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What to Do When Your Child is Afraid of Dogs
Three Steps for Meeting a Dog
A Puppy Party for Kid-Friendly Dogs
A New Dog with Old Kids
Rainy Day Activities for Kids and Dogs
This Month's Q & A
Dear Colleen,
I have 6-year-old twins: a girl and a boy. My daughter is afraid of dogs. So, I just adopted from the Humane Society a puppy 5 lb. terrier mix who will stay small and is very sweet. Hannah will pet Dorie if someone is holding her, but she’s still terrified if the puppy is on the ground loose. She will scream and stay on the couch—even if I have Dorie on a leash.
She says she "loves" Dorie and can't wait to come home the see her, but once there, it’s another story. I don't want to be an enabler and give into my daughter's control issues. Hannah will only pet Dorie if someone is holding her, and she’s even told me Dorie needs to go the crate or she won't come out of her room. READ MORE...
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Behavior Videos
Children frequently show affection in ways that make dogs uncomfortable. By viewing these videos, you'll be able to identify some common canine stress signals.
Video Clips: Hugs & Kisses
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Kids and dogs. They go together like apple pie and vanilla ice cream or cookies and milk. We expect children and dogs to get along great and be best buddies. So we might wonder why anyone would need a book about living with kids and dogs.
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