Family Paws  - Parent Education

Are you pregnant?

Are you bringing a new baby or a new dog home?

Let me help you to make the transition as positively and smoothly as possible for you, your family and your dog(s)!

I'm very passionate about this topic, about child safety and about bite prevention.

I'm extremely grateful to be part of that program to support families and nurture good, healthy and long lasting relationships between all family members. 
What the parent doesn't see:
nose licking, smacking, yarning, sniffing, "kisses to dismiss", avoid eye contact, head turn
=Stress/calming/appeasement signals 
These are random videos which we see everywhere. People think they are cute, and that this is how dogs and kids should interact. We want to see our dog as tolerant and sweet.
However, allowing kids to interact with dogs like this is putting them at risk for getting bitten, and putting our dogs at risk for being put down.
What parents don't see:
head turn, avoidance, kiss to dismiss, "big" whale eyes, ears back, bow as replacement act, panting, nose licking, mouthing
=Stress/calming/appeasement signals
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Family Paws™ Parent Education is a special parent organization offering  two programs: Dogs & Storks® and Dog & Toddlers™ . Specialized for new and expecting families with dogs.

The goal is to increase the safety of children and the success of dogs in homes with children. We seek to decrease the number of dogs surrendered to shelters due to easily preventable behavioral problems and common conflicts.

We offer professional support and guidance to help ease you into the transition from pet-parent to baby-parent.  Our two international parent education programs specialize in dog and baby/toddler dynamics.   Our ongoing support and programs grow with your baby!  Together we can build lasting bonds one phase at a time!

What We Offer
  • Answers to your questions about babies and safety
  • Must-know information for expecting parents with dogs
  • Practical solutions, from do-it-yourself techniques to
  • hands-on help
  • Thorough preparation, because prevention is the best cure
  • Ongoing support through your baby’s first year
What We Offer
  • Answers to your questions about toddlers and safety
  • Must-know information for parents who have toddler-age children and dogs
  • Advice about common trouble spots between toddlers and dogs in a home
  • Practical solutions, from do-it-yourself techniques to hands-on help
  • Insight into how your changing family dynamics may affect your dog
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Contact me today if you want to learn more:  if you are expecting, if you want to improve your child & dog interaction or if your existing family wants to add a fur brother/sister!