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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What’s the best way to handle this situation? Our in-laws have a dog that I think gets jealous or territorial when young children or medium sized dogs come near my mother in law.

The dog goes from zero to 60. He’s fine one second and the next he turns vicious and at this point has bitten 2 different children on 5 different occasions- no serious injuries, but sometimes breaking skin. The attack on another dog was more serious and the other dog was bleeding.

Our in-laws host family gatherings at their house often, so it happens at their house.

What is the best solution? Would a muzzle be appropriate during family gatherings? Or is that overkill? I also don’t think my in-laws would agree to that.

The kids have generally learned to keep their distance, but even being within 5 feet sometimes triggers growling and snapping at them. [/quote]

Crate the dog in another room like a bedroom that has no guest activity.  When it has to go out they should use a muzzle and a leash to get it to the door.  [/quote]

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