dogs and kids

In this episode, we talk to Paul Grossart (CPDT-KA) about service dogs for families with children. We also discuss what characteristics make a good service dog and if the family can train their existing pet dog to become a service dog. We keep it real, while acknowledging the additional challenges that parents with children and dogs face.

We discuss:

• what makes a good service dog
• owner trained service dogs
• can your pet dog become a service dog
• service dogs for kids

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Mom, Jessie Leigh, discusses her strategies for parenting an anxious dog and toddler at the same time. Much of what she learned came from the book,  Don't Bite the Baby (and Please Don't Chase the Dog) by Lisa J. Edwards. Along her parenting journey, Jessie had to improvise, go with the flow...and even to sacrifice her living space to make room for a pen (for whom? Listen and find out...) At first, she felt alone and inadequate, as many new moms with challenging dogs feel. Fortunately, she now understands that parents often struggle in silence, but help IS available - and parents don't have to improvise alone.

We discuss:

• postpartum anxiety
• anxious dogs
• dog and toddler safety
• equipment for a safe home with dog and baby
• support for parents with kids and dogs
• mental health

Thank you for listening!

• Want to learn more about Pooch Parenting and how we can help you?
• If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.
• Worried about Growling? Get my free guide: ABC's of Growling: https://poochparenting.net/abcs-of-growling/
• Looking for QUICK answers to your dog and child questions? Just ask and my custom tool will give you the answer: www.poochparenting.net/askpoochparenting