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[quote=Anonymous]I’m not sure what to do.  We have new neighbors (of a few months) and we’ve all noticed their 6-year-old is really really really rough with their medium sized dog.  He is often outside alone with the dog and he will attempt to get on it to “ride” and the dog is visibly stressed and not large enough to support his weight.  He will throw toys at the dog and yell at the dog if the dog does not do what he wants.  He will shoot the dog with a water gun, and will aim for the dogs bottom and finds it hilarious.  The dog looks distressed and will try to hide. The boy also seems  to be trying to train him, but obviously at 6 it’s not going well.  My kids (9 & 11) have said they’ve seen him hit the dog with his hands and even a stick although I have not seen this.  They’re very upset about it and pretty much refuse to go outside if he is outside with the dog.

I try to mind my own business but I’m thinking about bringing it up to the parents.  We don’t know them well and I don’t want to start a conflict already but I also don’t want to turn a blind eye to potential animal abuse. [/quote]

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