Latest Kids and dogs Podcast Episodes
81. Should You Bring Your Kids to the Dog Park
Pooch Parenting - February 26, 2024 13:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMoms are often very busy, so it's understandable that they might try to do family outings that meet the needs of their kids and dogs at the same time. But unfortunately, dog parks are not a safe place to bring children. So, if the question ever enters your mind, "should I bring the kids with me ...
80. Should Your Bring Home the Hospital Baby Blanket for Your Dog To Sniff
Pooch Parenting - February 12, 2024 14:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe single most prevalent piece of dog and newborn advice that I see on social media is for people to bring home the hospital baby blanket for your dog to sniff before baby comes home. I wanted to bust this myth and to share how at the very best, this misguided advice could be neutral...and at t...
Should Your Bring Home the Hospital Baby Blanket for Your Dog To Sniff
Pooch Parenting - February 12, 2024 14:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe single most prevalent piece of dog and newborn advice that I see on social media is for people to bring home the hospital baby blanket for your dog to sniff before baby comes home. I wanted to bust this myth and to share how at the very best, this misguided advice could be neutral...and at t...
Dog Safety with Toddlers Who Don't Stay in Bed at Night
Pooch Parenting - January 29, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIf your toddler is a little Jack-in-the-box and gets out of bed several times a night, you are not alone. But if you have a dog, we need to consider how to prevent interactions between your toddler and pup in the middle of the night when you aren't supervising. Why do toddlers get out of bed a...
79. Dog Safety with Toddlers Who Don't Stay in Bed at Night
Pooch Parenting - January 29, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIf your toddler is a little Jack-in-the-box and gets out of bed several times a night, you are not alone. But if you have a dog, we need to consider how to prevent interactions between your toddler and pup in the middle of the night when you aren't supervising. Why do toddlers get out of bed a...
78. Should you let your dog lick your baby?
Pooch Parenting - January 20, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIf you have ever wondered if your dog should be licking your baby in the face or what to do about it, this is the episode for you. I discuss what dog licks might mean, why it might not be such a good idea, and why bringing in a dog expert might help you to get more clarity. Why do dogs lick bab...
77. 5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Dog for New Baby
Pooch Parenting - December 13, 2023 23:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWorrying about how your dog will respond to your new baby might keep you up at night. Lots of people who are pregnant, adopting or using a surrogate experience the same thing. Fortunately for you, there are specialists, like me, who can help you to prepare your dog for new baby ahead of time. ...
76. Introducing the Parenting Kids and Dogs 101 Limited Series Podcast
Pooch Parenting - September 25, 2023 21:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWhat if my dog doesn’t like my baby? What if my dog accidentally hurts my kids? What if my kids accidentally hurt our dog? When should we add a puppy to our family? Am I a horrible person if I feel like it’s too hard to parent kids and dogs at the same time? If you’re a dog mom who’s having a b...
75. Normalizing Worries of Expecting Parents with Dogs
Pooch Parenting - August 31, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn this episode, I want to normalize the BIG worries that expecting parents with dogs often have about integrating their fur babies with their newborns. Having a growing family leads to HUGE feelings...for all family members, dogs included. It's a mistake to assume that dogs will "get used to it...
74. RV Travel with Kids and Dogs
Pooch Parenting - August 23, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's episode I'm talking with Mary Peterson Cook about RV travel and RV life on the road with kids and dogs. As summer winds down, you might be hitting the road for one last adventure before school begins. RV travel is a fantastic option for families with kids and dogs, but there are some ...
73. The Biggest Mistake Dog Moms Make Before Adding a Baby to the Family
Pooch Parenting - May 23, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's episode I'm going out on a limb here to make a grand statement about THE Biggest mistake dog moms make before adding a baby to their family. Listen to the episode to find out what it is... The episode includes these topics: we can't predict how our dog will feel once baby arrives if...
72. Who Uses a Dog and Child Specialist (instead of a general dog trainer)?
Pooch Parenting - May 16, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn episode 72 of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, I share brief stories of 4 recent clients so you can see examples of the types of people who choose to work with a dog and child specialist. Lots of dog trainers are generalists who have skills that can help you a little bit with a lot of challengin...
71. What is Family Dog Mediation and How Can It Help Parents with Dogs
Pooch Parenting - May 09, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn this episode of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, I'm discuss a wonderful shift that's taking place in the dog training and behavior industry. It's called Family Dog Mediation and I learned about it from Kim Brophey, an applied ethologist and one of my colleagues. Her revolutionary LEGS model intr...
70. My Dog Snapped At My Toddler and I'm Scared
Pooch Parenting - May 02, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's episode of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, we hear a question from a concerned mom whose dog snapped at her toddler and knocked him down. She says, "I'm scared" and I don't know what to do. She is worried that she would be crushed to rehome him, but that she also doesn't want to live in ...
My Dog Snapped At My Toddler and I'm Scared
Pooch Parenting - May 02, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's episode of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, we hear a question from a concerned mom whose dog snapped at her toddler and knocked him down. She says, "I'm scared" and I don't know what to do. She is worried that she would be crushed to rehome him, but that she also doesn't want to live in ...
Puppy Parenting 101: Crate Training Tips for Families with Toddlers and Puppies
Pooch Parenting - April 20, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn this episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, we tackle the common dilemma of where to place your puppy's crate for optimal crate training. While many sources recommend placing the crate in the family room or the busiest area of the house, this may not always be the best choice for every famil...
69. Crate Training Tips for Families with Toddlers and Puppies
Pooch Parenting - April 20, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn this episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, we tackle the common dilemma of where to place your puppy's crate for optimal crate training. While many sources recommend placing the crate in the family room or the busiest area of the house, this may not always be the best choice for every famil...
68. Decoding Doodle Behavior: What to do When Your Pup Growls At Your Kids
Pooch Parenting - April 14, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I am partnering with my friend Corinne of The Doodle Pro™. She shares a question with me from one of the members from The Doodle Pro's Honor Society about a maltipoo who is growling at their 7 year old daughter. Join us as we dive into doodle do...
Decoding Doodle Behavior: What to do When Your Pup Growls At Your Kids
Pooch Parenting - April 14, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I am partnering with my friend Corinne of The Doodle Pro™. She shares a question with me from one of the members from The Doodle Pro's Honor Society about a maltipoo who is growling at their 7 year old daughter. Join us as we dive into doodle do...
67. What Baby Books Don't Teach You (When the Dog Was There First)
Pooch Parenting - March 31, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I'm responding to a concern faced by one of my students. She signed up for my Parenting Toddlers and Dogs online class after her dog growled at her toddler. Most baby books don't prepare parents for incidents like these, and it's often quite sho...
Beyond The Baby Books - When the Dog Came First
Pooch Parenting - March 31, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I'm responding to a concern faced by one of my students. She signed up for my Parenting Toddlers and Dogs online class after her dog growled at her toddler. Most baby books don't prepare parents for incidents like these, and it's often quite sho...
66. Bite Me - Toddler Edition. What Went Wrong?
Pooch Parenting - March 20, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn 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 t...
Bite Me - Toddler Edition. What Went Wrong?
Pooch Parenting - March 20, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn 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 t...
65. Who Should Pick Your Next Family Dog?
Pooch Parenting - February 04, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsI have a series of posts on my Pooch Parenting Facebook page that all discuss different "Unpopular Opinions" related to dogs and children. My most recent post in the series generated some really interesting conversations about where people actually get their dogs and who should influence which d...
64. How to Make Halloween Less Scary for Your Dog
Pooch Parenting - October 27, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis week's podcast episode is an excerpt from a live conversation that I had with a panel of Licensed Family Dog Mediators and Family Dog Specialists. This lively discussion includes Justine, founder of The Family Dog, Jennifer, founder of Family Paws, and Debby, founder of KAD, Kids Around Dog...
Make Halloween Less Spooky for Your Family Dog
Pooch Parenting - October 27, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis week's podcast episode is an excerpt from a live conversation that I had with a panel of Licensed Family Dog Mediators and Family Dog Specialists. This lively discussion includes Justine, founder of The Family Dog, Jennifer, founder of Family Paws, and Debby, founder of KAD, Kids Around Dog...
63. Lovable Lucy Book Series about Dogs for Early Readers
Pooch Parenting - October 10, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's interview, I speak with Norma Roth, co-author of the Lovable Lucy book series for early readers. She and her daughter wrote this series together about life with their beloved dog, Lucy. Together, they share stories about dogs that are relatable to all children. The Lovable Lucy seri...
Lovable Lucy Series for Early Readers
Pooch Parenting - October 10, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's interview, I speak with Norma Roth, co-author of the Lovable Lucy book series for early readers. She and her daughter wrote this series together about life with their beloved dog, Lucy. Together, they share stories about dogs that are relatable to all children. The Lovable Lucy seri...
62. Is My Dog a Racist - a Listener Question
Pooch Parenting - October 05, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's interview, I read an email from a listener. She asked, "Is my dog racist?" Topics we cover include: what is racism can a dog be racist factors that contribute to dog behavior cultural differences that might impact how dogs feel should you leave your dog home sometimes how to ex...
Is My Dog a Racist - a Listener Question
Pooch Parenting - October 05, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn today's interview, I read an email from a listener. She asked, "Is my dog racist?" Topics we cover include: what is racism can a dog be racist factors that contribute to dog behavior cultural differences that might impact how dogs feel should you leave your dog home sometimes how to ex...
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