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Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. Don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ When is the right time to get a puppy? Make an honest assessment of your schedule and life. Here are some questions you should consider.It's often difficult to raise a puppy alongside a baby or toddler. This is not an ideal time to get a puppy for some families, especially if you are uncomfortable with extra chaos and unpredictability.If you are considering adding a puppy to your family, I'd encourage you to wait until your children are at least 5 or 6 years old. They are able to follow your guidance at this age and can have safe, positive interactions with a dog with your support and with lots of management.Should you get a puppy or an adult dog? Are you tolerant of sleep interruptions? If not, consider an adult dog who has the physical maturity to hold their bladder overnight and the emotional maturity to sleep through the night after they get used to their new home.Have you had a traumatic incident with a former dog that has left you feeling nervous about what your new dog will be like? If so, it might be helpful to foster-to-adopt a young adult dog (age 2 or older) so you can see what that dog is like.At social maturity, you will have a better idea of who the dog IS and who they WILL BE. After this developmental benchmark (potential traumatic events aside), you may be more likely to know if your dog is social with other dogs, if they like kids, if they are friendly when visitors come to the house, or if they are shy and nervous around normal household activities.If you really want a puppy... Is it possible to meet the parents so that you can see what the pups' temperament and size might be like?Have you met the breeder in person and seen their other dogs? Do you like them? Do they like your kids? Has the breeder done health testing to ensure that your dog is less likely to have skeletal, heart, breathing or eye issues? If your potential pup is from a rescue, do they have any background information on the parents? Are they willing to take the dog back if it's unsafe around your kids in the future?Are you willing to use management equipment in your home (even if it doesn't go with your home decor) and invest in training to prevent problems between your kids and puppies?For more information and the rest of the show notes, please visit https://poochparenting.net/episode-15-when-is-the-right-time-to-get-a-puppy/ 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/

Overview - How to Choose a Dog  Focus on the individual dog more than a specific breedPick a friendly, confident dog who approaches your kids happily. Listen to my Pooch Parenting Podcast episode about how to pick a shelter dog for families with kids.See if you can foster-to-adopt or do a trial adoption. This option allows you to live with a dog for a few weeks to see if you are a good fit.Be aware that some shelters and rescue organizations do not adopt to families with children of any age. Some adopt to families with kids within a certain age range. How to Choose a Dog that's a Good Fit For Your Family Know what you can afford. Here are some of the costs associated with having a dog: the adoption or purchase priceveterinary carequality food, treats, chews and toysgrooming costs (some breeds need to be groomed every 4-6 weeks)Be honest about your lifestyle. Are you active, preferring to go hiking or backpacking? Or are you more of a game night family, preferring to stay home and play board games? Your companion dog should match the lifestyle you currently live (not the lifestyle you wish you had!)Is your family calm or bustling, with a constant flow of houseguests or visitors? Are you the home that hosts the PTA parties and scout troop meetings? Your dog's personality should be compatible with the level of activity in your home. Shy or nervous dogs prefer to live in a quieter and more stable home. It would be their worst nightmare to have to attend your kids' weekly soccer games or other sports matches. Dog Breeds well suited to family life I know I said earlier that you should focus more on the individual dog than the breed, in particular, that was only partially true.Breeds tend to have behavioral traits that can be fairly predictable due to their long history of being bred for specific characteristics.But it's crucial to note that there is individual variation within every breed, just as there are personality differences between siblings in any family. Some may be more "introverted" while others want to enthusiastically greet every creature they meet.If you want to pick a pure bred dog, choose one who was bred to be sociable with people. The "gun dog" group is a good example of dogs who were bred to work alongside people. This group includes retrievers, labradors, spaniels, setters and more. Gun dogs tend to be enthusiastic team players, but they can be hard to live with because of their long youth before maturation and their high levels of energy. Many people love their friendly nature but are unprepared for their high energy levels.Other breeds that tend to be good with families include the cavalier King Charles spaniel, beagle, basset, havanese, boxer and Bernese mountain dog. Note: do not buy a puppy from a website without vetting them. Ideally, you will visit the breeder and meet the pThank 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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ What does dog jealousy look like? Every dog is unique and communicates differently.Jealousy is how a dog likely feels.Dogs can demonstrate jealousy by demonstrating a variety of behaviors, such as pawing, barking, licking, hovering, getting into your space, inserting their bodies between you and another person or dog, destructive behaviors (such as chewing inappropriate items).What to do to prevent dog jealousy around kids Try to identify if your dog's needs are being met.Provide your dog with lots of enrichment, such as opportunities to chew, sniff, dig and exercise.If you can, give your dog some focused attention, such as when your kids are at school or asleep.Ask your dog for an alternate behavior. For example, if they are jumping on you, ask them to lay on a mat instead. Or if they are pawing you, ask them to spin so that they have something less harmful to do with their feet.Use management equipment such as gates or pens to limit where your dog can go if you are doing something sensitive with your child, such as changing a diaper on the floor or doing arts and crafts with the kids.Set up predictable routines for your dog so they know what to expect and can worry lessIf your dog displays his jealousy by demonstrating "naughty" behaviors, it's especially important that you never leave the dog and child alone. Even if you are in the same room with your dog and child while you are cooking, folding laundry, checking email or scrolling social media, you aren't fully paying attention. Being "there" isn't enough to keep your dog or child safe.If your dog is frustrated or acting out, you can't let your guard down (or even leave "for just a second" to go pee). If you aren't there, you aren't able to keep anyone safe.If it's impossible for you to give your dog some focused attention, get help! Can you hire a dog walker or have a neighbor take your dog on outings.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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ Enrichment Builds Relationships Not all playtime with kids and dogs has to involve them touching each otherKids can be involved in the care of their dog and this builds relationships too Kids can stuff food toys like Kongs and Toppl's, spreading ingredients on lickimats, making enrichment toys out of the items in the recycling binMaking enrichment food toys for dogs can improve kids fine and gross motor skillsSpreading ingredients can be excellent sensory input for children because it involves the scents and textures of different ingredientsSafe Games and Playtime for Kids and Dogs Kids can throw balls or pieces of food from the other side of a barrierToddlers and younger kids can roll balls on the floor or over the top of the coffee table while the dog chases it on the other sideGames like Freeze Dance or Red Light Green Light are fun to play as a family with the dog and rely on rewarding the dog for sitting or laying down when family members go stillBlowing meat-flavored bubbles for dogsThank 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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I’m your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I’m not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I’m a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you’ll feel like I’m chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you’ll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don’t forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ Changes in routine can be difficult for dogsDogs like predictability – it helps them know what to expect and to relax, knowing that YOU have things under controlPractice ahead of time – especially before big life changesHelping Dogs to Adjust to Start of School Year Routines Try to plan ahead as much as possible to make your routine as predictable as possible.The more frantic you feel, the less well you will be able to attend to your dog or children’s needsFor school, try packing lunches and prepping breakfast ingredients in batches ahead of time and laying out clothing the night beforeGive your dog a frozen toppl or kong while you are busy; keep them behind a barrier so they don’t get in your way as you try to accomplish morning tasksUse a programmable coffee maker so that you can wake up to hot coffee already madeHelping Dogs to Adjust their Routines Before Baby Adjust your mindset and admit that your baby will likely take priority some of the time (you still love your dog and will be amazing as a dog parent, but if there is a diaper disaster, you will attend to that first before feeding the dog)Practice feeding and walking at slightly different times of the daySet up safety equipment in advance – will the dog be in a new zone some times of the day that they aren’t in now?Identify where you want your dog to sleep and practice any changes early so that your dog does not make any associations to the change with the arrival of baby 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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ Keeping Dogs Physically Stimulated Physical stimulation for dogs can include walks, hikes, running, swimming, playing with other dogs, playing active games with us, and more...It can be difficult for parents, especially with infants or young children, to leave the house to get their dogs exerciseYou can hire a dog walker to get your dogs outYou can hire a babysitter so YOU can take your dogs out for physical exercise and bonding with your dogKeeping Dogs Mentally Stimulated Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exerciseMental stimulation can include: food puzzles, games, training sessions, nose or scent work, playing hide and seek, learning tricks, doing therapy work, finding food scattered in the house or yardIt's often easier for overwhelmed parents to offer their dogs mental stimulation than it is to provide physical exercise - it can be easier to do at home and if you are recovering from childbirthTaking slow walks with your dog in new places or even in your neighborhood, and letting them sniff as much as they wantAim for "Good Enough" Parenting perfect parenting is a mythdo the best you can and say goodbye to mom guilt because you are making an effortThank 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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ What is Resource Guarding? Resource guarding happens when a dog is worried that we are going to take away something they care about. Resource guarding can happen over a food, toy, treat, chew, spaces (like a dog bed, your bed or the sofa) or with peopleImagine eating at a restaurant and having your server try to take your unfinished meal over and over again. You'd get upset, right? This is likely how your dog feels - and they can begin to dread the approach of the person who often tries to take their belongings.Imagine instead your server keeps bringing you goodies or unexpected treats. Now, you will look forward to their approach. You want your dog to feel this way about you and your kids, if possible - you are the bearer of good things instead of the taker of good things.Is Resource Guarding in Dogs Normal? Yes, resource guarding in dogs IS normal. It's scary and can be dangerous, especially if the dog leaves their treasure to chase away or bite a child to prevent them from getting closer.Is Resource Guarding a Deal Breaker in Families with Kids? Resource guarding is often treatable and is quite manageable with reliable managementUnfortunately, kids often forget to shut gates, doors or pens, so we can't rely on our kids to use management 100% effectivelyIf your dog guards ONE item, such as food, it's easier to treat.If your dog guards spaces or items that become unpredictable, it's more difficult and you should reach out to a positive reinforcement dog professional.If your dog leaves their item to chase or bite people, the stakes are much higher in families with kids. I'd recommend a consultation with me or another professional you trust to make a deeper assessment of the circumstances.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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ Ignore Social Media Trends I blame social media for putting too much pressure on these first types of interactions with new baby - that they should be "photo or social media worthy"instead, consider this just one moment - they have a lifetime to build relationshipsprioritize safety. Put down the camera and be fully presentbe sure the dog is behind a barrier and or leashed when the baby is carried into the houseif the dog is calm at a distance, you can bring them closer on a leashReward calm behavior and move away if dog is too excitedYou won't know how your dog will respond to your new baby If you have had a traumatic birth, you need to be careful how your dog greets you when you come home.Please limit dog kisses to the baby - why risk it?Not all licks are kisses - sometimes licking is a sign your dog is stressedSome dogs are predatory and respond differently than you hoped forSign up for my newly recorded Paws to Pacifiers premium program to get a crash course on how to prepare your dog and life for baby and get a year of support inside The Pooch Parenting Society. 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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ Why Your Child Might Accidentally Hurt or Provoke your Dog It's important for parents to understand normal behaviors in kids that accompany different developmental stages. Kids are curious and want to explore "what happens if"We need to react calmly and move our child away.Next, we need to explain why we do or don't do certain things, and then use management to prevent dangerous or unkind interactions in the futureNatural consequences could include having less access to the dogIt's also important to identify if your child is afraid of your dog or uncomfortable around them and is asking for more safe space (by kicking at or swatting at the dog) How can I teach my children to respect and interact safely with our dog? Model the behavior you want your kids to demonstrateMost dogs don't like to be hugged - so don't hug your dog in front of your children. Even if YOUR dog likes to be hugged, your children will treat all dogs the way they treat yours.Eye contact is threatening to most dogs, so don't kiss your dog on the nose in front of your kids - this is how a lot of bites to kids happen. Again - even if your dog is okay with this, it puts your child's vulnerable face too close to the teeth of other dogs.Set some ground rules such as never bothering a dog when they are eating, chewing a bone or sleepingUse safe zones for both your kids and dogs, where they know that they will not be approachedInvite dogs to you for petting instead of approaching themNotice dog body language and talk about it often - point out if your dog is showing signs of stress so your kids can learn to recognize themThank 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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ I believe in Gentle Parenting - will this parenting strategy work for both kids and dogs? 100% yes. Gentle Parenting relies on understanding and respect. It avoids punishment and instead uses strategies that involve setting healthy boundaries and building strong trusting relationships to set up individuals to be successful.scientific studies have established that in both children and dogs, we see behaviors that are rewarded more often - it feels like coachingthis type of parenting can include natural consequences, such as losing access to the dog if the child is too rough. or if the puppy is biting too much, they may need to hang out in a safer space to calm down where they can't bite anymore.we learn to avoid triggers by setting up our kids and dogs for success. If they appear hesitant to do something, we dig in and try to identify why. Are they afraid? too tired? too overwhelmed or confused?By being curious, it can help us to change the environment to make them more successfulGentle parenting should not be confused with being "too soft." We definitely still use limits and set boundaries such as "I can't let you bother the puppy when he is asleep." or "I can't let you kick the dog when you are frustrated." In these circumstances, we would remove the child from the situation to prevent them from doing something harmful.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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ Best Practices for Supervising Kids and Dogs Understand what Supervision means What supervision is not: simply being in the same room as your kids and dogsnapping on the sofa while your kids and dogs play (together or separately) in the roomsleeping at night with your dog on your bed and your infant in the same roomscrolling social media, talking on the phone, or playing Candy Crush while your kids and dogs are in the same spacemaking dinner, folding laundry or taking a shower while your kids and dogs are in the same roomdriving while your dog is loose in the back seat with your child or even restrained within arm's reach of your childWhat supervision IS: giving 100% of your attention to your kids and dogs togethersitting between your dog and child as they play calmly on the floorsitting between your dog and child as you watch a tv show or moviesitting between your dog and child as you read togetherplaying games with your child and dog with your dog on a leashhelping your child toss balls, toys or treats to the dog over a baby gatemaking dinner, folding laundry or taking a shower while your dog is on one side of a barrier and your child is in the room with you (or vice versa)having safe zones or "yes spaces" where nervous children or dogs can relax and decompress without any pressure to interact with each otherTools that can help you to create PensBaby Gates - traditional or retractable depending on your spaceLeashesCratesDoorsTethers (ONLY if your child can not approach your tethered dog)If you could use some emotional support raising your kids and dog together, don't miss The Pooch Parenting Society, the only program designed to provide ongoing support for families raising kids and dogs together. From one mom to another, it's a game changer. safekidsanddogs.com  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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ Growling - What it means and how to prevent it Growling is scary. But the good news is that it's communicationGrowling can be compared to the yellow light of a traffic signal - it's a warning that something major is about to happen. Imagine how many accidents there would be if lights went straight from green to red.Don't punish the growl - thank your dog for telling you they are uncomfortableLook for the trigger - Get CuriousWhy is your dog growling? Look around and see if you can spot what's troubling him.Look for patterns and intervene before the growlRemove the trigger, not your dogBy responding to your dog's body language and offering relief, your dog will trust that you will meet his needsIf your dog's behavior has changed suddenly, it's time to book an appointment with your veterinarian to rule out pain, a common cause of growling. Management is your best friend - use gates, pens and other barriers to give your dog space to avoid triggers that cause discomfort and growlingThank 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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ In Episode 3, I talk about some common signs that your dog is stressed or anxious around children? Most parents are not fluent in dog body language - why would you be?Some common body language in dogs may not look like communication - so it's easy to missCommon behaviors that dogs use to communicate include: yawn, paw lift, look away, lip lick. All of these indicate stress or discomfortOther signs of tension include ears that are back towards the head, a tight, closed mouth, a low tail and a stiff bodyA common misconception is that dogs often lay down and show us their belly because they want to be petted. Unfortunately, this posture often means the opposite. The dog is hoping that if they are still that we will just go away. How do you know then when your dog really wants a belly rub? She will approach you with a soft, wiggly body and offer herself for affection. Some dogs walk away or hide when they are uncomfortable around kidsOther dogs approach us, as if asking for support. They may hide behind our legs or sit behind our body.We need to teach children to respect dogs - one easy way to do this is to have the kids invite the dog over for attention instead of approaching the dog directly. This gives the dog the opportunity to give consent for the interaction or opt outParenting kids and dogs is actually very similar! 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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ In Episode 2, I talk about parenting overwhelm when raising kids and dogs at the same time. Common concerns parents with dogs have include: I can't get anything done. How am I supposed to do daily tasks like cooking, laundry and playing with my kids, while I keep an eye on my kids and dogs.it's hard enough to just parent kids or dogs alone, let alone together - this is a normal experience that nobody talks aboutmanagement, such as baby gates, pens and doors are the best strategy to provide safe spaces for both your kids and your dogs and to allow you to take a break.Like we talked about in Episode 1 of the series, being in the same room isn't enough to keep everyone safe - bites can happen right in front of you if you don't know what to look forparents also wonder if they made a mistake by raising kids and dogs together or if they should not have added another dog to the mixsocial media often makes us doubt our parenting skills or our dog training skills because everyone's lives look so much easier and safer than ours.parents with new babies often feel guilty because their dog is getting the short end of the stick or they wonder if the dog would be better off living elsewhereIf you could use some emotional support in your baby's first year (alongside your dog), don't miss The Pooch Parenting Society, the only program designed to provide ongoing support for families raising kids and dogs together. From one mom to another, it's a game changer. safekidsanddogs.com  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/

Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one parent to another, about life with kids and dogs, answering common questions my clients ask me, and giving you simple solutions to make your life easier and safer. I hope you'll subscribe and join me for the whole series, and don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ In Episode 1, I talk about 5 mistakes most parents with dogs make. wearing rose colored glasses and assuming things will be finenot using management to create safe spaces for kids and dogsassuming that being in the same room is the same as "supervising" kids and dogsnot noticing or understanding dog body languagenot preparing dogs before babyThank 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/