Kids and Dogs: A Professional's Guide to Helping Families - Softcover

Pelar, Colleen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933562064 ISBN 13: 9781933562063

Publisher: Dream Dog Productions, 2009

Synopsis

This clear and helpful book fills a gaping hole in the dog literature--how professionals in the field can help people trying to raise kids and dogs at the same time.

About this title

About the Author

Colleen Pelar, CPDT, CDBC, is the author of Living with Kids and Dogs . . . Without Losing Your Mind (2005) and Kids and Dogs: A Professional s Guide to Helping Families (2009). Colleen has been training dogs since 1991 and is the co-owner of the largest dog-training facility in Northern Virginia where she oversees group classes, private lessons, and behavior-modification programs. She also serves as an instructor in the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Academy teaching recruits about dogs. Colleen specializes in improving the communication between canine and human family members and really enjoys doing seminars that help dog aficionados bridge the gap between what they know about dogs and what their clientele knows.

From the Inside Flap

Six secrets dogs wish people knew . . . that will revolutionize how families relate to dogs! Kids and dogs have misunderstandings every day. Most aren't serious, but some can be downright dangerous. If a bite occurs, a child could be injured and the dog could lose his home--or his life! Take the guesswork out of kid-and-dog interactions using these tips, tricks, and techniques. On every page, you'll find things that make your work with dogs--and their families--easier.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dream Dog Productions
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933562064
• ISBN 13: 9781933562063
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 122