Study highlights the importance of teaching children safe skills around dogs

A recent study published in the  Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research found that the bite risk to small children around their family dog is often underestimated. In addition, researchers from the Institute of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare at Vetmeduni Vienna found that supervision alone is not enough to keep small children […]

YouTube Channel for Dog Safety

We’re very excited to announce the launch of our new Good Dog in a Box YouTube channel. Our channel will feature videos on dog bite prevention, dog safety, live interviews with professional dog trainers, tips and tricks for dog enjoyment, fun behind the scenes videos of our crew (and all the stuff we get into), […]

Light bulb moments with Colleen Pelar at Family Paws Conference

The Family Paws Parent Education Conference took place in Raleigh, North Carolina from July 30-August 1st. The conference brought together dog trainers and parent educators from across North America that specialize in working with expectant parents, and parents with young children and dogs. Family Paws Parent Education was founded by Jennifer Shryock, B.A. CDBC. The goal […]

Good Dog Co-Founder Guest on NPR’s Dog Talk Radio

Don’t miss Good Dog’s co-founder, Jenn Merritt, CPDT-KA, BS, talk to The Radio Pet Lady, Tracie Hotchner, on NPR’s Dog Talk Radio. Jenn and Tracie discuss dog bite prevention with children and tips to keep your dog and kids safe. They talk about Good Dog’s SAFE program and how we’re trying to get the word […]

Keeping Kids & Dogs SAFE While Playing Pokémon Go

The popularity of the new Pokémon Go has literally taken the world by storm. Within two weeks the game has more daily users than Twitter or Netflix. Kids and adults alike have gotten up off the couch and are exploring their neighborhoods and towns with this treasure hunt like app. They’re getting exercise without even realizing […]