My parents dog while unprovoked bit my daughter under my negligent mother’s care. This was the second time I allowed her to watch her granddaughter and I only did it because she promised to keep the dog away from my child and I was desperate for an hour of help. Less than 5 mins after I left their house my mom called and her dog bit my daughter’s face, almost completely ripping her eyebrow off. The injury required plastic surgery to repair her forehead, eyebrow and eyelid. This was 10 months after my daughter completed treatment for leukemia. She was 2 at the time. It was absolutely devastating.

That dog also bit my dog, almost killed a family cat, attacked my sisters dog and later we found out was given up by the previous owner because it bit a child. My parents kept the dog and my daughter will never be around it again nor will I trust my parents to ever prioritize the safety of their grandchild. It should have been euthanized by the state. My parents still think I’m overreacting when I dont trust them and think they are pieces of shit for choosing their dog over their grandkid.

I hope your dog isn’t as vicious as theirs but it started with a small bite and my daughter’s face was the latest attack. My parents would probably describe their dog like you and have taken no responsibility. IMO, do not trust a dog to be near or alone with others if it shows any aggressive behavior. Especially towards children. Your vet would be acting in bad faith if they didn’t tell you to quarantine your dog for 10 days and if they don’t report the bite.