[QUOTE=JeanieK;1735178]I agree and it should all be done before getting the dog.
I don't think most people who have dogs are experts and have ALL of the answers to any problem that may come up with having a dog. You can't always predict behavior issues. Some dogs may not have any problem with a child that likes to run around and is noisy. The OP is coming to this forum for help and it looks like she's received some great advise. I don't see the need to bash someone because she's wasn't an expert on dog behavior before she had one, rather she should be commended for asking for advise and wanting to do right by both her son and furbaby.
To the OP, it looks like things are looking better for you
I hope to hear soon that your son and furbaby are the best of friends
Good luck!