Dog Bite Warning Signs
There Are Many Reasons a Dog Bite Can Occur. The Warning Signs Are There, You Just Have to Notice.
August 24, 2022
Category: dog biting
When It’s Not the Dog That is the Problem – Behavior Modification Plans for Kids
When You Have Lectured and Scolded Your Child and Nothing Seems to Work, Try a Behavior Modification Plan!
August 24, 2022
Shelter-in-Place – Preventing Incidents with the Family Dog
With the shelter-in-place ordinance, families are spending a lot more time together. When it comes to your child and the family, dog take some time to discuss safety tips.
March 22, 2020
Do I Want My Dog to be Protective of My Child?
Our children bring out the protectiveness in all of us. In the case of having the family dog act as protector of our children, although it may sound appealing, allowing the dog to take on this role or “job” can easily backfire.
July 21, 2018
Should Young Children Go to Dog Parks?
I recently heard a very surprising story from a friend after a trip to a local dog park. Read to learn facts that you may not already know about your dog park before you consider taking your child along with your dog.
March 3, 2018
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.
August 9, 2017
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.
May 2, 2017
Reading to the Dog
For a quiet activity with the dog have your child read their favorite book!
May 2, 2017
Dog 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!
April 4, 2017
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. Read the 3 reasons dogs perceive children differently than they perceive adults to better understand your dog.
December 30, 2016