Many families have a dog before they have children. And when children eventually arrive, it can be a huge adjustment for the unsuspecting dog. For years San Francisco Bay Area dog trainer Michael Wombacher has worked with expecting dog owners to resolve and prevent child/dog issues. He has also unfortunately witnessed too many families forced to surrender their beloved family companions because they failed to prepare the dog for a new member of the family. In Good Dog, Happy Baby, Wombacher presents a twelve-step process that will give families the skills they need to navigate this new era of their lives, such as:
- How to evaluate your dog and identify potential problems long before your child arrives- How to resolve common behavioural problems such as barking, counter surfing, object guarding, door crashing, jumping up, overprotectiveness, fearfulness, separation anxiety, and much more- How to be sure your dog understands his place in the pack- How to teach your dog to build positive associations with the presence of your child
This easy-to-use guide, filled with photos and simple instructions, makes a great gift for any expecting family with a dog, whether the dog is perfectly trained or in serious need of behavioural help.
