I understand what you're saying, Michael. I appreciate the concern. I do see where you are coming from. As my dogs' owner, I can't imagine them doing anything like that. To just be disobedient (as WE as humans see it, not actually) and attack another member of the family. But I understand that it can and does happen.
Like I have said before, I am not planning on getting the bird in the near future. But I do agree that when that time comes, I should think harder about this subject. I think I am just hoping that everyone will get along and nothing bad will ever happen, but we all know that that is unrealistic. I don't see why I couldn't just have the bird out and have my mom babysit my dogs for the morning, or the afternoon, or the evening, depending on our schedule. (We live in my parents' guest house, so my mom comes over and asks if she kind of shares my dogs with me lol.) I believe that when the time comes, I can definitely find a schedule that fits everyone's needs and wants.
Thanks again for the replies.