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Dogs & Children — Avoiding the Danger Zone

Here’s a sobering statistic: did you know that 80% of all dog bites happen to children under five and 80% of those are directly in the face? Ouch! Considering that dogs have become a wildly popular feature of contemporary life, bringing love, companionship, healing, service and a deeper intimacy with life itself both to our [...]

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Preparing your Dog for the Arrival of your Child

Tags: child pet safety, Children and Dogs, dog aggression and children, family dog training tips
Posted in Bringing a New Baby Home, Childproofing Your Dog, Children and Dogs, Taming Aggressive Behavior | Leave a Comment | June 1st, 2010

Too many couples, failing to consider the dramatic implications that the arrival of a child has for a dog, overlook this important issue and end up re-homing their dog within three months of their child’s arrival. A tragedy, and in most cases entirely avoidable. Learn the warning signs and training tips to help you prepare your dog in advance.

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Does Your Dog go into a Barking Frenzy when the Doorbell Rings?

Posted in Dog Training, Taming Aggressive Behavior | 3 Comments | November 18th, 2009

Does your dog bark like crazy, leap up on your guests or run out every time someone comes to your door? Join the club. Most dogs frustrate their owners relentlessly with such annoying displays.

As featured in The American Dog Magazine