DaeHanL

I was speaking of young age being an issue with fosters. They come from god knows where, and can have some serious baggage. Snapping at a child is the least of your worries in some cases.

Even with dogs from good backgrounds, especially larger breeds, children can be an issue because of their energy levels. Kids can excite easily, and all dogs respond to the change in energy levels. Large breeds, not knowing their own size/strength, can hurt kids unintentionally. I've seen kicks knocked down, faces clawed, and thrown about. All of these things of course can be corrected by a alpha personality and patience. My niece is still afraid of dogs because she had a bad experience with her mom's friend's dog. (she's 4 now)

I have fostered and rehabbed numerous dogs. All successfully. I've even helped mommy dogs in labor, raised pups from the time they were sacs, and found them all homes. It's rewarding, but it has its risks.