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• 8. The First Hello - Safely Introducing Dog and New Baby

  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 TrendsI 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 babyIf 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/ 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

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• 7. What Should I do if My Child Accidentally Hurts or Provokes our Dog?

  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 DogIt'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/ 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

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• 6. Does Gentle Parenting Work for Both Kids and Dogs

  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/ 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

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• 5. Best Practices for Supervising Kids and Dogs

  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 DogsUnderstand what Supervision meansWhat 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/ 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

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• 4. How to Prevent Your Dog from Growling at Your Kids

  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 itGrowling 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/ 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

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