Jen's experience as the mother of 3 children and a canine behavior consultant will help you to come up with practical solutions for concerns and questions you may have. Here are just a sample of common questions we hear.
What can I do before the baby arrives?
How can I tell if my dog is stressed?
Will my dog be jealous?
How do I introduce them?
Can I keep my dog safely with a newborn in the home?
Expecting a baby is exciting! Like anything new it can be hard to know what to expect. You may have many questions about how your dog will adapt to this new family lifestyle. Dog owners who have had their canine "baby" for years often express mixed emotions and concerns about how their dog will perceive and adjust to this new situation.
This is why Family Paws has developed workshops and private consultations for growing families and their dogs. We believe that being proactive is the best way to help alleviate fear and create a successful plan for a smooth transition for all. Our workshops and consultations are designed to save you time, money and heartache. This is a great investment!
Family Paws is dedicated and honored to share in this special time of a families lives. Preparing ahead of time will allow your dog to safely and happily share in this new experience. It is our goal to help keep dogs with their family even as the family continues to grow.
Family Paws’ Teacher and Consultant, Jennifer Shryock has many years experience in child development and dog training. Family Paws can help you through the many stages you will be facing in the upcoming months.
Please feel free to Contact Us to discuss your concerns and goals and to setup a private consultation with Jen.
Consultations are held at Family Paw's in Cary or at your home for an additional off site fee. Hours and Fees
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Jennifer uses positive training techniques to create a practical and fun program for each individual family.
Please feel free to Contact Us to discuss your concerns and goals and to setup a private consultation with Jen.
A "Happy" beginning!
Ron, Carolyn, Francisco and Happy-dog, the English Shepherd. Francisco was born in Guatemala and adopted by Ron and Carolyn at age ten months, beginining a wonderful new adventure for everyone. Happy is a wonderful mama dog, learning more every day about the living with a toddler who loves animals, exploring, and his new home. Ron and Carolyn have developed a schedule for Happy -- including old and new jobs, some with the baby and some without the baby -- so that she feels confident about her role in the family. We are a team!
Andrew, Carin and baby Kayleigh holding hands and swinging!