Chances are that if the dog doesn't have any protection training then he won't do any thing, he's just un sure of what's going on and is standing his ground. Just walk in with confidence and don't let him know that you're afraid of him. What's kind of dog is it btw?
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hello; What is plan B if the dog decides to chew on the nephew? Sounds like a risky approach. it may be that the nephew may only be able to feed the dog in question and perhaps the cat. The bird and others in the house may not be something not anyone can do anything about.
I understand about nephews. Since my nephew moved back into the area six months ago, he has yet to stop by. I have been by his place. he did come a year ago when I fixed his truck. It is the nature of things that young folk find little charm in visiting old folk.
To the OP. My take is that it is a different thing to feed a dog at a fence and make friends than to invade it's territory. One does not necessarily lead to the other. The feeding may get you close enough to put a stout lead on the dog and get control that way.
You intent is good, but there may not be a good way to get past the dog. This may be a situation with no good solution. Be wary of advice from the dog lovers on this forum. They tend to believe mainly positive things about dogs. For sure some dogs will attack you and this is especially true in their own territory with their master away. Whatever you try, take caution.
If you decide call animal control be sure to discuss the proceedure. They may solve the problem by taking the dog away to an animal shelter which might lead to the demise of the dog. Authorities can have a legalistic view about such situations.
Does your uncle have neighbors? If so, perhaps one of them may be familiar to the dog and can approach it.