Family Dynamics
Dog and child dynamics can be a source of frustration for many parents. I am here to support and prepare you at each phase of your journey. I will teach you successful strategies that are positive and practical for all family members. This will ensure a safe and harmonious relationship for your baby, toddler, child and dog.
77% OF DOG BITES COME FROM THE FAMILY DOG OR A FRIEND’S DOG.
Every dog has the propensity to bite, even yours! Dog bites are almost completely avoidable with education and knowledge. If you have children and dogs in the same home you must learn about child-dog safety. Knowledge brings confidence and reduces stress.
I can help you no matter which stage your family is in ~ baby, toddler or young kids. I offer private behavior consultations as well as Family Paws Parent Educational Programs.
What is Family Paws™?
Family Paws™ Parent Education is the parent organization of two International licensed programs: Dogs & Storks® and Dog & Toddlers™ . We provide specialized programs for new and expecting families with dogs. We offer a wide range of support to families, dog professionals and childbirth professionals to support success between babies, toddlers and family dogs.
Our goal is to increase safety and reduce stress in homes with young children and family dogs. We seek to decrease the number of dogs surrendered to shelters due to preventable behavioral problems and common conflicts.
Dogs & Storks™
This program is perfect for expecting families with dogs as they prepare for life with baby. We offer positive, practical, and fun solutions that will help you include your dog once baby arrives. We want to help ease families into the transition from pet parents to baby parents with pets.
Dogs & Toddlers™
This program is for families with dogs and babies who are soon to be crawling or walking. Often the first 3 months have gone smoothly and many families are caught off guard when their dog begins to show discomfort with the new developmental changes of their mobile baby. This program offers insight and proactive options for some of the common challenges families with dogs experience as baby becomes mobile.
Children & Puppies
Do you have school age children and you want to add a puppy to the family? I can help you with breed selection so you get a dog that is best for kids and your lifestyle. If you already have the perfect puppy for your family I will teach you how to raise a family friendly dog while teaching your kids appropriate skills around dogs. Puppy teeth are sharp and can scare many children. I will teach you how to guide your children into appropriate interactions while navigating the first stages of your puppy’s development. I will help you balance everyone’s needs-both the children and your new puppy.
Dog and child dynamics can be a source of frustration for many parents. I am here to support and prepare you at each phase of your journey. I will teach you successful strategies that are positive and practical for all family members. This will ensure a safe and harmonious relationship for your baby, toddler, child and dog.
77% OF DOG BITES COME FROM THE FAMILY DOG OR A FRIEND’S DOG.
Every dog has the propensity to bite, even yours! Dog bites are almost completely avoidable with education and knowledge. If you have children and dogs in the same home you must learn about child-dog safety. Knowledge brings confidence and reduces stress.
I can help you no matter which stage your family is in ~ baby, toddler or young kids. I offer private behavior consultations as well as Family Paws Parent Educational Programs.
What is Family Paws™?
Family Paws™ Parent Education is the parent organization of two International licensed programs: Dogs & Storks® and Dog & Toddlers™ . We provide specialized programs for new and expecting families with dogs. We offer a wide range of support to families, dog professionals and childbirth professionals to support success between babies, toddlers and family dogs.
Our goal is to increase safety and reduce stress in homes with young children and family dogs. We seek to decrease the number of dogs surrendered to shelters due to preventable behavioral problems and common conflicts.
Dogs & Storks™
This program is perfect for expecting families with dogs as they prepare for life with baby. We offer positive, practical, and fun solutions that will help you include your dog once baby arrives. We want to help ease families into the transition from pet parents to baby parents with pets.
Dogs & Toddlers™
This program is for families with dogs and babies who are soon to be crawling or walking. Often the first 3 months have gone smoothly and many families are caught off guard when their dog begins to show discomfort with the new developmental changes of their mobile baby. This program offers insight and proactive options for some of the common challenges families with dogs experience as baby becomes mobile.
Children & Puppies
Do you have school age children and you want to add a puppy to the family? I can help you with breed selection so you get a dog that is best for kids and your lifestyle. If you already have the perfect puppy for your family I will teach you how to raise a family friendly dog while teaching your kids appropriate skills around dogs. Puppy teeth are sharp and can scare many children. I will teach you how to guide your children into appropriate interactions while navigating the first stages of your puppy’s development. I will help you balance everyone’s needs-both the children and your new puppy.
How do I get help?
- Attend a Family Paws Parent Education Presentation. 2 hours for $35 a person
- Schedule a private home visit. 2 hours for $135
We also have a toll free dog & baby support hotline to help you when you need it! (toll-free) 1-877-247-3407
