Pet dogs are one of the best sources of unconditional love. But sometimes we forget that our four-legged friend is still an animal, and we all need to know how to keep our pet interactions safe and healthy -- especially when involving children. Do you know the signs of healthy vs. stressful interactions? A lot of people think they do, but in actuality they don't -- and that can lead to precarious situations for both you and the animal.

So whether you're looking to expand your family by adding a puppy to the mix and wondering how to prepare your home and your kids for this transition, or you just want your kids to know the proper way to handle themselves around dogs (especially when you're not in their presence), then this episode is for you! Nicole sits down with Janice Liscinsky, the owner of The Perfect Pup, LLC. She's a certified dog trainer who focuses on positive reinforcement -- which rewards all desired behavior. Janice is also a licensed family dog mediator, which is an individual with special training and education above and beyond just training or behavior consulting. Licensed family dog mediators are part of a movement to raise the bar of the public's understanding about pet dogs through integrated science and innovative, practical solutions. This conversation is super educational and if dogs could talk, they'd be thanking you for taking the time to understand them through this conversation.  

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SHOW NOTES:

Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Janice Liscinsky, CPDT-KA, ABCDT, LFDM-T

Website: https://www.theperfectpupllc.com/

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