Good Dog, Happy Baby : Preparing Your Dog for the Arrival of Your Child

For years dog trainer Michael Wombacher has worked with expecting dog owners to prevent problems between dogs and children. He has also unfortunately witnessed too many families forced to surrender their beloved family companions because they failed to prepare the dog for the arrival of a new family member. In __Good Dog, Happy Baby__, Wombacher lays out a twelve-step process that will give families the skills they need to navigate this new era of their lives. These skills include how to evaluate dogs, resolve common behavior problems, and fully prepare dogs for a new baby. This easy-to-use guide, filled with photos and simple instructions, makes a great gift for any expecting family with a dog, whether the dog is perfectly trained or in serious need of behavioral help. Provides a twelve-step process that gives families the skills they need to prepare their dog for the arrival of a newborn, including evaluating a dog's responsiveness, resolving common behavior problems, and using training equipment. -- Source other than Library of Congress Early considerations Addressing and resolving potential behavior problems A seamless transition A few final thoughts.