Gentle Doesn’t Mean Silent: A Big Dog Teaches a Boy Boundaries

is the gentlest soul in this world. But he knows something important.”

She looked at her son, her eyes intense.

“Koda didn’t bite. He didn’t attack. But he didn’t stay silent when you were being hurt, either. He showed his teeth to protect what he loves.”

She smoothed Leo’s hair.

“You don’t have to be a rug, Leo. Being kind doesn’t mean you have to let continue reading …