In one of his one-minute dog training videos, veterinarian-turned-dog-trainer Dr. Ian Dunbar offers dog walking training tips. Walking along in a busy park, with lots of children present, now and then he gives the dog he is walking a treat. So, he … Continue reading →
Dogs and children: Consider the time-honored image of a child and his or her dog as an ever-loving companion who understands when the grown-ups don’t. But think also of the horrendous statistics that dog bites terrify and disfigure far too … Continue reading →
Here’s a great book if you have kids and dogs, or if you have one and are considering getting the other! Since young children get bitten by their family dogs at an amazing rate — the book points out that … Continue reading →
Dog lovers may not understand how some people can be afraid of dogs, but for many adults and children, it’s a very real and distressing problem. Most of us would agree that we can be frightened by a snarling guard dog, … Continue reading →
Of all the dog breeds out there, a few are clearly ahead of the pack when it comes to their natural ability with kids. The best breeds for children are gentle, easy-going, and physically sturdy enough to take a few … Continue reading →
In the minds of many kids, dogs are warm furry cuddly companions who love to be hugged and squeezed. However, the dogs don’t see it this way. Hugs and squeezes? Not so much. Different dogs have different temperaments, and from an early age … Continue reading →
Whether we are talking about your own dogs or any dogs that your children may happen to meet, be sure to teach your kids some basic principles of how to behave around dogs. Doing this will make it much less … Continue reading →
Good Dog! Kids Teach Kids About Dog Behavior and Training is, as you’d expect from the title, a book written by kids. Evelyn Pang and Hilary Louie began writing this book when they were 9 years old, and Dogwise published … Continue reading →
