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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. Image shows a mother sitting on a sofa while her two dogs are laying down behind a dog gate.

Using Dog Gates? Teach Your Dog A Positive Association

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.

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Parents, you are always teaching associations and behaviors to your children and your family dog. Picture: a father playing with the family dog while his daughter watches

Parents, YOU Are ALWAYS Teaching

Teaching happens whether we intend it or not. Our interactions cause others to learn positive AND negative associations with situations, and with us.

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Photo description: young child yelling in the face of a small dog. Even a tolerant dog can bite. Understanding what tolerance means can go a long way toward preventing dog bites from family dogs.

Even Tolerant Dogs Can Bite

When parents of young children prepare to bring a dogRead more “Even Tolerant Dogs Can Bite”

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Photo of a toddler reaching for a small dog. Understanding your dog’s dog stress signals is important to prevent dog bites, especially when your family includes a newborn baby, toddler, or child.

Recognizing Dog Stress Signals Decreases Bite Risk

Understanding and responding to your dog’s body language and dogRead more “Recognizing Dog Stress Signals Decreases Bite Risk”

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For parents: managing your crawling baby and your family dog. Parenting tips to help you have harmony when your home includes a dog, baby or toddler.

Managing Your Crawling Baby And Your Dog

I see so often in Youtube videos and online photos.Read more “Managing Your Crawling Baby And Your Dog”

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Yesterday when I was walking my dog, we had an opportunity to help a child feel safe around a dog. This is our story, an important story for parents and those who have a dog.

Walking My Dog Helped A Child Feel Safe Around A Dog

Yesterday when I was walking my dog, we had anRead more “Walking My Dog Helped A Child Feel Safe Around A Dog”

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Safety Tips For Dressing Your Dog In A Halloween Costume

Tips For Dressing Your Dog In A Halloween Costume

For me, one of the most fun aspects of HalloweenRead more “Tips For Dressing Your Dog In A Halloween Costume”

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Parenting tips for keeping your child safe around dogs during Halloween trick-or-treating

Keeping Kids Safe Around Dogs at Halloween

I talk a lot about minimizing stress on dogs atRead more “Keeping Kids Safe Around Dogs at Halloween”

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gift ideas for kids who love dogs

Gift Ideas For Kids Who Love Dogs

In search of gift ideas for kids who love dogs?Read more “Gift Ideas For Kids Who Love Dogs”

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A Family Paws Interview: Why I Became A Dog Trainer

Furthering my passion for helping to strengthen the relationship betweenRead more “A Family Paws Interview: Why I Became A Dog Trainer”

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Lisa Desatnik
CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC

513-262-4062
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed 
  • Certified Fear Free Professional
  • Certified Family Dog Mediator
  • Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator
  • Certificate of Completion – Aggression in Dogs Master Course
  • Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant

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  • Training Services
    • Puppy Training
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    • Lisa Desatnik in The News
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