One of my best experiences as a professional dog trainer was watching my daughters grow up with my dog. There were some significant transitional milestones that I needed to guide my dog through during this journey. I wanted to share them with your family so your dog...
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What Is Your Dog’s Bite Style? | Kids and Dogs
Have you noticed a pattern in news stories about dog bites? Do you wonder why certain breeds appear the most in these cases? According to the CDC, there are more than 4.5 million dog bites yearly in the United States. While that is a massive number of dog bites, most...
Should You Re-home Your Dog Once Baby Arrives?
"I feel like I've neglected my dog since the baby came along. Do I need to start thinking about rehoming him?" If they're honest, this question is one that all new moms have faced at one time or another. You are over-exhausted from the demands of tending to a newborn...
Play Dates Woes | Kids and Dogs
This past weekend, my daughter reached a huge social milestone. She got invited to her first play date! Although I was excited about this new venture and my daughter to have this playtime with a peer, my first thought was, "I wonder if they have a family dog"? Crazy,...
Share Knowledge | Dogs and Newborns
Dogs to Diapers is the perfect recommendation for ANY expecting parent or family member who will have their dogs around babies. Place this topic on your must-read and watch list alongside popular selections, such as What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Here’s why:...
Dogs, Crates, and Kids | A Must For Your Dog
I love my daughters more than anything! But I would be lying if I said I never had a moment where I wanted to hide in a closet to get a moment of peace (or to sneak a candy bar without having to share)! Knowing how easily we can get burnt out as parents should prove...
Create Positive Interactions | Babies and Dogs
As your dog ages or spends more time around kids, we want to ensure we keep their interactions positive. We all reach the end of our patience sometimes, even as parents, and so do our dogs! Please stand up for your dog: It isn’t always our children that need our...
Testimonials From Expecting Mothers
Today, we're going to meet three different moms. Chelsey, Amber, and Julie each watched the Dogs to Diapers video in preparation for welcoming home their babies. In the short clips provided below, you will hear each mom's opinion of the video and how it impacted her...
Stop Letting Your Kids Pet Stranger’s Dogs!
Most kids love dogs, and it’s obvious why! They are cute, cuddly, and very easily attract their attention. That’s why when a child sees a stranger’s dog in public, they almost always ask to pet it. Typically, the situation goes like this: The child approaches the...
How Is Your Dog Handling Covid School Closures?
The current situation with the Coronavirus and kids being home more than usual could cause your dog’s tolerance level to change around children. Watch videos from the Dogs to Diapers YouTube Page to help you recognize the signs your dog may try to show you during...
Tolerant Dogs Tortured By Toddlers
5 Solutions To Help Your Toddler And Dog Bond When parents describe their family pet as being fantastic with their toddlers and then in the following sentence, please tell me how your child can pull your dog’s ears, jump on them, wrestle, and pinch them without the...
The Age Old Newborn Blanket and Dog Smelling Advice
Has society yet to progress from bringing home a blanket for your dog to smell? It’s horrifying to me as a dog trainer! I can’t think of another topic where there is no room for error, and still, the information has not evolved, but the statistics tell us our...