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

March 20, 2023 • Michelle Stern • Episode 66

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

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