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Good Dog, Happy Baby

Preparing Your Dog for the Arrival of Your Child

by Michael Wombacher
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For years dog trainer Michael Wombacher has worked with expecting dog owners to prevent problems between dogs and children. He has also unfortunately witnessed too many families forced to surrender their beloved family companions because they failed to prepare the dog for the arrival of a new family member. In Good Dog, Happy Baby, Wombacher lays out a twelve-step process that will give families the skills they need to navigate this new era of their lives. These skills include how to evaluate dogs, resolve common behavior problems, and fully prepare dogs for a new baby. 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 behavioral help.

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    May 11, 2015

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      • ISBN: 9781608683505

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      • ISBN: 9781608683505
      • File size: 17955 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      May 1, 2015

      Unfortunately, some babies experience aggression and even bites from the family dog because new parents are often unprepared for the dynamics between the surrogate child--the dog--and the new child. To avoid such problems, dog trainer and author (There's a Puppy in the House) Wombacher instructs expectant parents how to prepare their dog for a baby's arrival. His groundwork is a 12-step program using positive reinforcement by establishing sleeping areas and feeding arrangements along with obedience exercises. Behavior problems such as barking, separation anxiety, and jumping are addressed with step-by-step directions on how to resolve them. Detailed training exercises teach dogs to respect critical areas such as the child's room and the space around the baby, and how to walk next to a stroller, all of which create a safe environment both for baby and pet. VERDICT Most dog-training books such as Randy Grim's Don't Dump the Dog only have a general chapter about babies, making this specialized guide a recommended addition where demand is high.--Eva Lautemann, formerly with Georgia Perimeter Coll. Lib., Clarkston

      Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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