Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Raising dogs in a home with kids and kids in a home with dogs can be harmonious when you have the right expectations for great outcomes. Now, I don’t have children, but my dogs are around many children as I have a lot of nieces and nephews. There can be a great deal of joy for kids and dogs and many life lessons if we set everyone up for success. Do you know someone who has children and a dog? Share this podcast episode with them, and together we can help families with kids and dogs and make life better for everybody.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How imagining living with an overly exuberant relative relates to your dog. • Why I believe having a dog in a house with children can be an awesome combination. • How adults can help create the best relationship possible between kids and dogs. • Why we all have the right to say we are uncomfortable. • What children learn from us in the way we treat our dogs. • How even the kindest people might inadvertently teach life lessons they don’t want their children to emulate. • Why family agreements can be massively beneficial for everyone, including dogs. • How giving your dog a nickname can set kids and dogs up for success. • About including children in your dog training plans without overwhelm. • The transitions to train for your dog that will create household harmony. • What education I believe is critical for all dogs living with children. • Why I’m telling my team to give you a massive discount to join Home School the Dog. • Productive and safe ways that kids and dogs can enjoy time together. • How we can be the best advocates for both kids and dogs. • What you can do with "Home School the Dog. I was listening."!   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 25: Why All Dogs Can Bite and How to Reduce the Risk with R.E.A.D.- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/25/ • Podcast Episode 19: One of My Biggest Pet Peeves in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/19/ • Blog Post: A GAME to Preserve Your Dog’s Recall Cue - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/06/game-to-preserve-your-dogs-recall-cue/ • Game: Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice (IYC) - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ • Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ • Susan's Team: wag@dogsthat.com • Podcast Episode 57: Why Balance Breaks Fast Track Your Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/57/ • Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/