by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Mar 28, 2019 | Bite Prevention
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...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Nov 8, 2018 | Bite Prevention
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...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Jul 2, 2018 | Bite Prevention, Dog Bites
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...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | May 4, 2018 | Baby Introduction, Bite Prevention
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...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Apr 24, 2018 | Baby Introduction, Bite Prevention, Dog Preparation
Dogs are affectionate animals that show their emotion and are compassionate friends. A dog is a protector, teacher, entertainer, and a valued member of the family. Dogs are popular with kids and can make a great addition to a growing family. They are not only loyal,...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Feb 27, 2018 | Bite Prevention, Dog Interaction
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...