Tell us the animal, your child's age and your home – get separation zones, rules a child that age can follow, a body language chart, and a first‑week introduction plan.
Hugging, direct staring and leaning over the head all mean something else to an animal.
Lip licks, turned heads and stiffening come long before a growl, and most adults miss them.
An animal that can't leave the situation has fewer options left than one that can.
Even the most tolerant animal has a limit, and tolerance isn't the same as comfort.