Should you adopt a puppy after having a baby? Are dogs raised with children more kid-friendly? Are older dogs safe to adopt with kids? And how can parents teach their dogs to love children?

Guest: Marielee Weir

In this episode, Crystal is joined by her own mom, Marielee Weir, to talk about raising kids, raising dogs, and how to avoid unwelcome collisions between the two. They discuss common misconceptions about expanding a dog’s tolerance, the importance of training children as well as dogs, and they even swap memories about a kid-biting, tree-climbing dachshund named Bo.

References/Recommendations:

Analisys of Pediatric Facial Dog Bites – US National Library of Medicine

The Family Dog – Stop the 77

Living with Kids and Dogs Without Losing Your Mind – Colleen Pelar