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Childproofing Your Dog: A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Dog for the Children in Your Life [Paperback]

Brian Kilcommons , Sarah Wilson
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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Book Description

April 1, 1994
Master dog trainer and author of Good Owners, Great Dogs Brian Kilcommons shows readers how to encourage children and dogs to be perfect companions, in a comprehensive manual that demonstrates how to train an older dog to acept an infant, choose the right breed, and more.

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About the Author

Sarah Wilson is the author, and sometimes illustrator, of many books for children, including Big Day on the River and Love and Kisses. She lives in Danville, California.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1 edition (April 1, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446670162
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446670166
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brings much-needed common sense to kids & dogs subject. February 19, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Kilcommons does new families a great favor with this book. "Child-proofing Your Dog" is a common sense approach to introducing your new child to your dog, preventing problems, and ensuring a long, close relationship. He dispels myths and gives new parents an idea of what to expect both from their dog and from themselves. He identifies often-missed (or exused) signs of dominance in dogs, explaining the natural progression from dominance to aggression if left unchecked. In cases where there is a specific problem involving advanced aggression toward a child he advises going to a professional, as would any responsible dog trainer in print. Kilcommons and Wilson have years of experience and wisdom in dog behavior and training; they've written a trustworthy, important 'preventative manual.'
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By Melissa
Format:Paperback
This is a very good, concise reference that will help your dog or puppy get used to those interactions with short, fast-moving, screaming little people without making him a nervous wreck. Although primarily a book for owners who are prepping their young dog/puppy for future child/dog interactions, if you have an older dog that is not used to children these tips prove very sound advice as well. Also, like any good authors, if you have serious dog/child aggression and dominance they recommend that you get personal professional help. What I really like about this book though is the chapter on "DOGPROOFING YOUR CHILD". So many times it's always the DOGS fault for behaving inappropriately with children. It's nice to know that for once an author is stressing the importance of teaching your child how to behave around dogs. In the end, they also state that perhaps you would be better off without certain breeds of dog if you're going to have children. It's not fair to the dog. Sometimes you have to make that your primary concern. All in all an excellent book. One I would recommend school libraries buy so that children read and learn from it as well.
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Dog Trainer's Point of View July 17, 2000
Format:Paperback
This book has helped hundreds of my clients understand the psychology behind the child-dog relationship and it has helped them avoid many of the common mistakes people make when dogs and kids mix. Brian and Sarah don't get into a lot of specifics on how to correct established problems, which is actually a good thing. It would take volumes of books to address exactly how each individual breed, temperament and problem should be handled. That perspective is best left to a reputable, thorough and non-violent trainer. Brian and Sarah give you good specific information on how to keep common problems from developing and some great general rules that apply to every breed of dog. None of their instruction is damaging to the child-dog relationship, which is saying a lot compared to many other authors of dog training books. Overall, this book is light, entertaining, non-clinical, and informative. I recommend it to any dog owner that has regular contact with children.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars No child proofing help for your dog here....
I must say I had read the poor reviews for this book and, against my better judgement, I decided to buy it anyway. Unfortunately I was very disappointed. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Jennie Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for newborns!
This book really has it all. I'm expecting in the fall and this book has some really neat and fun ways for my dogs to start getting exposed to what it will be like with a new baby. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for soon-to-be parents with "fur-children"
We have four rescued terriers, so my husband and I knew that we needed to prepare our home and our dogs before the baby was born. This book helped so much! Read more
Published 23 days ago by bepny
1.0 out of 5 stars As per our Vet's advice: Throw it away... now!
This book is the worst book any dog-owning newly pregnant couple can read. This book assumes that pregnant women are idiots, and talks to them accordingly. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sara P
2.0 out of 5 stars Pay more and hire a behaviorist to visit for 1 hour
We honestly got far more relevant information in a one-hour session at our house with a behaviorist. Read more
Published 2 months ago by JessSoFla
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Information
This book is a "must have" for anyone who is planning on getting a dog. I bought this for a friend. It doesn't matter what type of dog someone has, this should be required reading... Read more
Published 9 months ago by MrsAndrews
5.0 out of 5 stars A helpful guide
I don't have children and yet I still found this book to be a helpful resource. For those that do have kids, the authors address common issues parents face when bringing a child... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Peggy A. Haymes
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Good book with logical advise. Some of the information I knew, but a lot of it I did not. I would recommend this easy to read book.
Published 11 months ago by LiliB
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Book!
I have been a dog trainer for over 35 years and this is one of the best books I have come across. I recommend it to all my clients that have (or will have) children.
Published 21 months ago by Mary Ann Spencer
4.0 out of 5 stars Dogs and Children
I bought this for both my daughters when they were expecting. I know one daughter really liked it, and referred to it when training her dogs. Read more
Published 23 months ago by AL
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