When Puppy Meets Baby

Toddlers and dogs. There are few things more adorable, especially when they're snuggled up together or romping around the yard. There is a plethora of information out there about how to keep toddlers safe around dogs, and vice versa, but I haven't found much information that was written by a dog training professional who actually has a toddler and a dog.

As a professional dog trainer and the mother of an almost-2-year-old (and another baby due soon!) and two dogs, my goal here is to provide safety strategies for toddlers and dogs that are realistic, maximize safety for your family, and also preserve what's left of your sanity.