December 23, 20170Comments

Holiday Dog Bite Prevention Tips

By Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin Holidays Are Stressful for Dogs The holidays are especially stressful for dogs due to changes in routine and the comings and going of visitors....

by doggonecrazy

Bite Prevention

Puppy Training

December 12, 20170Comments

How to Teach Your Dog to “Leave It” with Positive Reinforcement Training

I was on my out onto our deck to enjoy a bowl of chips, when the whole bowl slipped out of my hands and the contents spilled onto the deck. Right in front of 7-month old...

by doggonecrazy

Bite Prevention

Puppy Training

February 10, 20170Comments

Bite-Proofing Your Puppy

By Joan Orr M.Sc. Puppies are furry, friendly and programmed for learning. Now is the time to teach your puppy about the things that people, especially kids might do, that...

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Bite Prevention

February 10, 20170Comments

“An ounce of prevention is worth a hound of Fur!” or ‘To hug or not to hug, dogs will judge!’

News story: “…This beautiful dog was out for a leashed walk with her people, was approached by a man who bent down to pet her at the same time she looked up to say hello....

February 7, 20170Comments

Preventing Aggression Over Possessions and Food in Your Puppy

By Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin Many bites to children occur around the food bowl. We are frequently told that the dog growls (but he would never bite of course) when the kids go...

by doggonecrazy

Bite Prevention

Kids and Dogs

February 7, 20170Comments

Babysitter/Nanny Dog Safety Considerations

By Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin As a dog trainer you are an educational resource for your clients and community. Offering information about safety and dog bite prevention is good...

by doggonecrazy

Bite Prevention

February 7, 20170Comments

Teresa’s Bad Rules

These are rules that kids in Teresa’s dog obedience classes call the “bad rules” because they don’t like some of them. Following these dos and don’ts...

by doggonecrazy

Bite Prevention

Kids and Dogs

February 7, 20170Comments

Play Date Checklist – CAPPDT 2016

By Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin When our children want to go and play at a friend’s house, a responsible parent asks some basic questions. For example: will a parent be home?...

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Bite Prevention

Kids and Dogs

February 7, 20170Comments

Tips for Child and Dog Safety at Holiday Gathering

by Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin Gatherings at a friend or relative’s house are the source of fond holiday memories for many. The family dog may not enjoy these events as much as...

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Bite Prevention

Kids and Dogs

February 7, 20170Comments

Day Care/Foster Care Checklist

This checklist is intended to help identify potential child safety concerns for parents considering a home-based day care for their child, agencies conducting a safety audit...

by doggonecrazy

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