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Parent Webinars

Family Paws™ Parent Education Classes are led by dog professionals who have chosen to specialize in dog and child safety through our licensed Parent Educational Programs, Dogs & Storks™ and The Dog and Baby Connection™. These programs are dedicated to supporting individual families and professionals alike, in support of new parents with dogs. If you have immediate concerns, we encourage you to find local help by visiting our Dogs & Storks™ Presenter Locator for a trainer through our Family Paws network.

Single Class Webinars

Click on the links below for information and registration!

Stay tuned for new live webinars! Can’t wait to learn together!

LIVE EVENT: Munchkins Mutts & Madness! Taming the chaos and creating peace!
Join us to learn tips and tricks for taming the chaos that can exist when you combine toddlers and dogs. We will discuss games, common challenges, expectations and answer your questions! This fun and informative webinar is perfect for parents, grandparents and anyone supporting families with kids and dogs!

Class length 45 minutes
Dates: Thursday May 30 at 10 am ET Register HERE!
Thursday May 30 at 9pm ET Register HERE

Pregnancy, Pups and Preparation: $19.95

Dogs and Storks Preparing your family and your dog for life with baby is an exciting but sometimes overwhelming endeavor. This short but informative webinar will highlight several of the most important things you can begin to do right away as you prepare for your new baby! You will not want to miss these great tips and suggestions from Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Mother of four! Learn from someone who knows! Watch Now!

FREE! Welcome Home! Introducing New Baby and Dog Class

New parents often have anxiety about the initial introduction of their new baby and family dog. This is the perfect option for immediate help from your home when you need it. Take it before or just after baby arrives. Videos, handouts and live support are all included in this hour long webinar. Led by Jennifer Shryock, leading dog and baby expert, this class is packed with information to ease your mind and increase safety and enjoyment so that you can focus on the most important things … mom’s recovery, nursing, and bonding with your newborn. This class will be offered the 2nd Thursday of every month.

Topics:

Suggestions for coming home
Tips for first days home success
What might indicate a need for support
Emotions and comfort level for all
Inclusion & supervision…finding the balance

Coming soon! Postpartum and Family Dogs … Impulsive Re-homing Phase (IRP) Class

Overwhelmed new parents each year make a heart wrenching decision they often regret. Usually this peaks when baby is 2 – 6 months of age. This is Impulsive Rehoming Phase (IRP) or “Better Off” Phase. Mom may feel the dog would be “Better Off” with another family as she is too tired or unable to meet the needs. Other family members may feel mom would be “Better Off” with one less thing to take care of. These are the situations heard time and time again. There are many factors at play here and our goal is to offer ongoing support and solutions to help professionals and families work through this challenging time. I have found with simple steps and support, families can successfully work through this period with their companions remaining in their home.

Topics:

Signs of IRP
Triggers of IRP
Action steps for IRP
Support for IRP
When it Is not IRP and rehoming might be the best option

Doggone Safe also offers parents great resources! Click Here!

DVD
View an excerpt! Of our Dogs & Storks DVD

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