Pooch Parenting with Michelle Stern

Michelle Stern cares about supporting parents, supporting kids, and helping dogs feel safe emotionally and physically; these three passions position her perfectly to work with families who are integrating their dogs into homes with children. This episode will support any listener who is, or plans to, integrate their dogs and children together in a way that is healthy and balanced.

In this conversation they also cover:

• The behavior changes that can occur as a dog adjusts to a home
• What a “yes space” is and why it is impactful
• How blue painter’s tape can support your child’s boundaries
• Ways to encourage calm and sleep for your dog
• Meeting the needs of your children AND your dog
• Finding age-appropriate ways for your child and dog to interact
• The gift of growling

Michelle Stern is a certified professional dog trainer, dog behavior consultant, certified family dog mediator, mom, and former classroom teacher. Her podcast is the Pooch Parenting Podcast, and you can learn more at PoochParenting.net.

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