Be A Dog's Best Friend is written in the voice of Ema, a ten-year-old with a wealth of information about how to safely interact with dogs. Ema takes her readers on a tour of all of the dogs in her life, offering tips along the way of how to best approach new dogs, play with familiar dogs, and steer clear of dogs unknown to her. Be A Dog's Best Friend features clear illustrations of dogs demonstrating inviting and uninviting body language, as well as demonstrations of do's and don'ts. The language used is geared toward children ages six to ten years of age. For children younger than six, adults can use the text and pictures to begin a dialogue.
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Renee Payne owns Walk This Way Canine Behavior Therapy in New York City, and has been training dogs and their humans since the mid-1990's. Renee graduated from the Animal Behavior Center of New York, is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and specializes in canine behavior problems. She has been interviewed by CBS News, Fox News, CNN, The New York Times, Esquire magazine and various other media outlets as a behavior expert. Renee also contributes articles on dog training and behavior to numerous magazine and websites. Jennifer Gladysz is a trained dog handler and the owner of Mobile Mutts Dog Walking and Cat Sitting in Brooklyn, NY. She has been a dog owner most of her life and has been walking dogs since 2003. She currently has three pups of her own. Jennifer is also a mom with experience teaching kids how to behave around dogs.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read for all parents of young children - even those without dogs!
June 15, 2009
By Liz Smith
Format:Paperback
s a veterinary industry professional, I frequently encounter families that have brought a dog into their home for the first time and were ill prepared for teaching their children to interact with the new arrival. Unfortunately, this usually results in significant stress and potential risk to all family members, including the dog. "Be A Dog's Best Friend" is an excellent resource that all parents of young children can benefit from. The illustrations are clear, easy teaching tools, and the text is direct and easy to understand for even fairly young children. I will be recommending this book to all of the dog and human parents in our practice for many years to come!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I just read Be A Dog's Best Friend and feel like giving it to all the parents and grandparents I know. This slim book is really an encylepedia of how to read a dog's body language, and understand its behavior and needs. Once these few ideas are understood, dogs and kids of all ages can really be friends. There are clear instructions on how to behave with a dog so that both dog and human can have fun and companionship.
The illustrations, and child friendly language tell both children and adults how to be a dog's best friend safely. As a psychologist and a dog owner, I learned a lot from this book and, as a Grandmother I recommend it highly!
The illustrations, and child friendly language tell both children and adults how to be a dog's best friend safely. As a psychologist and a dog owner, I learned a lot from this book and, as a Grandmother I recommend it highly!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By G. Birnbach
Format:Paperback
We can't keep our kids safe 24/7 unless we never leave their side. That's why I prefer to educate my kids as much as possible about all kinds of danger and how to keep themselves safe in case I am not nearby.
Be a Dog's Best Friend first drew me in by its adorable cover but also by the subject manner and the fact that they chose a dog for the cover that isn't a tiny little frou frou puppy.
I read the kids with my book and found that the information was 100% useful and easy for them to understand. It broke things down into manageable parts about how to interact and care for a dog. Its bite-sized chapters also allowed me to have conversations with them in between all while holding their attention and interest.
I felt compelled to share the book's name with our pediatrician after learning about the percentage of kids who are treated for dog bites etc.
I hope by spreading the word about this simple but powerful book, it will prevent other kids from misunderstanding a dog's body language and what is and is not appropriate for them to do with a dog (even if it's the best-trained dog in the world).
It's a quick read, it's fun, the illustrations are adorable and I feel it's a must-have whether you have a dog or if there is ever a chance that your child may be at a friend's house that has dogs as pets. K
LOVED!
Be a Dog's Best Friend first drew me in by its adorable cover but also by the subject manner and the fact that they chose a dog for the cover that isn't a tiny little frou frou puppy.
I read the kids with my book and found that the information was 100% useful and easy for them to understand. It broke things down into manageable parts about how to interact and care for a dog. Its bite-sized chapters also allowed me to have conversations with them in between all while holding their attention and interest.
I felt compelled to share the book's name with our pediatrician after learning about the percentage of kids who are treated for dog bites etc.
I hope by spreading the word about this simple but powerful book, it will prevent other kids from misunderstanding a dog's body language and what is and is not appropriate for them to do with a dog (even if it's the best-trained dog in the world).
It's a quick read, it's fun, the illustrations are adorable and I feel it's a must-have whether you have a dog or if there is ever a chance that your child may be at a friend's house that has dogs as pets. K
LOVED!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect amount of information for kids
I have a five year old and we have a new puppy. It is as much of a struggle (if not more) to train her (my daughter) and her friends how to interact with a dog as it is to train... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lindsey
4.0 out of 5 stars
child/dog relationships
The message in this book is very good. I have had four little boys (ages 8-10) read it. I believe all children should learn more how to judge the personality/mood of a dog to... Read more
Published 22 months ago by P. Sypher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent! Highly recommended!
The print version of this book is my nephews' favorite book! The kindle version I just downloaded looks fantastic too - the illustrations translated perfectly, and it was super... Read more
Published on February 24, 2011 by Alicia G
5.0 out of 5 stars
Too often overlooked.
We train our dogs and pet-proof our homes, but beyond 'don't touch that strange dog' and 'hold out your hand so he can smell it', often we don't constructively think about how our... Read more
Published on December 1, 2009 by H. Neufeld
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great practical knowledge...
presented in an easy to understand format. I bought this for a friend's 6-yr old son, when his mother was thinking of adopting a new dog. Read more
Published on December 1, 2009 by Shannon A. Lumpkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
from a mother & dog owner
This is a fantastic introduction to dog's behavior for kids - and, honestly, I think most adults would learn a great deal from Payne and Gladysz as well. Read more
Published on November 29, 2009 by katie lukas
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read for parents and their children
If you want to keep your kid safe around dogs
buy this book.It is clearly written so kids
can relate and has great illustrations to demonstrate how your child should... Read more
buy this book.It is clearly written so kids
can relate and has great illustrations to demonstrate how your child should... Read more
Published on November 29, 2009 by Andrea K., Kleiman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended!
Be A Dog's Best Friend is clearly written, well illustrated, and easy to read with kids. It was perfect for helping me talk to my young nephews about how to play with and help... Read more
Published on November 28, 2009 by Alicia G
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
I would highly recommend this book to any parent who is considering bringing a dog into the family for their child. Read more
Published on November 28, 2009 by Micki Wells
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
Be A Dog's Best Friend: A Safety Guide for Kids
My daughter told me about the book. She had seen a copy in her school library. Read more
My daughter told me about the book. She had seen a copy in her school library. Read more
Published on November 27, 2009 by Alison Morea
