Dog Interaction

Common Assumptions | Dogs and Newborns

Common Assumptions | Dogs and Newborns

You’ve taken care of your dog and have practiced being great dog parents. Now you are welcoming a newborn baby into your life and entering parenthood. As the stork is ready to deliver your baby, you may have concerns about how your dog will react and cope with the...

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Supervising Dogs and Kids

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...

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The “Fur Baby” Dilemma

I hear clients say all the time their dog is their child or their "Fur Baby." While on the surface this seems very 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 asking them...

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