When Enough is Enough | The Limits of Tolerance in Dogs There are many common phrases that dog trainers hear when it comes to dogs' and kids' interactions. My goal is to change the pet culture around this topic by educating families rather than having them rely on...
The making of Dogs To Diapers has been a fantastic journey, and we would like to take a few moments to thank everyone who made this essential film possible. We thank James Lea at 240FPS for making our Dogs To Diapers vision come to life. We appreciate you always going...
If you just found out you're pregnant, now is the time to start training your dog and incorporating new rules and a structured routine before your new baby arrives. Dogs function best when they have straightforward jobs. Introducing training exercises into your...
I wanted to share a little about why dogs bite and how you can significantly reduce your child's chances of being part of these statistics. It's important to understand that any dog of these categories can bite. Friendly, aggressive, reactive, easy-going, service...
The most common mistake I hear is when new parents tell me how they prepared their dog for the arrival of their newborn. They proudly tell me that they brought home a blanket with their baby's scent and had their dog smell or sleep with it. Everybody does this with...
I've owned a dog training business for the last 20 years. My dad has been a K9 officer since I was three years old. I have practically been around dogs my entire life! I love dogs, I love training dogs, and I love sharing my life with dogs. But I refuse to share my...
The majority of families I meet have their dogs first before their baby arrives. The dog is their Furry Baby. I attend Baby Expos, and I always ask expecting moms, "Is your dog ready for your baby?" and they tell me, "Yes! My dog loves kids," or "My dog senses...
1. The Safety Of Your Newborn As new parents, we try to do everything right. From researching the best car seats, strollers, and even baby shampoo! Training your dog for the upcoming changes that are about to occur should also be on the checklist. Recently, the...
1. My kids have grown up around dogs and have no fear. Just because your child has had good experiences around your family pet doesn't mean every dog out there will react the same to your kids. Parents must teach kids to admire dogs for their looks, breeds, and...
HELP, My Dog Just Bit My Baby. As parents, you never expect your beloved family dog to nip your baby. Unfortunately, this horrible occurrence is all too common. The moment when your dog bites your child, it makes you look at your dog as precisely that: a DOG. This...
Clients often say their dog is their child or their "Fur Baby." While on the surface, this looks pretty innocent, it could, in fact (and often does), create a subtle behavior pattern with the way you treat your dog. I feel bad for the dog because I am asking them to...
Hello, I am Carrie Silva Wooddell, and I wanted to share my story. I have been around dogs my entire life. My father was a K9 officer, and he brought his partner home with him every night. I never remember having any boundaries with the dogs. They were just part of...