Scary animals

I got the kittens to help Troy out, so that he should not be so affraid of animals. It has taken him a while but he is really good with them. He feeds them himself, and he often gives them little treats. When he comes home, he has to kiss the kittens before he even looks at me.
This weekend we had a set-back as far as animals are concerned.
Troy and I were sitting in a recliner in the living room watching a movie. The front door was open so that the kittens could come and go as they pleased. Emil came running by, and we heard Ida right behind him. Suddenly Ida jumped into the recliner, except it wasn't Ida, but a big black poodle that jumped into our laps. I was startled and let out a scream (that did not help). Poor Troy was petrified. We got the dog back to the owner and she promised that the dog would not bother us again. Later that day when I was moving the lawn, and Troy was playing outside, the dog came back, and started running after Troy. My poor boy was so scared. He wanted to sit on my shoulders and refused to get back down. This time the owner promised to keep the dog inside, and I told her how important it was for the dog not to come back. Troy of course is more affraid of animals than ever. He still loves his kittens, but he does not like to be surprised by them either.