im sory but. its the dog or the child. if i had kids i ould personally kill anything that tried to hurt them. and i am not kidding. 40 stitches is ALOT. my mother had less when she had her hystorectomy! and thats major surgery! im sorry but if something hurts a child to that extent, it is dangerous and should be dealt with. i mean. the poor kid must be scared dont you think? hairy animal launches vicious attack for no reason? i mean cmon people theyre not humans they cant say they will never do it again. for all you know, he could kill the next kid he attacks.and that is NOT acceptable. NEVER! not if there was warnig signs like that. your hubby has chosen sdog over son. not mother over you. his mom has some serious work to do if she doesnt put the dog down. cmon. he could have killed the kid. it happens. thats rediculous. thats like saying its ok for someone to hit someone without reprimand.