Even Tolerant Dogs Can Bite

Photo description: young child yelling in the face of a small dog. Even a tolerant dog can bite. Understanding what tolerance means can go a long way toward preventing dog bites from family dogs.

When parents of young children prepare to bring a dog into their home, it is common for them to look for a ‘tolerant’ dog breed. A family dog who will be ‘safe’ around small children. This is an important conversation for all parents and families. Understanding tolerant dogs can go a long way toward preventing […]