"Did they ever consider not having guests over to their home?"
The impression I got was the kid was a surprise addition to the proceedings, so: Yes, actually, they did!
"taking him on walks is hazardous because he is a dangerous wild animal!"
Danger levels here are -- Dog on leash: low. Dog not on leash: higher. And, now that I read closer, LW doesn't specify if the dog IS on a leash when they take walks. I was all set to be defensive on LW's behalf, but that's unknown, so: use a leash LW.
And, I grudgingly admit, get professional training, if that's not what you're doing already.
Re: Discussion of letter
The impression I got was the kid was a surprise addition to the proceedings, so: Yes, actually, they did!
"taking him on walks is hazardous because he is a dangerous wild animal!"
Danger levels here are -- Dog on leash: low. Dog not on leash: higher. And, now that I read closer, LW doesn't specify if the dog IS on a leash when they take walks. I was all set to be defensive on LW's behalf, but that's unknown, so: use a leash LW.
And, I grudgingly admit, get professional training, if that's not what you're doing already.