Dog bite interferes in cousin’s relationship

DEAR HARRIETTE: Over Memorial Day weekend, I hosted a small get-together at my home with my extended family. My cousin brought her 1-year-old son, who’s just starting to walk and explore the world around him.

He’s a sweet little boy and was especially fascinated by my dog. The problem is that my dog has never been great around small children. He’s anxious by nature and tends to get overstimulated e…