Baby and Dog: Practical and Ongoing Education & Support Available Online and on CD

(PRWEB) May 27, 2005

Families everywhere have benefited from the highly endorsed educational program Dogs & Storks™ (featured in May Dog Fancy Magazine). Dogs & Storks™ provides expecting families with practical and educational support during pregnancy to increase safety and decrease concerns once baby arrives. Now Dogs & Storks™ is available online and on CD.

This 90-slide presentation is packed with photos, information about dog behavior and body language, fun assignments and ongoing support for families once baby arrives. Preview the program now at http://www.familypaws.com/slides/.

Jennifer Shryock is a certified dog behavior consultant who has been hands on with dogs since a very young age. She has a B.A. in Special Education and is the Mother of three children. The Shryock family has fostered over 60 dogs and many cats over the years to provide new and challenging hands on learning opportunities. It was through fostering and becoming active in dog rescue that Jennifer saw the need for education about safety between dogs and kids.

All too often dogs are abandoned or re-homed due to a lack of education and fear once a baby arrives. Many families have unsafe expectations about dogs and their role with children. This is what drove Jennifer to create Dogs & Storks™

Common questions families have:

“How should we introduce them?”

“What does it mean when my dog barks at the crib while my baby is crying?”

“Will he be jealous and take it out on the baby?”

“What if he won’t accept the baby?”

Common comments we hear that are alarming:

“He just knows the baby is ours and he protects him.”

“He is the first one to run when the baby cries…it is so cute.”

“It is so cute when he licks the baby all over. He just loves the baby.”

“We were told to put the baby on the floor and let the dogs sniff him.”

This last one is the most alarming, and yes, we still hear parents say a professional told them to put the baby on the floor and allow the dog to sniff them when they first arrive home. This is absolutely dangerous and why this program is needed.

Jennifer Shryock is dedicated to providing accurate and practical ongoing education for professionals and families regarding safety and fun between children and the family dog. She offers a variety of programs and presentations all communities can benefit from.

Education is the way to be proactive in prevention. Knowledge and awareness is empowering.

Jennifer is available as a resource to families, professionals and the media. To find out more visit http://www.familypaws.com.

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