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Family Paws, LLC
Cary, North Carolina
About Family Paws, LLC
Dog and baby safety experts. 20 years of specializing in dog and baby and dog and toddler dynamics and safety. Preparing with your family dog for life with children begins the day you meet your dog! Jennifer Shryock, founded Family Paws, LLC in 2002 and now mentors dog professionals all over the world in this very important niche of dog and baby safety. Family Paws offers professional consultations, educational seminars and mentoring dedicated to increasing safety and decreasing stress for families with dogs. Safety and harmony is what we all want in our lives with our dog companions. If you have questions or concerns please don't wait. We are here to listen and offer expert support, resources and guidance when you need it most.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
How training happens
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Animal Behavior Consulting
- Animal Training
- Anxiety Dogs
- Baby prep with dog
- Behavior Analysis
- Cat Behavior Consultant
- Coaching Sessions
- Dog Behavior Consultant
- Dog Behaviour Consultant
- Dog Trainer Helping
- Dog Training For Pets
- Dog Training Training
- Dog and baby preparation
- Dog and toddler safety consultant
- Dog bite victim support
- Educational Programs
- Family Dog Mediation
- Family Dog Training
- In-Home Visits
- Kids Dog Training
- Life Training
- Pet Parent
- Private Consultation
- Pup Training
- Preparing dogs for toddlers
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Business-stated qualifications
Qualifications stated by the business, not independently verified.
- Training team
- CDBC
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
How do I introduce my dog to baby?
Gradually, Family Paws encourages a homecoming that is gradual instead of a physical introduction. Family Paws encourages dogs and newborns are separated using gates, play yards, crates etc. Dogs do NOT need to be physically close to become familiar with newborns. Relationships take time and there is no need for physical contact of a newborn and dog. http://www.FamilyPaws.com https://youtu.be/zD77kWRooH0?si=v9ZMld1Mrobd22qt
Community answer · Family Paws, LLC · 2025-09-21
Should we bring home the blanket for our dog to sniff?
Here is a video to offer some food for thought. Dog and baby need time and space to allow a familiarity bond to grow gradually and with safety being the priority. We believe scent is an important factor but it is over time combined with other positive exercises vs a one time blanket exposure. https://youtu.be/4DVGoDBZYyM?si=nWrRcWO8uSLNVtPy
Community answer · Family Paws, LLC · 2025-09-21
Is it safe to have a dog around a baby?
It is advised that while having a dog around a baby that you use a barrier of some type like a play yard, open or gate to prevent your dog from initially getting too close and personal. Keep in mind that dogs are inquisitive and like to sniff and lick. WE DO NOT SUGGEST ALLOWING YOUR DOG IS THAT CLOSE TO A NEWBORN. Newborns are NEW to all of you and a dog is best observing from behind a gate, or on leash while with another adult with plenty of space in between. 877-247-3407 is the dog and baby support line if you have questions or concerns anytime. FamilyPaws.com Dog and baby safety experts since 2002.
Community answer · Family Paws, LLC · 2025-09-21
How do we prepare our dog for a new baby?
Great question! The key to this is to begin as soon as you find out you are expecting so that you can take your time and make gradual changes. I highly recommend taking a Dogs and Storks class through Familypaws.com as this webinar goes into detail about preparation and what is most important.
Community answer · Family Paws, LLC · 2025-09-21
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Customer reviews
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22 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Toddler 6
- Emotional support 5
- Dog and baby safety 4
- Behavior issues 2
- Certification program 2
- Dog body language 2
All 10 topics
- Family dog training 2
- Helpful staff 2
- Support for dogs 2
- Support for new moms 2
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