Babies and Dogs – Part 1- Creating a Safe and Harmonious Relationship
You’ve had your own 4-legged baby for a few years and now a new baby is joining the family. How do you make sure things go smoothly with the family dog?
Before Kids Walk the Family Dog, Consider Two Things
Wouldn’t it be great to have the kids walk the family dog?!! There are two things to be aware of before you hand over the leash.
Learning About Dog Body Language in Kindergarten Class
I offer free dog body language presentations to lower elementary school classrooms in my town of Petaluma.
Reading to the Dog
For a quiet activity with the dog have your child read their favorite book!
Body Language that says, “Things Are Going Well!”
Help your child to learn the body language of a dog that tells your child it is safe to interact and the dog is happy too!
Dog Bite Warning Signs
Often dog bites occur because no one noticed and acted on the early warning signs given by the dog. My clients usually say, “He didn’t give us any warning…he just bit.” What is more likely is that the signals that the dog was giving were not recognized.
Do Dogs Perceive Children Differently Than Adults?
Dogs like predictable and reliable actions and behaviors to make them feel safe and secure in their world. Children exhibit certain characteristics that can lead a dog to ignore commands. Read to learn why this happens and how you may be able to avoid making the same mistakes!
