I have known children who are afraid of dogs for no apparent reason. My own little sister Mackenzie was afraid of any animal when she was little. She'd cry and run to Mom no matter how nice and harmless the animal was. She has since grown out of it. I also have a cousin who has Spina Bifeda. She's in a wheelchair and is three. She has never had any bad experiences with a dog but is deathly afraid of them. The site of Daisy sends her into a frenzy. I don't know why, but I do feel bad about it. I hope she will grow out of it someday as well.

As for the girl you speak of, I would at least talk to her parents. If she was in fact hurling things at your dog in your own yard, there is a definite problem that needs to be discussed!