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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How did your son push her away? Maybe by the face, and his finger tip went in her eye? Or maybe the dog is just head-shy and his going to push her face away spooked her.

I tend to assume human error. I would not get rid of the dog based on this. I would retrain all family members in how to command the dog, how to touch/play/pet the dog, and would firm up the training of the dog.[/quote]

No, no, no, wrong wrong wrong. Your child's safety comes first. The dog must go, today. I am a dog lover for sure, and have had them most of my life, but this is the end of the dog in your house, OP - it has to be. Dogs who snap are dogs who bite, period. Call your vet and s/he will confirm this. When I was a kid, we were duly warned by our vet about a German shepherd we got as a puppy from a well-known breeder. The dog bared his teeth and snarled at the vet on every visit, from puppyhood on, and did the same to our family. The vet said he was a high-strung fear biter who was totally unsuited for family life and we should take him back to the breeder. My dad blew it off. Before the dog was 2 he bit my hand when I tried to put a leash on him to walk him, and I got three severe puncture wounds form his teeth that show to this day. Email the rescue coordinator NOW, please, for the safety of your child. You'll never forgive yourself when, not if, the dog bites someone. The dog can have a more suitable home with someone who doesn't have kids. Please.[/quote]

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