Show favorite Jen Shryock is back! A licensed Family Dog Mediator the and found of Family Paws, LLC., Jen has built her career on helping kids and dogs thrive in each other’s company. She returned to Your Family Dog today to talk more about child-dog safety, different types of supervision, and all the ways we dumb humans misinterpret what our dogs are telling us. Don’t miss it!
Jennifer Shryock, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Licensed Family Dog Mediator, is the owner and founder of Family Paws® LLC. She has a certification from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and a duo degree in special education and Elementary Education with more than 30 years of experience. She’s served on multiple boards, including the International Childbirth Education Association, and was Vice President of Doggone Safe, a non-profit dedicated to dog bite prevention and victim support. (2001-2016)
A recognized expert on dog and baby/toddler interactions and safety, Jen has mentored hundreds of dog professionals, written and spoken extensively about these topics.
While working with the rescue organization she adopted her dog from, Jen found herself supporting families with babies or young children overwhelmed by the challenges of their situations. This need for support and education led her to build resources for new and expecting families through Family Paws®. This specialized service led to creating the highly endorsed international program Dogs & Storks® for expecting and adopting families, followed by Dogs & Toddlers™. This ultimately led to the creation of Family Paws® Parent Education, now offering programs and services worldwide.
Jennifer lives in Cary, North Carolina, with her husband, children, 2 dogs, 5 cats and an adorable guinea pig.
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Podcasts:
YFD 19: Jen Shryock on Preparing Your Dog for Life with a Baby
YFD 78: The Problems of Puppyhood with Jen Shryock
YFD 82: Teens and Dogs with Jen Shryock
YFD 85: What Does Supervision of Kids and Dogs Really Mean?
YFD 160: Holiday Help with Jen Shryock
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