| My brother believes that rottweilers were bred to attack people and insists that my dogs be locked up when he brings his family to my house. You can imagine how often they are invited over.
While he doesn't voice his opinions to me (we barely speak) I am quite sure that my mother has gotten an ear full since my Oliver bit me two weeks ago. Probably much along the line of "How can she keep that viscious dog in the same house with her children?"
My son used to use Chase for a step stool when he was 18 months old, to get up onto the couch. She would raise an eyebrow and make sure to be real still so he didn't fall. Quite the viscious beast, huh.
How did your family member feel about this dog before the incident? Is it someone that you are close enough to that you would be really worried about their opinion? Don't forget to take these things into account when dealing with this person.
I am sure that if there is a repeat performance you will take the steps necessary to protect every one. |