Customer Reviews

Happy Kids, Happy Dogs

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

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

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.

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.

Very good book, more geared toward introducing your dog to a new child rather than vice versa (which is what I was looking for) though it was a worthwhile purchase as it had lots of things to teach your child about dogs so that was helpful.

I've been teaching dog and baby classes at our humane society and local hospitals for seven years, and despite my own plans to write a similar book, I was thrilled to read this book. It's all there: great step-by-step training plans, informative photos and descriptions of body language and lots of information about how to "train" your child to be safe and to be a good friend to dogs. I recommend it as my first choice for expectant parents and parents of small children.

Much more informative than some other books on market for same subject. Shumannfang goes into much more detail on training tips for focusing your dog as well as the importance of remembering to be in control of all situations. Too many parents trust the dog and kids to play together with minimal to no supervision, including professionals who should know better. Shummanfang stresses the need to consult trainers and veterinarians/veterinary behaviorists to insure baby safety and to be fair to the dog. Definitely a must read. S. Loter, DVM

This "how to" book is a must for all dog owners who are expecting a new baby. You know how much you want to do what's best for baby and your beloved dog, too? Well, this is your answer!

This book starts off with a woman describing a frightening experience she had with a dog and then bases almost everything on that same fear that she still obviously has with dogs. It's a good book for those that had a similar experience in the past, but too simplistic for those who are owners of well behaved or trained dogs.