Pooch Parenting
The Pooch Parenting Podcast is a podcast for parents with dogs. Living with kids and dogs at the same time can feel like a circus - I know because I'm a mom and have lived it too. Join us as we answer listener questions and interview a variety of parenting and dog experts and parents to discuss topics that will make parenting with dogs easier, safer and less chaotic. If you enjoy these episodes or feel like they have helped your family, please subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend. xo Michelle
Episodes
85 episodes
85. My Top Holiday Gift Pick for Kids Living with Dogs
I'm excited to share my holiday gift pick of the year for families with kids and dogs - Hide and Scent - The Ultimate Game of Hide and Seek for Dogs, Kids Edition. It's...
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Episode 85
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84. Separation is Not the Same as Isolation when Managing Kids and Dogs
A lot of my clients seem to be very uncomfortable with the idea of separating their dog and child for safety reasons. But I recently had an epiphany - they all assumed that separation was the same as isolation. And it's not.Using managem...
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Episode 84
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11:35
83. Considerations for a One Bite Policy for Family Dogs
I recently heard from a family whose rescue dog bit their young child. They told me that they have a "one bite policy" with pet dogs and that now the dog needs to go. While I completely understand their rule and their decision, I like to ...
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Episode 83
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82. What in-home birth workers need to know about dog and baby safety
If you are a birth worker, such as a doula, midwife, lactation consultant or night nurse, who sees clients in their own homes, there is a very good chance that you will interact with family pets. Because families are hiring you to help them eas...
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Episode 82
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81. Should You Bring Your Kids to the Dog Park
Moms are often very busy, so it's understandable that they might try to do family outings that meet the needs of their kids and dogs at the same time. But unfortunately, dog parks are not a safe place to bring children. So, if the question ever...
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Episode 81
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7:08
80. Should Your Bring Home the Hospital Baby Blanket for Your Dog To Sniff
The single most prevalent piece of dog and newborn advice that I see on social media is for people to bring home the hospital baby blanket for your dog to sniff before baby comes home. I wanted to bust this myth and to share how at the very bes...
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Episode 80
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79. Dog Safety with Toddlers Who Don't Stay in Bed at Night
If your toddler is a little Jack-in-the-box and gets out of bed several times a night, you are not alone. But if you have a dog, we need to consider how to prevent interactions between your toddler and pup in the middle of the night when you ar...
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Episode 79
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7:40
78. Should you let your dog lick your baby?
If you have ever wondered if your dog should be licking your baby in the face or what to do about it, this is the episode for you. I discuss what dog licks might mean, why it might not be such a good idea, and why bringing in a dog expert might...
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Episode 78
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9:47
77. 5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Dog for New Baby
Worrying about how your dog will respond to your new baby might keep you up at night. Lots of people who are pregnant, adopting or using a surrogate experience the same thing. Fortunately for you, there are specialists, like me, who can help yo...
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Episode 77
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16:34
76. Introducing the Parenting Kids and Dogs 101 Limited Series Podcast
What if my dog doesn’t like my baby? What if my dog accidentally hurts my kids? What if my kids accidentally hurt our dog? When should we add a puppy to our family? Am I a horrible person if I feel like it’s too hard to parent kids and dogs at ...
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Episode 76
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75. Normalizing Worries of Expecting Parents with Dogs
In this episode, I want to normalize the BIG worries that expecting parents with dogs often have about integrating their fur babies with their newborns. Having a growing family leads to HUGE feelings...for all family members, dogs included. It'...
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Episode 75
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18:07
74. RV Travel with Kids and Dogs
In today's episode I'm talking with Mary Peterson Cook about RV travel and RV life on the road with kids and dogs. As summer winds down, you might be hitting the road for one last adventure before school begins. RV travel is a fantastic option ...
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Episode 74
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73. The Biggest Mistake Dog Moms Make Before Adding a Baby to the Family
In today's episode I'm going out on a limb here to make a grand statement about THE Biggest mistake dog moms make before adding a baby to their family. Listen to the episode to find out what it is...The episode includes these topics:...
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Episode 73
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8:29
72. Who Uses a Dog and Child Specialist (instead of a general dog trainer)?
In episode 72 of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, I share brief stories of 4 recent clients so you can see examples of the types of people who choose to work with a dog and child specialist.Lots of dog trainers are generalists who have skill...
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Episode 72
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16:11
71. What is Family Dog Mediation and How Can It Help Parents with Dogs
In this episode of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, I'm discuss a wonderful shift that's taking place in the dog training and behavior industry. It's called Family Dog Mediation and I learned about it...
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Episode 71
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21:13
70. My Dog Snapped At My Toddler and I'm Scared
In today's episode of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, we hear a question from a concerned mom whose dog snapped at her toddler and knocked him down. She says, "I'm scared" and I don't know what to do. She is worried that she would be crushed to re...
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Episode 70
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12:23
69. Crate Training Tips for Families with Toddlers and Puppies
In this episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, we tackle the common dilemma of where to place your puppy's crate for optimal crate training. While many sources recommend placing the crate in the family room or the busiest area of the house, th...
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Episode 69
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14:20
68. Decoding Doodle Behavior: What to do When Your Pup Growls At Your Kids
In today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I am partnering with my friend Corinne of The Doodle Pro™. She shares a question with me from one of the members from The Doodle Pro's Honor Society abou...
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Episode 68
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67. What Baby Books Don't Teach You (When the Dog Was There First)
In today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I'm responding to a concern faced by one of my students. She signed up for my Parenting Toddlers and Dogs online class after her dog growled at her toddler. Most baby books don't prepare parent...
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Episode 67
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12:30
66. Bite Me - Toddler Edition. What Went Wrong?
In today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I'm responding to two listener questions. One is from a parent and the other is from a dog training professional. Both inquire about 3-year old children who were bitten by their family dogs in ...
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Episode 66
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29:04
65. Who Should Pick Your Next Family Dog?
I have a series of posts on my Pooch Parenting Facebook page that all discuss different "Unpopular Opinions" related to dogs and children. My most recent post in the series generated some re...
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Episode 65
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22:29
64. How to Make Halloween Less Scary for Your Dog
This week's podcast episode is an excerpt from a live conversation that I had with a panel of Licensed Family Dog Mediators and Family Dog Specialists. This lively discussion includes Justine, founder of The Family Dog, Jennifer, founder of Fam...
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Episode 64
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63. Lovable Lucy Book Series about Dogs for Early Readers
In today's interview, I speak with Norma Roth, co-author of the Lovable Lucy book series for early readers. She and her daughter wrote this series together about life with their beloved dog, Lucy. Together, they share stories about dogs that ar...
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Episode 63
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62. Is My Dog a Racist - a Listener Question
In today's interview, I read an email from a listener. She asked, "Is my dog racist?"Topics we cover include:what is racismcan a dog be racistfactors that contribute to dog behaviorcultural differen...
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Episode 62
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61. The Pros and Cons of Doodles as Family Dogs
In today's interview, I speak with Corinne Gearhart, The Doodle Pro™. We discuss Doodles - the "breed" people love to hate.Corinne is the host of the highly rated and popular The Doodle Pro™ Podcast that has most recently ranked #3 on th...
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Episode 61
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