A Dog Is a Child's Best Friend: The Complete Guide to Harmony in a House with Dogs and Kids

"A must read for any new parent or anyone with with dogs and kids in the home." Dogs and Kids together can be brilliant or it can be brutal.If you want your dog and kids to build a successful relationship together, don't leave it up to chance.There are specific steps and training techniques to implement today that will greatly improve the relationship potential between dogs and kids.This book covers:- Pre-baby prep and training for your dog before bringing a baby home for the first time- The ideal way to introduce a new baby to a dog- Introducing a new dog to existing children in the home- Tips for navigating the relationship as baby grows through different stages from crawling, walking and everything in betweenFrom a professional dog trainer and mom of three, this book is loaded with tips and unique information that have created successful relationships for many students. The relationship between dogs and kids can be the most beautiful thing, but it can and should be created through specific techniques.Including information on:- Dog body language- Step-by-step instructions on training behaviors from leash walking, redirecting to a toy, resource guarding prevention and more- Specific language and phrases to use when teaching children- What to do if your dog growls at your babyThis book is all about preparing dogs for children and teaching children how to get along best with dogs. Read more