A Tip For Petting Dogs
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.
Living With Kids And Dogs: Building Relationships
One way you can help your child be a dog Super Hero is by jump starting your dog’s training (with sample behaviors like sit and come) and then teaching your child how to practice teaching your dog with positive reinforcement. Not only will you build your child’s confidence as he/she sees her accomplishments, you willRead more “Living With Kids And Dogs: Building Relationships”
A Bite Prevention Tip For Kids And Dogs
I wanted to share this reminder. To teach your dog positive associations with your child, encourage your child to sit beside your dog instead of standing over, leaning on top of, or giving a big bear hug to your dog. Create situations where your dog can relax and enjoy time with your child. Some bodyRead more “A Bite Prevention Tip For Kids And Dogs”
A Book Written By Kids About Dog Behavior And Training
Looking for a good book to teach your kids about being a dog friend? What makes Good Dog! Kids Teach Kids About Dog Behavior and Training different is that it is written by kids for kids. Evelyn Pang and Hilary Louie began writing this book when they were 9 years old, and it was publishedRead more “A Book Written By Kids About Dog Behavior And Training”
A Dog Bite Prevention Tip For Parents
This picture makes me very uncomfortable. Parents, it is so important that you help your dog to learn positive associations with your kids and little hands. A couple ideas for doing that – teach your child to wait for your dog to come to your child, how to pet your dog and when to stop,Read more “A Dog Bite Prevention Tip For Parents”
July 4 Dog Safety Tips
July 4 is just around the corner. It is one of my favorite holidays…but definitely not one of Sam’s (our family dog). Fireworks can be an awfully scary experience for our furry friends. I thought I’d take a moment to remind you of a few basic precautions to take to ensure a safe holiday forRead more “July 4 Dog Safety Tips”
Lisa Desatnik Offers Free Bite Prevention Programs For Kids
Each year millions of visits to emergency rooms are due to dog bites, and often times children are the most likely to get bitten…frequently by their own or a neighbor’s dog. But bites do not happen out of the blue and they can be prevented.
Kids Learned How To Be A Dog Hero In My Programs
Leading up to National Bite Prevention Week, I had so much fun meeting awesome kids in my educational programs this month at the Petopolis Dog Show,and the Hyde Park and Madeira Branches of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Training Your Dog To Hand Target
Training your dog to hand target is such a great behavior to teach your dog. What is targeting? Simply put, it is teaching an animal to touch a part of his body (like a dog’s nose or a bird’s beak) to something like an outstretched hand or a stick.
Christmas Puppy, Dog or Other Pet Responsibility Chart
Did your family add a new family pet to your home this season? You have just created a wonderful opportunity for teaching responsibility to your children. So, how will you encourage your kids to keep their word about doing their part to care for their new friend? One way is to download this activity chartRead more “Christmas Puppy, Dog or Other Pet Responsibility Chart”