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66. Bite Me - Toddler Edition. What Went Wrong?

Pooch Parenting

English - March 20, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
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In today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I'm responding to two listener questions. One is from a parent and the other is from a dog training professional. Both inquire about 3-year old children who were bitten by their family dogs in the face. I discuss what could have contributed to this behavior and how to prevent it in the future. I also talk about some mindset shifts families need to consider when trying to have their kids and dogs live safely and happily together.

Topics on this episode include:


  • toddlers hitting dogs

  • puppy growling at toddler

  • puppy biting toddler

  • management strategies to prevent inappropriate interaction

  • newly adopted dog - how it feels 

  • potential causes of dog or puppy growling

  • support for parents with dogs


  • The ABC's of Growling - How to Understand and Respond to Your Dog

Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the Pooch Parenting Podcast?

I love to answer listener questions on the podcast. If you'd like your question answered, please record it (like a voicemail!) here. I'll do my best to include it in a future episode.

p.s. If you are a dog pro who wishes you had a little more confidence with clients who are adopting or expecting kids or who have children already, get on the waitlist for The Pooch Parenting Coach Collective. It's a supportive membership for dog professionals that offers live zooms, made-for-you handouts to give to clients with kids, and an interactive Facebook group.

Thank you for listening!