Just because Olivia knows that Madoc is a “great dog” doesn’t mean that she didn’t set boundaries with Harrison. These including not allowing him to lay on or hug the dog, play with his tail or feet, or be around his food or his body when he’s eating. “People need to understand a dog’s stress signals,” she wrote. “My dogs are not expected to tolerate being annoyed. I can tell you from experience that EVERY DOG HAS A BREAKING POINT, and every dog WILL bite. It is up to adults to teach children to be safe and respectful and to educate themselves on dog behavior and body language and prevent what is usually 100% preventable.” Despite this being a somewhat controversial topic, Olivia doesn’t regret speaking out if it can prevent a child from getting hurt. “Hopefully with a little awareness, parents can educate themselves to understand their dog better and to keep both the dog and their kids safe,” she says.
