That “pet” may have had just enough domestic dog in him to become jealous of the Baby, and all the attention being lavished on this newborn infant. The dog decided to put a stop to this unwanted interloper. Even adult dogs can become envious of other animals who are suddenly absorbing all the caressing and sweet vocal tones of their Masters.
Envy will lead to resentment in a certain number of pets, not all. T’was the parents job to think ahead, and never leave the helpless child alone with that sort of “pet”.
There is a new breed American Alsatian that looks like a long-haired German Shepherd without the dropped hindquarters. Looks very wolflike, I saw one locally. Beautiful animal. Some breeders are trying to select for the Dire Wolf project, bigger, wolfier, but long-lived. Temperament supposedly calm but aloof. Breeds that are one-man dogs are more dangerous and bear close watching around children.
I expect the AAD like the GSD is going to be the victim of careless breeders, sold to people who want a big scary dog, socialized poorly.
When I was little, GSD were the best. 10 years later they started getting scary.
It’s Chelsea. If you knew the area you would understand…
A three month old isn’t a toddler, it’s an infant.
Leave parent in room with wolf until one eats the other.