It happened at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday at an apartment complex in the 5600 block of Chimney Rock near Glenmont.
Officials said the dog is staying with the family for now but is set to be turned over to BARC sometime on Monday.
As for the child, they are expected to recover.
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