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Raising Puppies & Kids Together: A Guide for Parents | 
 enlarge | Authors: Pia Silvani, Lynn Eckhardt
Publisher: TFH Publications
Category: Book
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 332513
Media: Paperback
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 7 x 0.6
ISBN: 0793805686
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.707
EAN: 9780793805686
ASIN: 0793805686
Publication Date: September 30, 2005
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All parents want to see their children grow up to have a healthy bond with the family dog. This is the most comprehensive guide to achieving a loving, respectful, and sane household. Maintaining a safe and happy household that includes both puppies and children can be a challenging task. What is the best way to teach a child to respect the family pet? What rules should be established to help avoid conflict? What are realistic expectations for both the puppy and the child? Sharing insight gleaned from over 20 years of combined experience in the field of dog training, the authors provide a roadmap for navigating the sometimes complicated path to a loving and respectful relationship between puppies and children. Real-life examples of interactions between children and dogs clearly illustrate common problems and offer appropriate solutions, while instructional photos give examples of both "right" and "wrong" behavior. Learn how to meld the playful and protective nature of a puppy with the curiosity and compulsiveness of a child to create a positive atmosphere for the puppy, the child, and the rest of the household.
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 Good to read with your kids September 21, 2008
Crystal Hatch (Tacoma, WA)
This was a good book to read with your children. It works well with any breed of dog in my opinion. It kept repeating the emphasis on playing nice with a new puppy, which hit home with my 6 and 3 year old. I wish it gave more information and tips on potty training though.
thinking of getting a puppy for your kids - buy this book! April 11, 2006
Tami M. Hawes (Hillsboro, OR USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you were thinking of adding a puppy to your household because you have kids in the house, get this book! It could save you from making a mistake about getting a puppy, possibly saving its life.
Pia and Lynn cover choosing a breed that fits your household, why you shouldn't get a puppy to teach the kids responsibility, what it's like having a puppy in the house, and how you'll have to always keep an eye on the puppy and kids whenever they are together.
Buy this book if you're a parent thinking about getting a puppy for your kids.
Buy this book if a friend has kids and is thinking of getting a puppy.
Buy this book if you *think* you might have kids in the future and want to prepare your dog(s) for their arrival.
How kids should play with a puppy March 18, 2006
D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. Reviewer (California, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Parents can't go wrong getting a puppy for the kid when they first look at RAISING PUPPIES AND KIDS TOGETHER, a fine manual where two top dog trainers how to socialize a puppy and teach a child pet management simultaneously. From infants through school-age kids, chapters cover the basics of how kids should interact with and play with a puppy - and how parents should monitor the interaction. From roughhousing problems to typical dog behaviors and communicating with the pet, chapters focus on dog behavior but include analysis and advise on kid interactions as well. An important owner's manual - for both puppies and kids.
A must read! January 12, 2006
Lynn Becker
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is a "must" read for anyone who has a puppy (or adult dog) and is expecting a baby or who has a baby and planning to get a puppy. The book is a "really should read" for any responsible dog owner. There are tips and techiniques that will make your family's life with your dog much more rewarding. It is organized in a very "reader friendly" way, and for quick reference when needed
A Great Resource for Dog Owners (whether or not you have kids) November 21, 2005
R. Bedno
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
We bought this book because we are expecting our first child in a couple of months and wanted to know how to get our 1 yr old dog ready for the new arrival. The chapter on introducing your dog to the baby is very helpful, and they provide specific training activities to prepare your dog. I also found some of the general dog behavior explanations and advice to be very valuable, whether or not you have kids. I wish we had known about this book several months ago when our dog entered his "teenage" years.
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