Happy Kids, Happy Dogs is recommended by pediatricians, midwives, veterinarians and dog behaviorists nationwide, by the Trauma Program at University of North Carolina Hospitals and by the award winning The Bark magazine.
"Happy Kids, Happy Dogs is a must-read for expectant parents who own dogs. Shumannfang gives practical and sound advice to help parents keep both children and canines safe and happy. As a mother and a dog-owner, I wish I had read her book before I started my family. I certainly plan to put her strategies to use in my own home."
---Katy Bartlett, M.D., Pediatrician
"Shumannfang's years of training experience, behavioral education and incredible 'doggy intuition' are evidenced in this must read for expectant dog owning families. Happy Kids, Happy Dogs is a well written guide that every expectant dog owning family should read and reread!"
---Susanne Hughes, DVM, Veterinarian
"Dr. Spock finally has some canine company. Happy Kids, Happy Dogs goes beyond the `supervise, supervise, supervise' mantra and provides specific training suggestions so families can cultivate healthy child-dog relationships. This user-friendly book fills a void in the dog training literature. Bravo!"
---Janice Lynn Triptow, J.D., CPDT, CDBC Founder of Dog Behavior Solutions, Inc., Chicago, IL
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An absolute must read!,
This review is from: Happy Kids, Happy Dogs (Paperback)
As a veterinarian, I frequently get questions from clients about how to integrate a dog with a new baby. Now I finally have a wonderful resource for clients who are either expecting or have children. This book provides excellent information on how to make your dog a safe and positive member of the family. Shumannfang's training suggestions are easy to follow and extremely intuitive. This is an absolute must read!
Alison Klaitman, DVM
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Highly recommended for truly happy kids and dogs.,
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This review is from: Happy Kids, Happy Dogs (Paperback)
I wish I had had this book to give to new pet owners during the years that I headed up our regional Golden Retriever Rescue Program. The author's sound advice and helpful tips on how to have a happy home with both children and dogs are practical and easy-to-absorb. The book is illustrated well with abundant, clear, step by step photos that show just what to do with your baby and your dog. This is a fun and fast read, and I appreciate the positive and often humorous tone of Shumannfang's writing. She also addresses warning signs of when a dog might exhibit problems, how to acclimate a new pet in a household with children, and how to teach children to be a dog's best friend. The book is very practical and contains a lot of great ideas including tips for preventing jealousy ,how to stop your dog from begging at the high chair, and finally some tips on how to teach your dog self-control and to come when called in a way that even busy parents can pull off. Rescue services will be less in demand, if pet owners who become new parents, read this book and follow its advice.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy Kids, happy Dogs,
This review is from: Happy Kids, Happy Dogs (Paperback)
As a dog behavior consultant and trainer I frequently work with parents seeking to prepare their dogs for the new arrival or who are already parents and experiencing difficulties with the family dog. This book provides excellent support with easy to follow, practical, step-by-step exercises, useful photos depicting dog behavior cues, a realistic portrayal of the parent-dog-child relationship and wonderful resources. It encompasses dog-child interaction from infancy to teen. I am delighted to have Happy Kids, Happy Dogs to recommend to my clients. A must for parents to be or anyone who shares their lives with children and dogs.
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