We are so excited to be exhibiting at the CANIS conference in October. Booth 227! Stop by and meet us! Learn about Family Paws. Interview directly with Jen Shryock to become a licensed educator and get 10% off our 13 week course. We will have games and prizes for everyone!!! Can’t wait to see you! […]
Back in 2008, I started our Dog & Baby Support Line because I saw how overwhelming it could be for families trying to navigate life with a new baby and a dog. Sometimes all someone needs is a compassionate voice, practical guidance, and reassurance that they’re not alone. In 2025 alone, we were able to […]
In 2008, I started our Dog & Baby Support Line because I saw how overwhelming it could be for families trying to navigate life with a new baby and a dog. Sometimes all someone needs is a compassionate voice, practical guidance, and reassurance that they’re not alone. In 2025 alone, we were able to […]
often hear parents say, “Our dog is so good; he lets the kids do anything to him.” Let’s stop and think about this. What does “good” mean in this context? Does it mean our toddler can climb on him? Does it mean our preschooler can dress him up? What does it mean, and is it […]
For some people, Summer is the most magical season of all. The weather is warm, the days are long and schedules are wide open, leaving room for anything to happen. Some of the things that make summer so special to us humans- unstructured days, boisterous gatherings and booming spectacles both natural and man made- are […]
There is a specific kind of bittersweetness that hits around the third trimester. You’re standing in the middle of a hal f-finished nursery, looking at a tiny rocking chair, and suddenly, you feel a cold nose press against your hand. Your dog. The one who was there for the late-night snacks during your first trimester. […]
The Why Behind the Educator By Elysia Ostrander, CPDT-KA, F.P.P.E. Have you ever wondered what drives someone to support families with dogs? I get asked often about why I choose this niche and continue to work in it. The truth of the matter for me is that I love it, it is something I enjoy, […]
It’s here. We have finally done it! You all have asked for more ongoing resources and we listened! This is an excellent way to get access to our educators as well as all the ongoing information we will be providing! Join us for the fun! The Family Paws Membership Dog Aware Parenting is now […]
When my son was born, he came home to a house full of baby gates. I was recovering from an unexpected C-Section and had really had no idea what to expect when I got home. I’d prepared. I’d trained. I’d prepped. But game time is different from practice. How was I going to manage my […]
At some point in every phone call following a nip, growl or serious bite a very confused and emotional parent says. ” I don’t understand, our dog always let the kids (fill in the blank). Pull their ears, hug them, lay on them, kiss them, take things away etc. I get it. That was me […]
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