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[quote=Anonymous]19:46, seriously?  I think this is an overreaction.  It sounds like you had a bad incident with a dog in your family, and I'm sorry for that, but I don't think you're right about this.

OP, you need to supervise your dog and kid better.  Others are right that you need to prevent the toddler from doing what he's doing with the dog.  But I also have a dog and toddler, and I know it's not always that easy.  I encourage my DD to be gentle with our dog and show her how to pet him nicely, but of course, she sometimes gets overly excited.

I wouldn't rehome the dog unless he shows aggression toward people.  The dog is old, as you noted, and rehoming him would probably be harder on him than anything.  Training may not be something that works great either.  It sounds like an isolated incident but one that you should take as a warning.  Older dogs can be edgy because they aren't as agile and might feel a little bad sometimes.  You need to give the dog a place where he feels safe.

Sure, let the dog and toddler play supervised for a while, but then put the dog in another room or outside, or go somewhere else yourself.  Minimize time when they are together, and supervise closely.  And watch the dog for signs he is getting overwhelmed.[/quote]

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