CM has recently got a Jack Russell puppy - am worried

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CM got a JR puppy before Christmas. We were not asked about how we felt, we were just informed. CM is very thorough and takes pride in being rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted, so I would assume she has policies in place...although we haven't specifically been shown them.

But following the horrific story involving a JR with the killing of that poor baby in south wales, I did a bit of googling and most JR 'experts' say they do not recommend JRs with children under 6. The puppy is going to dog-training classes, she has her own cage/bed in the kitchen and is not allowed in the playroom BUT her food bowls are in the utility are which the children walk through to use the downstairs toilet. Dd2 is with the CM the most as she is not at school yet and, at 3, is not above unexpectedly reaching out to the dog, etc.

We have been with this CM for 6 years now and we think she is fabulous but I am very concerned about this now the more I've been thinking about it. CM can also be quite touchy and I am very worried about how to approach her about this without it becoming an 'issue', which I know sounds pathetic as it's dd2 I should be worried about. CM also has a dd of 10 who I don't think can necessarily be trusted to watch the dog around the other children or keep doors shit without being reminded etc.

HOw shall I go about approaching this with her? Do I ask to see the policies she has in place, which I assume she would have to have after getting the dog? As a CM would you mind being asked all of this? Some of the websites about jack russells were saying that even accidental injuries caused by small children (e.g. treading on paws etc) can result in being attacked by a JR whi are very territorial.

My stomach's in a knot

As a cm I wouldnt have the time to invest in a puppy, I have an old cat who doesnt go anywhere near the mindees, I have a stair gate and just mind downstairs, so he spends the day stretched out on the stairs out of reach.
I think you are quite right to be concerned,I find dog people always say that their own dogs wouldnt dream of biting... until they do...
I think your cm is being selfish, you know when you start the job that it does completely infringe on your home life and that you cant just aquire pets and expect no questions from parents.
I have teens and they know that upstairs is their territory but downstairs, during working hours, they MUST speak and act appropriatly with the children..

And not to sound a complete cow but an outstanding in Ofsted doesent necessarily mean she is the bees knees, but it might mean her paperwork is fantastic, she is obviously a bit unnaproachable and that to me is definatly NOT outstanding.....

No one seems to have considered allergies on here.

I am severely allergic to most animals, especially cats and dogs. No amount of shutting them away in different rooms/outside makea any difference, I still get very ill.

If my cm did this, I would have to give notice. if my dd patted the dog, or brushed against it, and the hairs transferred onto her (as thye do) it would affecgt me very badly. Also I don't know if dd has inherited my allergies yet, so it could make her ill too.

I think your cm should have informed you, before getting the dog, to give you chance to make other arrangements if needed.