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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03/18/2025

We never want to be “lucky” when it comes to interactions between our dogs, babies and toddlers! 🐾

Don’t take a chance, prepare in advance! ☘️

These are only a few of the things we suggest doing instead, which one is your favorite?

Wanting to learn more about how to best set up your dog, baby and toddler for success? We have our upcoming Dogs & Toddlers Webinar on March 22nd at 2pm MST! You can find the link to register below or comment WEBINAR for the link to register to be sent to your inbox 📥

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

03/11/2024

We are thrilled to introduce our revamped 13-week course, featuring an enhanced format designed to optimize your learning experience. Each session, spanning 75 minutes, incorporates engaging lectures, interactive breakout rooms, and insightful discussions. With Bethany Cunningham as our esteemed cohost, we offer a comprehensive blend of expertise in child development, invaluable anecdotal strategies, and evidence-based practices, promising a rich educational experience about dog and baby/toddler dynamicsMark your calendars for our upcoming course, commencing on April 30th and continuing every Tuesday at Noon ET until July 23rd. Now is the ideal moment to join Family Paws and embark on this transformative journey. Avail yourself of our exclusive spring special priced at $1795, empowering you to take proactive steps towards nurturing generations of dog-aware individuals.Join us as we explore the intricate dynamics between dogs and babies, guided by seasoned professionals with over two decades of experience. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and skillset. We eagerly anticipate your presence in our class. Apply now to secure your enrollment.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed or intimidated about providing the best possible help and advice to families with babies or toddlers?