by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Jul 5, 2022 | Bite Prevention
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...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Jan 18, 2021 | Bite Prevention
Why Is My Dog Growling At My Baby? Dogs growl to communicate various states of mind they are experiencing. Every dog is unique in the ranges and pitches of its growls. It is something that parents especially need to be aware of and educated about. Understanding the...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Aug 21, 2020 | Bite Prevention, News
Recent news from doctors has reported a “surge” in dog bites directed towards children over the last six months. Based on the response from one of the news anchors repeating the story, its easy to see why. Her comment was, “This study is hard to...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Aug 19, 2020 | Bite Prevention
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 next sentence, tell me how your child can pull your dog’s ears, jump on them, wrestle, and pinch them without the dog...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Mar 18, 2020 | Bite Prevention, Dog Training
The current situation with the Coronavirus and kids being home more than usual could cause your dog’s tolerance level to change around children. Click here to watch a free segment from the Dogs to Diapers course that will help you recognize the signs your dog...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Aug 6, 2019 | Bite Prevention
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 out in public, they will almost always ask to pet it. Typically the situation goes...