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Jumping Dogs - Cute, Pet Peeve, or Risky When You Have a Baby?
Is your dog one of those who loves to jump on people? If so, and you’re expecting a baby, it’s time to change that pesky dog behavior! Here’s how to do it.

Baby on the Way? How to Start Preparing Your Dog in 3 Easy Steps
When you have a dog and you’re expecting a baby, it’s a great time to start getting your dog ready. Here are 3 easy ways to get started!

Training Versus Management - What’s the Difference, and When and How to Use Them
Problems with your dog around your baby? You may not need to train your dog. Here’s another way to handle those problems.

Spot Ignored Jill's Baby Until he Started Crawling. Then Everything Changed!!!
A story about how parents created a peaceful home after their dog started chasing their crawling baby

7 Easy Ways to Give Your Dog a Good Time!
There are lots of ways to give your dog some needed attention, even when you’re busy with your baby. Here are 13 suggestions!

How to Use Food Treats With a Nervous Dog
A safe and effective way to use food treats to help your dog feel less nervous about your baby.

Staying Safe When You’re Out With Your Baby and You See a Loose Dog
Recently a friend told me a story that involved a young mother, a toddler, and a loose dog. This what happened:

Flying Solo - Managing Your Dog and Baby When You’re Alone with Them
When families with dogs and babies call me about dog training, their questions are usually about their dogs’ behavior around their baby. They wonder if their dog might be jealous of the baby. They may be concerned because the dog seems nervous around the baby.
Supervision: The Absolute, #1 Best Way to Keep Your Dog and Baby Home Calm and Safe
The most frequent comment I hear from my dog training clients who experience problems between their dog and baby is this: “I just didn’t realize how closely I needed to supervise.”

Dogs, Babies and Food - Not a Good Threesome!
Parents often don’t realize that food can cause problems, sometimes big problems, between dogs and babies. This article will give you helpful information about how food can lead to such problems, and tell you how to avoid those risky situations.