They can be if they’re raised with them and socialized well.
It’s difficult for a dog to know how to behave around children when the only interaction it has with humans is through harsh discipline and punishment. Children should never punish a dog, but also should avoid discouraging its confidence by playing hard tug-of-war games or other aggressive games that might startle or confuse an animal that does not share our human fearlessness towards other potential dangers such as cars and lawnmowers. And while roosters do not always get along perfectly in their natural state, there are many owners who have successfully transitioned them from fighting against each other to becoming best friends…
