I wanted to share this reminder to you about little dogs especially. Leaning over them can make them uncomfortable, as can giving them massive head rubs. One clue is if the dog leans or moves away. This is a much better way to give a dog reinforcement.
Please teach this to your children also.
A parenting tip to help keep your baby AND your family dog safe, and encourage more positive associations.
This is the story of one family, and how I taught them to use a success station as a management tool for creating safety between their toddler and their family dogs. In this case, their success stations was using dog gates when needed. It is one of numerous strategies we are putting into place to lower stress, increase quality of life, and strengthen relationships. In their example, I share why it is important to teach your dog a positive association with management.
Contact :
Lisa Desatnik
CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC
