I don't understand when kids are afraid of dogs. I have always adored animals. That being said I had a repair man come over to do some work and he brought his boy - about 8 years old. At that time I had Gina, the sweetest little girl who loved everyone. The kid saw Gina and freaked out. He "told" me to lock Gina in a room. I told him, "This is Gina's home. If you don't want to be around her then go sit outside", which he did. I know this little guy is your nephew but maybe you should just let him lock himself in the bathroom and after a while maybe he will come out of him own and realize that your little girl is not going to harm him. I call this "tough love".
__________________  RIP my darling little Gina |