Babies grow and dogs age!  We must adjust management at every stage.  Why is this important?  In the first 2 years a baby changes quite quickly.  The first year in particular are sudden fast changes like crawling to walking.  We may begin with a dog being in a success station in the living room using […]

  Congratulations! Your baby is growing quickly and we know you have questions about how to help support your family dog as your baby becomes mobile. Often families begin to notice changes in their dog’s behavior once baby enters into the mobility stage. THIS is the stage when accidents happen and prevention is essential. You […]

   The Family Dog offers great programs for families who have dogs and kids or who are looking to add a dog to their home with children.  This program differs from Family Paws in that it is aimed at older children and includes children in the activities.  I can not say enough about all that […]

 Many parents are asked with pleading eyes for a Christmas puppy. “Mom, please can we get a puppy for Christmas?”   Justine, Kim and I discuss the good and the realistic about puppies as gifts.   Why there is such pressure for families and the concerns.  You can listen in to our lively conversation in […]

This is a really important subject that we felt so strongly we needed to discuss and share.  Children and dog incidents in the news can be terrifying and create a great deal of concern and stress.  We hope to help provide information to decrease stress and increase safety.  We hope you find this podcast helpful! […]

Have you checked out our interactive Dog body language page? Here you can test your Doggie Detective® skills!  Check out the Ears, Eyes, Tail and Muzzle of the dogs and gather the clues to solve the puzzle.  What might they be feeling or indicating?  Should you pet, approach or leave alone?  We always suggest you ask […]

Have you checked out our super cool interactive Dog body language page?  Here you can become a Doggie detective® by looking at the ears, eyes, tail and muzzle!  Gathering the clues to solve the puzzle of how the dog may be feeling.  Check the page out and test your Doggie Detective® skills!  Let us know […]

Family Paws is dedicated to helping families and professionals increase their Dog aware skills.  Recognizing dog body language is a huge part of  dog aware skills.  I know that I felt I was quite familiar with dog body language when we adopted our first dog.  I might have even felt like a pro.  Honestly I […]