Was dog trying to comfort baby?

This is a sad story in which a baby was killed by a family's dog. Was the husky trying to comfort the child, but bit too hard? Story in the Toronto Star provides a possible explanation.
And yes, obviously everyone realizes it's a bad idea to leave any dog - or cat - alone with a baby.

Dogs poisoned in Toronto

Our Wheaten often darts to grab old food or wrappers while on walks in parks and our neighbourhood.
Dogs tempted by some treat may be the victims of a purposeful poisoning in a Toronto neighbourhood, according to the Toronto Star.
It's sad, more so because the dogs who've died are cherished pets of older citizens.