Summary: A shocking 77% if dog bites come from the family dog or a friend’s dog. Yes, 77%! That’s a lot of lovable furry family members sinking their teeth into the people they love the most.<br> So why does this happen?<br> Sadly, it’s often because we set it up to happen by not realizing how our dogs are perceiving what we do – especially with our kids.<br> The good news is that after you listen to today’s episode you’ll know exactly what to do – and not to do – with your dog to ensure that your dog is never put in a situation where he will be forced into a bite. I’m joined by Leah and Justine from The Family Dog who explain how to keep everyone in your family (human and furry) safe and happy forever.<br> In this episode<br> 0:59 Welcome from my little co-hosts<br> 3:55 Who are Leah and Justine<br> 6:28 Why training a family dog is a little different<br> 11:22 The consequences of not understanding how your dog is feeling<br> 13:44 The mistakes kids make<br> 17:01 Signs that your dog is not comfortable<br> 24:01 Don’t judge others<br> 30:45 What training you should do with your dog<br> 36:35 Peace, love, kids, dogs program<br> 41:18 When should kids become involved in training<br> 45:55 What to do when kids want to pet your dog on leash<br> Links<br> <a href="http://stopthe77.com/" target="_blank">Stop the 77</a><br> <a href="http://www.thefamilydog.com/" target="_blank">The Family Dog</a><br> <a href="http://ferndogtraining.com/why-growling-is-good/" target="_blank">Why Growling is good blog post</a><br> <br>
