Our neighbor has a child that's maybe 5 years old and she's terrified of dogs too. When she has come over she jumps on my dining room table and couches. I don't allow my own kids to jump on furniture so its really hard having her over, luckily she's not family so she doesn't come over very often. I kind of wish that her parents would help her but I don't think they care for animals...I think if the parents don't take an active role in curing the situation the child may always have problems with animals which is really sad because I think pets are really great for kids. |