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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Honestly, I wouldn’t say anything, but then I see this as a very cultural issue. In many parts of Asia, people still eat dogs.  The kid is not having great empathy and understanding for the dog for sure.

You may be better off having your kid “gift” that kid a How to Train your Puppy for kids book. [/quote]

Yeah we eat pigs and cows here … I would still report to someone if I saw a neighbor abusing their pig or cow. Animals being raised for food doesn’t mean other animals should have to endure abuse.

Op I would straight up just call ASPCA and ask for the local number if they won’t come. This family won’t change and their poor dog will either suffer or eventually die. Just get him removed. They know their son does this, they don’t care. [/quote]

Yeah, I disagree.  The ASPCA killed almost a million animals last year anyway, so it doesn’t seem like the perfect option.

Would the OP be comfortable having her kids mention something to the 6 year old about it when they are all outside together?  Nothing big, just “you are hurting your dog when you play with him.  He is running because he is scared.”  The kid is only 6 and the Ops are older.  Is the kid typical otherwise? Sometimes older kids can be teachers too. If not, maybe go outside with your kids and talk to the kid and point out the behavior that shows the dog doesn’t like it. If he still doesn’t listen, tell him you are feeling bad for the dog and will talk to his parents about it.

It takes a village and not just calling the authorities for things that are awful. 
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My DS said he told the boy to be gentle and that the dog didn’t like being hit or sprayed with water.  He said the boy ignored him.

The kid seems like your average 6-year-old boy.  Perhaps a particularly bossy and active one, but nothing that raises red flags.

He is just rough and doesn’t seem to understand how to properly interact with the dog.  Parents seem normal.  I’ve seen Dad and kid play outside and all seems well.  Mom just seems exhausted.  Baby is maybe 5 weeks old and cried A LOT. [/quote]

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