Michelle Stern cares about supporting parents, supporting kids, and helping dogs feel safe emotionally and physically; these three passions position her perfectly to work with families who are integrating their dogs into homes with children. This episode will support any listener who is, or plans to, integrate their dogs and children together in a way that is healthy and balanced. In this conversation they also cover: The behavior changes that can occur as a dog adjusts to a home What a “yes space” is and why it is impactful How blue painter’s tape can support your child’s boundaries Ways to encourage calm and sleep for your dog Meeting the needs of your children AND your dog Finding age-appropriate ways for your child and dog to interact The gift of growling Michelle Stern is a certified professional dog trainer, dog behavior consultant, certified family dog mediator, mom, and former classroom teacher. Her podcast is the Pooch Parenting Podcast, and you can learn more at PoochParenting.net. You can find the ABCs of Growling here. — For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by Alex Ammons of For the Love Media. Our webmaster is Nadia Magallon of Rewarding Dog Training. — Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdr7/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdr7/support