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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 child safety, and dog training for new parents.

Should You Bring Home The Baby Blanket For Your Dog To Sniff?

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Consider Growly Zones In Dog Management

Whether you have a family dog that includes kids andRead more “Consider Growly Zones In Dog Management”

How often it is that I see pictures or videos with scenes like this one of a stressed dog and an infant. 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.” The reality is, this may be an instant of Kiss to Dismiss. As a licensed Family Paws parent educator, I want to encourage you to look at this interaction between dog and infant differently.

Infant And Dog: Is This Affection Or Kiss To Dismiss?

How often it is that I see pictures or videosRead more “Infant And Dog: Is This Affection Or Kiss To Dismiss?”

Leave it to my friends at Angel’s Paws pet hospice to publish a wonderful book, Gaining Wings, all about helping families with kids deal with the grief of losing a pet when their pet goes over the Rainbow Bridge.

Gaining Wings Book Helps Families Deal With Losing A Pet

In my mind, there is no such thing as ‘justRead more “Gaining Wings Book Helps Families Deal With Losing A Pet”

Success Stations (coined by my teacher/mentor Jen Shryock of Family Paws) are management strategies for kids and dogs (and puppies) aimed at preventing problem behaviors BEFORE those behaviors become a THING.

Dog Success Stations Prevent Problem Behaviors

If you are a parent, you more than likely alreadyRead more “Dog Success Stations Prevent Problem Behaviors”

Parents, please do not encourage or allow your child to lay on your sleeping dog.

Should A Child Lay On A Sleeping Dog?

It is so easy to find photos and videos ofRead more “Should A Child Lay On A Sleeping Dog?”

Thanksgiving dog training tips for a well-mannered dog

Thanksgiving Tips For a Well-Mannered Dog

Our Thanksgiving feast is definitely among my favorite meals ofRead more “Thanksgiving Tips For a Well-Mannered Dog”

Parents: Please Teach Your Kids, Do Not Hug Your Family Dog

Parents, Please Teach Kids, Do Not Hug Your Family Dog

Often kids mean well with their interactions with your dogRead more “Parents, Please Teach Kids, Do Not Hug Your Family Dog”

Your Dog's Leave-Me-Alone Spot

Your Dog’s Leave-Me-Alone Spot

How does your dog or puppy let you know he/sheRead more “Your Dog’s Leave-Me-Alone Spot”

dog bite prevention myth: A child has to be directly interacting with a dog before a potential problem can occur.

Dog Stress Around Kids: Proximity Matters

Dog Bite Prevention Myth About Dogs And Kids: A childRead more “Dog Stress Around Kids: Proximity Matters”

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Lisa Desatnik
CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC

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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