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While a dog and toddler create opportunity for plenty of photos, precautions must be taken to keep both safe. The Winnipeg Humane Society is offering a workshop to teach parents how their dog and child can live in harmony and avoid injury.

The Dogs & Toddlers program teaches parents how to help both canine and child adjust to rapid changes

in the household. Dogs adjust to a child that is becoming more interactive and mobile, while the toddler learns how to respect the pet’s boundaries.

“Dogs communicate with us all the time through body language. It is important that parents learn what their dog is trying to say, especially around young children,” Dogs & Toddlers instructor Dr. Renee Will says. “Any dog, even those that have behaved well to this point, can become confused when a baby turns into an interactive toddler. This may lead to fear, which could become a dangerous situation.”

The workshop, for humans only, teaches parents how to introduce their kids to the family dog and properly pet and treat them. Participants also gain insight into making their dog feel comfortable around their growing child and why it’s important to provide the dog with a safe spot away from the toddler.

Dr. Will, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, will lead the workshop at The WHS classroom on May 26 at 7 p.m.

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