How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids #58

Raising dogs in a home with kids and kids in a home with dogs can be harmonious when you have the right expectations for great outcomes. Now, I don’t have children, but my dogs are around many children as I have a lot of nieces and nephews. There can be a great deal of joy for kids and dogs and many life lessons if we set everyone up for success. Do you know someone who has children and a dog? Share this podcast episode with them, and together we can help families with kids and dogs and make life better for everybody.

In the episode you'll hear:
• How imagining living with an overly exuberant relative relates to your dog.
• Why I believe having a dog in a house with children can be an awesome combination.
• How adults can help create the best relationship possible between kids and dogs.
• Why we all have the right to say we are uncomfortable.
• What children learn from us in the way we treat our dogs.
• How even the kindest people might inadvertently teach life lessons they don’t want their
children to emulate.
• Why family agreements can be massively beneficial for everyone, including dogs.
• How giving your dog a nickname can set kids and dogs up for success.
• About including children in your dog training plans without overwhelm.
• The transitions to train for your dog that will create household harmony.
• What education I believe is critical for all dogs living with children.
• Why I’m telling my team to give you a massive discount to join Home School the Dog.
• Productive and safe ways that kids and dogs can enjoy time together.
• How we can be the best advocates for both kids and dogs.
• What you can do with “Home School the Dog I was listening”! by emailing Susan's team at: [email protected]

Resources:
Podcast Episode 25: Why All Dogs Can Bite and How to Reduce the Risk with R.E.A.D. -
   • Why All Dogs Can Bite and How to Redu...  
Podcast Episode 19: One of My Biggest Pet Peeves in Dog Training -
   • One of My Biggest Pet Peeves in Dog T...  
Podcast Episode 13: Naming Your Puppy or Dog
   • Naming Your Puppy or Dog #13  
Blog Post: A GAME to Preserve Your Dog’s Recall Cue -
https://susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
Game: Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice (IYC) -
https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/
Crate Games Online -
https://get.crategames.com/
Susan's Team: [email protected]
Podcast Episode 57: Why Balance Breaks Fast Track Your Dog Training -
   • Why Balance Breaks Fast Track Your Do...  
Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation -
   • The Art of Manipulation #6  

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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.

A natural teacher and an entertaining speaker, Susan is world renowned as a leading educator of dog trainers. Her understanding of how to apply science-based learning principles to both competitive and family pet dog training has been pivotal in changing how dogs are trained.

Susan is now helping many thousands of dog owners in 82 countries have the best relationship possible with their dogs. The real joy for her comes from bringing confidence to dogs and their owner through playful interactions and relationship building games that are grounded firmly in the science of how animals learn.
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