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...
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 imagine. You would...
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 biting,...
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 may try...
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 something like this: The...
As your dog ages or spends more time around kids, we want to make sure we continue to keep their interactions positive. We all reach the end of our patience sometimes even as parents, so do our dogs! Please stand up for your dog: It isn’t always our children that...
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,...
Have you noticed a pattern in news stories about dog bites? Do you wonder why certain breeds seem to show up the most in these cases? According to the CDC, there are more than 4.5 million dog bites every year in the United States. While that is a massive number of dog...
One of the best experiences I had 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...
There is an age-old, open-ended phrase "To supervise your kids around dogs." What exactly is that supposed to mean? This phrase is setting families up to fail because it gives them a false sense of security. It gives the impression that if they are supervising...
The 3 Most Dangerous Dogs to Have Around Your Infant or Toddler Relax, there is no need to start defending your dog's breed. You can ease your mind and know that I do not pinpoint specific breeds in this article. Instead, I have a list of traits and context with...
A lot of families expect their dogs to tolerate extreme amounts of stress around small children. That is why dog bites are on the rise. Getting bitten by a dog is the fifth most frequent cause of visits to emergency rooms among kids. You are not alone if you find yourself in this position, and many families wish they knew the steps to prevent this.