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For the OP, I'm thinking:
Step 1). Establish Alpha to dog.
Walk it regularly on your terms. You are the first out the door while dog sits and waits for you. You choose the path, the speed, reverse course often, make him sit at curbs, etc. Don't ever let him strain against leash or harness(use snap jerk correction).
Sit, come, wait, speak.
Reward instantly with praise and small pieces of biscuit.
Exercise him till he drops, and has his eyes on you waiting instruction.
Step 2). Associate child with good things.
Wear him out, then spend time with you and child.
Give him extra/better snacks or have child give him snacks.
Make him being around child turn into a reward.
"I like this strange thing because the alpha human gives me something extra when he's around"
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