The Presence of a Dog in the House

Question
A lady's son is afraid of animals, so they advised her to buy a dog for him to help him overcome his fear and distract him from his phone. What is the ruling?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is not permissible to keep dogs in homes, except for those that are outside the house for guarding purposes only, and God knows best.
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