How to Speak Dog for children/Baby

Resources for Parents including a presentation


Are you looking for some basic knowledge and tips around babies, children and your dog.  

Be prepared and proactive to help relationships grow and stay safe.

Children and Dog Presentation for Parents to watch with their Children.

Parent Section with Resources.

Anticipating Relationships.

Puppy Biting Video with tip sheet.

Handouts Dog and Baby.

Bonding Techniques

It is important for children and dogs to learn how to be safe around each other.
You always want to be mindful so you can prevent any potential accidents or injuries.
 
Some helpful tips for us to keep in mind are as follows:

1.  Teach children to approach dogs in a calm and gentle manner. Even better is to teach children to wait for the dog to approach them for interactions.

2.  Do not teach children to focus on dogs in public.  Teach children to respect dog parents and their dogs space.  We do not want children to learn to magnitize to dogs in public.

3.  Teach children to respect a dog's personal space and boundaries. This means not getting too close to the dog's face, not pulling on the dog's ears or tail, and not bothering the dog while it's eating or sleeping.  

4.  Supervise all interactions between children and dogs. Even the most well-behaved dog can become agitated or frightened in certain situations.  

5.  Teach children to recognize the signs of a dog that may be feeling anxious, scared, or aggressive. This course has a webinar presentation to teach you and your child dog language.

6.  Teach children to never approach a dog that is unfamiliar to them, especially if the dog is off-leash or appears to be stray.  

7.  Train your dog using positive reinforcement methods, so that it understands basic cues positive communication signals. and learns to follow them consistently.  When children watch how you interact with your dog at home they are learning how to be around dogs.  

8.  Practice good safety habits, children and dogs can develop a safe and positive relationship.

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Sylvia Koczerzuk

Meet Sylvia Koczerzuk

Sylvia is a Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT 2000- 2025)  and Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (IAABC), a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer and Predation Substitute Training - Certified Instructor,    who helps dogs and their guardians create calmer, more connected lives with ethical and  humane, science-based training.  I support methods that creates associations that supports your dogs confidence, emotional well ness and well being.  I use methods that provide positive feedback and support dogs in making great choices.  We help you teach your dog in a calm and positive setting and situations.  I want you to build and augment your relationship and mutual understanding of your dog. I support you and your dog during your journey of behaviour change.    As your professional I am committed to continuing education.  

Long before there were as many formal schools, certificates, and degree pathways available in dog behaviour, Sylvia was already committed to learning. Her early education came from learning from veterinary behaviourists, applied animal behaviourists, and other respected professionals whose work helped shape her understanding of dogs, behaviour, and humane training.

She attended the prestigious SF SPCA Dog Training Academy ( now knowns the Dog Training Academy) ,  studied at Behaviour Works with Dr. Susan Friedman in Living and Learning with Animals. Sylvia is also a Fear Free Certified Professional and has completed further education and certifications in scentwork enrichment, canine reactivity, separation anxiety, Dynamic Dog (gait and posture assessment), canine arthritis, and pain-informed learning. Most recently, she is completing her clinical canine behaviour degree (an internationally OFQUAL-qualified CBC).

Sylvia has been helping animals and their people since 1989. Over the years, she has worked in veterinary hospitals, shelters, rescues, a farm sanctuary, and private practice. Her work has included dog walking, grooming, group classes, private training, virtual coaching, and behaviour consulting. She also travelled south to assist Hurricane Katrina animal survivors.

What Sylvia loves most is helping people better understand their dogs and showing them how small, thoughtful changes can lead to meaningful progress. She knows that behaviour is not just about training. It is shaped by health, environment, learning history, emotions, and the unique dog in front of you.

That is why Sylvia takes a whole-dog, whole-picture approach. She combines assessment, understanding dog emotions, behaviour knowledge, and practical coaching to help guardians move forward in a way that feels clear, positive, and achievable.

If you are ready to better understand your dog, build confidence together, and create real-life results, Sylvia would love to help.

Visit the blog to learn more about Sylvia and the difference between a Dog Trainer and a Behaviour Consultant.

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