her choice.

[Margo]

That is putting BOTH the dog and children at risk!

[Stormy]

Sheesh....corgis can be a little narky about "their people". I would have at least put him in another room of the house and not let the kids near him.

[djmastermum]

Sheesh....corgis can be a little narky about "their people". I would have at least put him in another room of the house and not let the kids near him.

Yeah, I know! We have a Corgi too, but she puts up with so much from the kids without complaining. Might be different if she wasn't raised around babies thought?

Declan climbs all over her, and she couldn't care less. LMAO

[Stormy]

Our old corgi was the same....but he was raised with kids. The queen mother's corgis were reported to be very aggressive - maybe because they were old lady corgis??