If you are a parent, you more than likely already know this. Parenting can be even more challenging when your family includes a baby, infant or kids and a dog. Even if human kids are not part of the mix, raising a puppy can have its frustrations, absolutely! Dog Success Stations (coined by my teacher/mentor Jen Shryock of Family Paws) prevent problem behaviors BEFORE those behaviors become a THING. [Read more…] about Dog Success Stations Prevent Problem Behaviors
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Should A Child Lay On A Sleeping Dog?
It is so easy to find photos and videos of kids and dogs like this online. A young child showing affection to her dog by laying on top of her family dog while he is sleeping. In this image, it even looks like it may have been posed. In other words, someone (perhaps a parent or another trusted adult role model) asked the little girl to do this for the sake of an image. Let’s delve into this topic – should a child lay on a sleeping dog? [Read more…] about Should A Child Lay On A Sleeping Dog?
Parents, Please Teach Kids, Do Not Hug Your Family Dog
Often kids mean well with their interactions with your dog (or other dogs) but they can do things – like hugging – that can cause dogs to feel uncomfortable. A lesson for parents of a kids and a dog: please teach your children this important relationship building lesson – DO NOT HUG YOUR FAMILY DOG. It is not only about dog bite prevention, but also about helping to strengthen your dog’s relationship with your children in the long term. [Read more…] about Parents, Please Teach Kids, Do Not Hug Your Family Dog
Should Your Child Walk Your Dog?
Should your child walk your dog on a leash? There is a lot to think about, even for adults. Every dog is different, so I may teach loose leash walking differently depending on the dog…and the handler. And I may break down the behavior in many smaller components. Keep in mind, that maintaining no tension while walking with a rope attached to your body (and the body of a human) while passing things that are scary, exciting or just interesting is NOT a skill most dogs were born with. Before you hand off that leash to your young child to hold, I hope that you will take a few minutes to read this post. [Read more…] about Should Your Child Walk Your Dog?
Keep Toddler Hands Away From Your Dog
A tip to parents of toddlers and a dog. Dogs do not appreciate having little hands and bodies around their valuables…including food and toys. [Read more…] about Keep Toddler Hands Away From Your Dog
Teach Kids NO Dog Hugs
Hi Parents, A little reminder…dogs in general do not enjoy getting big bear hugs. [Read more…] about Teach Kids NO Dog Hugs