Kids and dogs. They go together
like apple pie and vanilla ice cream or cookies and milk. We expect kids 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.
Once you try having both under
the same roof, you know the truth: living with kids and dogs in the same household is not always easy. And most books aren't
much help. Parenting books say "control your dog." Dog training books say "control your kid." The reality is far more complex
and goes way beyond placing blame on either children or dogs for being who they are.
Parents can do a lot to foster
a strong, loving relationship between their children and their dog. It's simply a matter of education. We do the best we can
with what we know. When we know more, we do better. Let's do better.
