Family Paws Parent Education

Family Paws Parent Education Your leading experts in dog, baby and toddler dynamics since 2002 We are in 12 countries and 41 U.S. states! Why choose Family Paws?
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Family Paws Parent Education is an established network of professionals worldwide dedicated to supporting families with dogs. We also offer a wide range of services to support dog professionals and childbirth professionals to increase safety and decrease stress between babies, toddlers and family dogs. If you need to find an educator near you, we can help! FPPE offers two internationally licensed

& highly endorsed programs, "Dogs & Storks" and "Dogs & Toddlers" for new and expecting families with dogs. Every one of our educators are licensed and completes a thorough 13-week long program taught by Jennifer Shryock, FPPE Founder and Owner. All educators receive a real world tested presentation created by an expert in dog and baby/toddler dynamics, and have a support team of their own made up of licensed dog & baby/toddler professionals. Family Paws Parent Educators believes creating Dog Aware™ generations is essential in all communities and the human-canine bond.

NEW DATES 🚨 We are so excited to release our newest Dog Aware Mini Course dates! Are you a dog trainer or behavior consu...
06/02/2026

NEW DATES 🚨

We are so excited to release our newest Dog Aware Mini Course dates!

Are you a dog trainer or behavior consultant working with families who have dogs, babies, or toddlers?

Looking to boost your confidence and skills in this unique niche — and earn CEUs for or ?

🎓 Our Dog Aware Mini Course is just what you need!

We have two dates for 2026! One starting July 9th and the other one starting on November 1st!

You’ll get hands-on, practical strategies starting in Week 1, using Family Paws materials designed to support families through real-life parenting and pet challenges.

We’ll dive into the 4 Pillars of Dog Aware:
🐾 Body Language
🐾 Sensitivities
🐾 Proximity
🐾 Supervision

Whether you’re new to this space or want to sharpen your expertise, this course will set you — and your clients — up for success.

💻 Register through the link in our bio or drop MINI in the comments and we’ll DM you the registration link!

🔗 https://www.familypaws.com/services/for-dog-professionals/ -3

We can’t wait to learn with you!

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🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ At Family Paws Parent Education, we believe all families and their dogs deserve support, safety, and respect!...
06/01/2026

🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ At Family Paws Parent Education, we believe all families and their dogs deserve support, safety, and respect! 🐾👶

We are proud to be an ally to the LGBTQ2S+ community, working to create inclusive, dog-aware generations for all families.

If you are feeling overwhelmed or struggling with your dog, baby and toddler’s relationship please don’t hesitate to reach out 💚

Because love, learning, and safe child-dog relationships know no bounds. 💜✨

This is and always will be a safe space for all families! 🐶

Are you expecting or adopting? Are you a new parent struggling to manage your dog and baby’s relationship? Are you a sup...
05/27/2026

Are you expecting or adopting?

Are you a new parent struggling to manage your dog and baby’s relationship?

Are you a support person like a grandparent or friend who has a family member expanding their family and want to help support them with their dog and child?

This Webinar is for you!

Our Dogs & Storks LIVE webinar allows for you to learn valuable information about how to set everyone up for success when it comes to bringing home a new baby as well as how to increase safety for your dogs and children!

Join us August 18th at 8:30pm EST for our LIVE Dogs & Storks Webinar! You do not want to miss this!

Link to register can be found through the link in our bio

Comment STORKS for a direct link to the registration page straight to your inbox 📥

🔗 https://familypawsbooking.as.me/schedule/1450ac5a/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=19390846

Before a dog growls, lunges, or snaps (the “shout”), they are almost always communicating in “whispers.” These are the s...
05/22/2026

Before a dog growls, lunges, or snaps (the “shout”), they are almost always communicating in “whispers.” These are the subtle, easily missed changes in their body language:

⏺️ Whites of the eyes showing - A whale eye

⏺️ A brief lip lick or yawn when they aren’t tired

⏺️ Walking away

⏺️ A slow, low tail wag that looks more like hesitation than joy

When we miss or ignore the whispers, dogs are forced to turn up the volume to get their point across. By learning to read the quiet moments, we can step in, advocate for them, and keep everyone safe and comfortable.

What’s a “whisper” your dog frequently uses? 👇

Using management tools isn’t “cheating,” and it doesn’t mean you’ve failed at training your dog! In fact, it’s one of th...
05/17/2026

Using management tools isn’t “cheating,” and it doesn’t mean you’ve failed at training your dog!

In fact, it’s one of the highest forms of responsible dog ownership and smart parenting!

Management, which we call success stations, looks like:

• Using baby gates or x-pens to create separate areas

• Utilizing a crate or a separate room with a stuffed KONG during chaotic transition times (like school pick-up/drop-off or meal prep).

You don’t have to micro-manage every interaction to be a good dog parent. Set up the space to do the work for you. 🏠❤️

👉 What is your go-to management tool at home? Let me know in the comments!

Ever wonder if your dog is actually enjoying those scratches or just “tolerating” them? The Pet-Pet-Pause technique is a...
05/13/2026

Ever wonder if your dog is actually enjoying those scratches or just “tolerating” them?

The Pet-Pet-Pause technique is a game-changer for bite prevention with both kids as well as adults!

It’s as simple as Pet, Pet, PAUSE ✋

Always use one hand while doing the consent test! One hand is enough, two hands is too rough!

By stopping for a few seconds, you give your dog the space to tell you how they feel. This “consent check” ensures affection is a mutual choice.

Watch for the Response:

✅ Green Light: They lean in or nudge your hand. Resume petting!

❌ Red Light: They turn away, look away, or move their body back. Respect the space and stop.

Consent can change at any point, so remember to do multiple consent checks during an interaction!

Let’s advocate for our dogs by listening to what they don’t say out loud ❤️

To the moms who are the heartbeat of the home: Happy Mother’s Day. ✨Today, we celebrate every mother who manages a milli...
05/10/2026

To the moms who are the heartbeat of the home: Happy Mother’s Day. ✨

Today, we celebrate every mother who manages a million invisible threads every single day.

We see the way you anticipate every need before it’s even spoken. We see the way you create a “plan for success” for your family, often putting your own needs last to ensure the kids are thriving and the dog is settled.

You are the protector, the teacher, the peacemaker, and the provider of comfort. You give so much of your energy, your time, and your heart to make sure every member of your family feels safe and seen.

To the moms giving their all: May today bring you a moment of the same peace and care you so freely give to everyone else.

You are doing an incredible job! 💜

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