In search of gift ideas for kids who love dogs? Here are a few suggestions…whether your child is interested in learning about dog training or baking dog treats. Have other ideas for me to include? Please send me a message! [Read more…] about Gift Ideas For Kids Who Love Dogs
Children and pets
A Family Paws Interview: Why I Became A Dog Trainer
Furthering my passion for helping to strengthen the relationship between families and their dog, a few years ago, I pursued and graduated from a 13-week program to become a licensed Family Paws parent educator. A new baby, toddler or young child can be stressful for the family dog. Family Paws helps parents of infants and toddlers anticipate, prepare and establish guidelines that lead to increased safety and decreased stress for all family members. Why did I become a dog trainer, and why did I pursue the Family Paws license? Family Paws featured me in their social media with this interview. Read it below. [Read more…] about A Family Paws Interview: Why I Became A Dog Trainer
Should You Bring Home The Baby Blanket For Your Dog To Sniff?
This post is for young families that include a dog. As an expecting parent, will it help your dog to accept your newborn baby if you bring home the baby blanket for your dog to sniff – in advance? Here are some parenting tips to consider when it comes to minimizing family dog stress, dog and baby safety, and dog training for new parents. [Read more…] about Should You Bring Home The Baby Blanket For Your Dog To Sniff?
Consider Growly Zones In Dog Management
Whether you have a family dog that includes kids and a dog or are a multi-dog household, consider growly zones as an important dog management consideration. [Read more…] about Consider Growly Zones In Dog Management
Infant And Dog: Is This Affection Or Kiss To Dismiss?
How often it is that I see pictures or videos with scenes like this one of an infant and dog. Usually, the caption refers to how the dog is comforting the baby or how the dog is being friends with the infant. I can understand how a parent who is not Dog Aware* may see that. Parents want their dog and child to be friends. It is a natural line of thinking for these parents to think the dog body language is saying, “I love you.” However, I ask you…is this affection or a Kiss to Dismiss? [Read more…] about Infant And Dog: Is This Affection Or Kiss To Dismiss?
Gaining Wings Book Helps Families Deal With Losing A Pet
In my mind, there is no such thing as ‘just a pet’. Animals that live and have lived in my home are very much part of my family. My dogs and birds have brought me comfort, listened when I needed an ear, been close when I just needed company, made me laugh and smile, and yes, sometimes want to made me want to get away from their challenges. Each time that I have lost one, I lost a big piece of my heart. If you too have shared your life with a non-human animal, you more than likely know what I am talking about. If you also share your life with a human child, that loss gives you even more to cope with. Leave it to my friends at Angel’s Paws Cincinnati pet hospice to publish a wonderful, Gaining Wings, a book all about helping families with kids deal with the grief of losing a pet when their pet goes over the Rainbow Bridge. [Read more…] about Gaining Wings Book Helps Families Deal With Losing A Pet