SMARTYPAWS
Part 1 in a 3-part series
Are you embarking on the journey of attempting to harmoniously raise dogs and toddlers in the same home? That can be quite an adventure! Dogs and children require loads of attention, and as parents we work diligently to be masters of multi-tasking. We hope to see our dogs and children grow to have a trusting relationship with each other, but often aren’t aware of how to effectively foster that type of bond.
Preparing the family dog(s) for life with baby...
Recently, a pregnant friend of mine inquired, “What are some ways to make life easier on our dogs after we have our baby?” Since I have such a passion for facilitating safe and positive interactions between children and dogs, my mind immediately began to race with all the fun activities and things that can help relationships between a child and dog to flourish.
It’s a blustery 18 degrees here today! Winter temperatures are upon us, so it is time to revisit cold weather safety tips for our canine companions. Dogs can suffer in temperatures that are excessively hot or cold.
Imagine my surprise when I glanced over to the kitchen and spotted Emma, my very own, well trained, 9 year old certified therapy pet, standing on her hind legs like a curious kangaroo.