I was visiting my parents with three kids, all under six at the time. When we arrived, they had a 'surprise', they had taken in a 2 year old cocker spaniel. The first 10 minutes we were there, the dog barked, ran around, and finally started growling. I told my parents the dog either went outside, into the crate or the garage. They said no, the dog was just playing. I went to put it outside and it tried to bite me. I told my parents either the dog goes or me and their grandkids would. Again they said I was worrying about nothing. Packed up the kids and left. About 15 minutes into the trip home, my mom called and asked where we were. I said 'on our way home, enjoy your new dog, if you train it, and control it, we may visit again. You are welcome to visit us, do not bring the dog if you come visit us.'
You get to decide what is safe for your kids not someone else.
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