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Your dog, your toddler. Prepare ahead!
May 31, 2022You have done an awesome job preparing with your dog for a new baby in the home and NOW is the time to continue preparing with your dog for your toddler. So often families feel that once a baby and dog are doing great with homecoming that there is not more to do. This is […]
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Our Family Paws Program for Veterinary Professionals is LIVE!
November 11, 2021Family Paws is super excited to have partnered with VetVine to offer an information-packed 4 part course for veterinary professionals dedicated to dog and baby/toddler safety! I have always deeply believed that veterinarians play a key role in sharing knowledge and resources to new and expecting families with dogs. Families trust their vet! More resources […]
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Dr Jill Sackman and Jen shryock chat about holidays and pups
November 3, 2021Dr Jill Sackman and Jennifer shryock discuss Holidays and pups Listen is as we discuss some of the fun and challenging times ahead at holiday time. Family gatherings, what to consider, plan ahead and how to keep everyone happy, relaxed and safe. Including the turkey!!! We will give many tips for proactive options. We also […]
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Managing Feeding Time With Your Kids and Dog!
October 29, 2021Here is an article with some great information from one of our excellent Family Paws Educators, Mel Ritterman: Managing feeding time with your kids and dog!
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It happened to me! When things don’t go as planned.
October 6, 2021Our guest blog is from one of our awesome Family Paws Educators. Meet Debra Murray What Debra shares in this blog post is something I think many will connect with. I think it is so important for all of us to remember that there are times that despite how much WE want something to work […]
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The Crate Controversy
August 4, 2021This is a super helpful blog post from one of. our Family Paws Educators, Verena Schleich. The Crate Controversy Here is a bit more about the author. “Verena Schleich is a KPA-CTP, proud graduate of the Family Paws Parent Educator program, and certified in Pet Loss Companioning. She lives in an old farm house with […]
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Dogs love space
May 22, 2021When setting up success stations it is important to keep some important points in mind. What works in your home for a baby under 3 months may change quickly for a baby at 5 months. Management will change constantly for the first 3 years! How you might ask? It is also important to pay attention and […]
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Dogs and Toddlers, Preparing families with dogs for life with Toddlers
January 12, 2021This program is by far (in my opinion) the most important program that ALL dog lovers, parents, professionals and humans need to view. Yep, basically everyone can benefit from the topics covered in this program. One of my 2021 New Year’s resolutions is to reach as many people as possible with the important information covered […]
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Doggie Detective® Activity Sheets
May 12, 2020Yeah! A fun way to learn increase you and your child’s dog aware skills by being Doggie Detectives®! Check out these fun activity sheets. Look at each drawing and talk about the EARS, EYES, TAIL, MUZZLE, gather all the clues to solve the puzzle. What is the dog saying with their body language? Check it […]
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Kiss to Dismiss- Not all licks are the same.
January 7, 2018Our hotline gets many calls from concerned families who have experienced growling or a bite from their family dog. In the description often they will mention how the dog always licked the child. They are confused by why the dog would be “kissing” (a human form of affection and then biting? This is why I […]