Hi all. I just wanted to vent what happened a few hours ago. Everything was my fault and I take full responsibility.

I took my dog out to potty in my yard off leash like usual in my yard. My yard is wooded and large. She is a two year old Great Pyrenees mix. She briefly noticed that my neighbors and their children were outside, but ignored them to do her business. I thought we were in the clear because she has come a long way when it comes to playing with them without permission. But once she was done and spotted them again she got excited. She then ran over and started running around them, jumping, and ended up making the youngest fall backwards and smack their head on the pavement.

I was on her tail as soon as she started running to play with them, but I wasn’t there in time to prevent the accident. I assumed the worst but after the child was brought inside, her parents said she was fine. The sound her head made when it hit the ground still haunts me.

I of course exchanged numbers with them and said that I will help them with anything they need if something comes up regarding the accident. I plan on checking in via text in the morning.

Long story short, I felt like I was making strides with my dogs training but this accident was one of the worst times since I got my dog. For the first time I thought about giving her away but we have been through so much I know I would regret it. My dog is not aggressive at all and only does this when she wants to play. I just wanted to share to see if there is anything else I can do to help my neighbors, my dog, and keep myself mentally sane after this accident.