Buy new:
-14% $16.41
FREE delivery Friday, May 17 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Ships from: Amazon.com
Sold by: Amazon.com
$16.41 with 14 percent savings
List Price: $18.99

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Friday, May 17 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35. Order within 2 hrs 8 mins
In Stock
$$16.41 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$16.41
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
30-day easy returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$5.87
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Saturday, May 18 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35. Order within 10 hrs 53 mins
Only 5 left in stock - order soon.
$$16.41 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$16.41
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the authors

Brian Kilcommons
+ Follow
Sarah Wilson
+ Follow
See all
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Childproofing Your Dog: A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Dog for the Children in Your Life Paperback – April 1, 1994

by Brian Kilcommons (Author), Sarah Wilson (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 92 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$16.41","priceAmount":16.41,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"16","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"41","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"n4xZTci0QU1%2FTAe6hSlrd3QcVIkxzdiSJk3fa8aIC%2FnXSH9S1OXUjrUB%2Fzfl9K7JpLujsRl6%2FfcmrJdEoZ44XVKzVuJRmGv9H%2BC5laaPUMYVKaV35MnciQOLF%2BzeuhcHxeJyVEXxemg%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$5.87","priceAmount":5.87,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"5","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"87","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"n4xZTci0QU1%2FTAe6hSlrd3QcVIkxzdiSdqDxGfp2nQMKjI%2BKOa9ecVTZ8hnszSjk5M82eUpMXJTbqTI8vBO4eWefJoF2Zo3s6teIVkXDzKMoFhf7OCdf0mPnLmuYUMkcVfwj0B326KzUcM8yzX9RGHjW6aLvxJa3cCNbOGc%2Bob399kbg%2Fb50sbIiU4TBhQ%2BL","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

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.
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    April 1, 1994
  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0446670162
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0446670166
  7. See all details
Next page
Amazon First Reads | Editors' picks at exclusive prices

Frequently bought together

Childproofing Your Dog: A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Dog for the Children in Your Life
$16.41
Get it as soon as Friday, May 17
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Please Don't Bite the Baby (and Please Don't Chase the Dogs): Keeping Our Kids and Our Dogs Safe and Happy Together
$14.89
Get it as soon as Friday, May 17
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Good Dog, Happy Baby: Preparing Your Dog for the Arrival of Your Child
$9.26
Get it May 17 - 20
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Ships from and sold by Breakout Publications.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; 1st edition (April 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446670162
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446670166
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.53 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 92 ratings

About the authors

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Previous page
  1. Brian Kilcommons

    Brian Kilcommons

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    World-famous animal trainer Brian Kilcommons has appeard on Oprah, 20/20, and PBS' The Gentle Doctor: Veterinary Medicine, and had his own national show on FOX-TV called Pet News. Among his clients are Diana Ross, Morley Safer, ASPCA president Roger Caras, Diane Sawyer, and others. He is a part-time faculty member at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and is the former Director of Animal Behavior and Training at the City of New York Center for Animal Care and Control. He is the only American protege of legendary trainer Barbara Woodhouse. Brian Kilcommons lives in Bedford, New York.

    See more on the author's page
  2. Sarah Wilson

    Sarah Wilson

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    My goal is to give you dog training you can use that is fun, kind and effective.

    My methods work with dog lovers who enjoy helping their dogs learn and growing the bond they share.

    * Learn games and simple exercises in My Smart Puppy that can be combined to solve common dog problems. Comes with a DVD, too.

    * Prepare your dog for the children in your life with Childproofing Your Dog.

    * Read about my life as a dog pro in Manhattan. You won't believe some of it, I didn't at the time but it is all true in Tails from the Barkside.

    PBS, CBS, ABC? Been on them all.

    Oprah? Forbes.com? CNN.com? Yes, yes and yes.

    My Wikipedia Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Wilson_%28dog_trainer%29

    I've helped many thousands of teams. I can help you.

    Join me at SarahWilsonDogExpert.com

    See more on the author's page
Next page

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
92 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

K. Fleming
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2023
Verified Purchase
Very helpful book. Timeless training advice.
Helpful
 Report
AL
4.0 out of 5 stars Dogs and Children
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2011
Verified Purchase
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. Not sure about the other one, but her dogs are so sweet and predictable. . .at least she has it as a reference.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
luvshelties
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for soon-to-be parents with "fur-children"
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2013
Verified Purchase
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! I am happy to report that our dogs made the transition from being fur-children to fur-siblings with no issues, and they have a great relationship with our ornery little toddler! And believe me....she tests their patience on a daily basis! Unfortunately, many people think that dogs and babies cannot coexist peacefully. There is nothing further from the truth! If you prepare your dogs before the baby comes, there should be no issues. However, if you expect your dog(s) to accept a new baby with absolutely no preparations or accommodations on your part, it will not be a successful transition. As a dog rescuer and foster mom, I've seen far too many dogs brought to the shelter after a new baby was born simply because their owners did not think (or care enough) to plan ahead. With a little time and consistency, it can (and will) work. If you're expecting a baby and have dogs, you MUST purchase this book. It was invaluable to us!
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Stephanie V
3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but disappointing for experienced dog owners
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2007
Verified Purchase
If you already own a dog and have given them any sort of obedience training, most of this book is either irrelevant or redundant to what you probably already know. Mr. Kilcommons essentially gives you tips on how to have a well-behaved dog, then applies those lessons to having children in the house. While these are important lessons, his approach is neither unique nor revolutionary. And this is a teeny tiny book! Barely 80 pages, I read it in less than an hour, skimming much of the early sections (choosing the right dog for you, whether to adopt a puppy or an older dog etc. - chapters completely irrelevant for someone who's trying to train the dog they already HAVE rather than the one they don't own YET.) It wasn't a bad book, but there were very few tips that I will find useful in introducing our dogs to our soon-to-arrive child.
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Peggy Haymes
5.0 out of 5 stars A helpful guide
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2012
Verified Purchase
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 into the home with a dog or a dog into a family with children. They provide concrete instruction for dealing with these issues.

Although my dogs and I have been through many levels of obedience classes, this was a good refresher course for me. Even without children, it's given me some tools for working on some of the bad habits that I've allowed my dogs to adopt.

My only complaint is that at various places in the text they make reference to exercises on "on page so and so." For the Kindle edition it would be helpful to have those places hyperlinked - page numbers are useless for a kindle.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for newborns!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2013
Verified Purchase
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. Also the basic training tips are great but my dogs already know most of the basics. I really like that it goes beyond babies as well and into how to handle a dog with young children. In addition, this book explains dog behavior and why they do the things they do and shows us as their owners/fur parents how to successfully train them so that bad behavior can be recognized and corrected before an incident happens. So far my dogs are responding well to the training and should be ready to introduce to the baby when it comes this fall.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
LiliB
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2012
Verified Purchase
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.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Cyndi robitza
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2014
Verified Purchase
great
Report
divegipsy
4.0 out of 5 stars Clear and Practical
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2012
Verified Purchase
This book was recommended to me years ago by a client (I'm a veterinarian) and while I passed on the title to other expectant parents I never actually got around to reading it myself until recently. An older title now but still very much relevant to today's dog owners who have just or are just about to experience an expansion in family size. It's clear, practical, and encouraging for potentially nervous parents and dog owners while also acknowledging there are some behavior problems that are best left to the experts. It is well worth the read.
One person found this helpful
 Report
Coco
3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2020
Verified Purchase
Very informative and a quick and easy read
Report