Dear Busy Mom,

If you are like many moms, you love your kids and you love your dog, but sometimes coping with all of their antics makes you crazy.

Living with Kids and Dogs . . . Without Losing Your Mind can help you successfully juggle everyone’s needs without disrupting your daily schedule.

It is the only kids-and-dogs book that addresses everything you need to know about children’s relationships with dogs from birth through the teenage years.

Not only that, but it’s also the only one to win the Humane Society of the United States Compassionate Care Award.

You have enough to deal with without worrying about . . .

•    How to introduce your dog to your new baby •    Teaching your toddler how to gently pet a dog—without pulling      on the dog’s ears or tail •    Finding ways for your preschooler to give a dog treats without      any nipped fingers •    Orchestrating successful introductions between your dog and      your children’s playmates •    Creating rainy day activities for bored children and an      under-exercised pup

TESTIMONIAL
"Our family testers found Living with Kids and Dogs...Without Losing Your Mind to be an excellent resource that addresses kid-and-dog concerns through each stage of childhood.  It's filled with important information about dogs that every parent should know.
              - Jodi Lynn, CEO/founder of the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Awards

Living with Kids and Dogs . . . Without Losing Your Mind is packed with great information that will help you keep the peace in your household. In addition to the basics, the book is full of very detailed information like . . .

The most important trait to look for in a family dog The three keys to success in kid-and-dog relationships at every age Five ways to calm down a hyper dog The “Good Dog Myth” and how it hurts all dogs Six stress signals that should make you sit up and take notice Fun activities that include the dog in your childcare routines Four things to train before your baby arrives An easy strategy that teaches dogs to say hello to children with gentle kisses The scariest holiday—from a dog’s point of view The three steps for meeting a new dog Bus-stop strategies for preventing jumping Special considerations when getting a dog for a teen Eight books that you can share with your children to help them with the grieving process after your dog dies The one word that you should not use if you give your dog away And a special “Words for the Weary” section at the close of each chapter, which gives you all the highlights on those days when you can’t find even a moment to yourself

You’re probably wondering about my credentials, so let me give you a quick run-down. In addition to being a mom, just like you, I’ve

• Been a professional dog trainer since 1991, specializing in helping family dogs be welcome members of the community
• Spoken on the subject of dog bite prevention, assessing canine sociability, and kid-and-dog interactions at national conferences, including the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and the North American Greyhound Adoption Conference
• Evaluated dangerous dogs for animal control
• Earned the Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) designations
  

Living with Kids and Dogs . . . Without Losing Your Mind is the result of my own frustration in trying to find good information about helping my sons and dogs get along well.


TESTIMONIAL
"Colleen Pelar has lived it all and she tells it like it is with humor, compassion, and practicality.  This book is highly recommended."
              - Joan Orr, PHD, founder of DoggoneSafe.com

I spent years gathering information so that parents wouldn’t feel pulled in opposite directions or blamed when they find it tough to supervise every second of the kids’ and dogs’ interactions.


Having your child bitten by a dog is one of the scariest situations a parent can face. And it’s even worse if your dog was the one to bite your child.

Yet unfortunately this is the most common scenario. The vast majority of dog bites come from a dog that the child knows well—either his own dog or a dog belonging to a friend or family member.

Most bite-prevention information concentrates on kids interacting with unfamiliar dogs. This is incredibly short-sighted. Living with Kids and Dogs  . . . Without Losing Your Mind will teach you

The vital difference between tolerance and enjoyment—and what might happen when tolerance ends How the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion relate to human behavior from a dog’s point of view One common dog-behavior problem that is very hard to resolve in a household with kids The criteria that a child should meet before you let her walk the dog alone How the first four and a half months of a dog’s life affect his adult behavior The unbelievable speed with which a dog can bite—and the falsehood of statements like “He would have bitten me, but I pulled away fast enough.” The reason that focusing on aggression is like looking at a red light while sailing through an intersection and how to recognize “yellow-light” behaviors

TESTIMONIAL
"With empathy and wit, Colleen Pelar offers parents support, advice, and lots of encouragement.  After reading her book, you'll feel as if you made a new friend, one who can help you with all of your kid-and-dog questions."
   - Armin Brott, Autor of Fathering the School-Age Child; A Dad's Guide to the Wonder Years, 3-9
    
 Kids and dogs can be wonderful friends or dangerous companions. Your knowledge makes all the difference. Living with Kids and Dogs . . . Without Losing Your Mind gives you everything you need to know to LOVE living with kids and dogs.


Buy Living with Kids and Dogs . . . Without Losing Your Mind now for only $16.95!

The book is an incredible bargain. For less than the cost of your family’s dinner at McDonald’s, you will learn the keys to happy, healthy kid-and-dog relationships that will bring you incredible peace of mind. We moms have enough to worry about. This book can cross one thing off your worry list.

TESTIMONIAL
"Colleen knows parents are busy.  Living with Kids and Dogs cuts to the chase, offering simple, effective solutions to the household chaos that often comes with caring for pets. Her strategies allow families to actually enjoy their pets, making for a lifelong loving relationship that is crucial to raising happy kids.
         - Anne Leedom, Editor in Chief and Founder of Parentingbookmark.com



If you do not feel that this book gives you lots of new information that makes supervising your kids and dogs easier, send it back. We will give you a full refund, no questions asked.  But we’re not worried—we know you’ll love it.

Best,

Colleen Pelar, CPDT, CDBC
www.livingwithkidsanddogs.com

PS: Living with Kids and Dogs is a perfect baby shower gift. Moms-to-be love it!

P.P.S. Buy three or more copies and save 20%!