Family Paws LLC Dog behavior consulting services

08/13/2025

What is a Growl Zone? 🤔

These are tight, crowded spaces where a dog feels trapped—often with no clear escape route and/or near a valued resource (like food, a toy, or a resting spot).

If approached here, a dog may growl, snap, or even bite.

We can reduce the risk of conflict by planning ahead and preventing children from entering a dog’s growl zones!

One of the best ways to do this is by using success stations to give your dog a secure, undisturbed space.

Key Tips:

❌ DON’T: Let children corner a dog or enter their resting area (this includes crawling towards the dog)

✅ DO: Use success stations and proactive supervision to create a safe play space for kids and a peaceful retreat for your dog.

*THIS IS A STOCK PHOTO AND AN INTERACTION WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE*

Comment GROWL and we will send you our FREE resource on Grumble & Growl Zones!

08/06/2025

08/01/2025

Please share far and wide! Such a life-saving message.

When an infant or young baby visits a home with dogs—even beloved family dogs—awake, aware, and active adult supervision is essential at all times!

Dogs should never have unsupervised access to a baby! Even the most gentle dog can feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or startled by a new little human—especially one they don’t know well!

Here’s our 4 tips on how to set everyone up for safety:

🚪 Secure doors when a baby is napping or sleeping. Use baby gates with solid latches or closed doors that fully shut.

👀 Always have an adult present and fully focused during interactions between babies and dogs—distraction-free supervision is non-negotiable.

⏸️ Pause and plan: Don’t assume familiarity. Even if the dog has met the baby before, each visit is a new experience with new smells, sounds, and movements.

⚠️ Accidents happen fast. A single moment of unsupervised access can lead to outcomes no one wants.

Don’t take a chance…. Prepare in advance!

Safety plans aren’t overreacting—they help set everyone up for success 💚

Comment SUPERVISION and we will send you the link to our free 5 types of supervision webinar!

You can also click here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe7FJudClRI&pp=ygUjNSB0eW9lcyBvZiBzdXBlcnZpc2lvbiBmYW1pbHkgcGF3cyA%3D

07/15/2025

Babies change, grow so quickly! 💚

This can lead to conflict and confusion for family dogs! 🐶

Join us at our Dogs & Toddlers Webinar on July 15th, 2025 to learn ways to include your dog as your baby becomes mobile!

Learn about grumble & growl zones, how to strengthen your Dog Aware skills, learn how proximity matters along with some fun games to make life easier!

This is a must for any dog lovers with kids or visiting kids!

Link to register is below or comment TODDLER and we will send you a direct link to your inbox 📥

🔗 https://familypawsbooking.as.me/schedule/1450ac5a/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=19391069

06/01/2025

Morning trail walks. Beautiful day.  a neighbor gentleman with three dogs insisted on talking to us and that caused quite a commotion, but he handled it well in the end.

03/21/2025

Only 3 spots left for our upcoming Dogs and Storks Seminar with &

If you or someone you know is expecting, this is an in person seminar jam packed full of information on how to acclimate dog and baby 🐶🍼

Come join us March 30th!

🔗Click the link in bio to register

03/19/2025

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