How to read a dog's body language: guide for children + free interactive flashcards

I was born into a family of 7 dogs (sometimes it was 21 dogs when we had puppies). Everything that I know today as a young adult, I have experienced throughout my childhood up until now. I started training & handling client dogs 12 years ago.

In that time, I've raised puppies, supported families, and seen how easily misunderstandings happen between kids and dogs. Usually simply because the child didn't recognize what the dog was trying to say.

This is a guide I initially made for my sister's 3 children. I've seen many preventable accidents, that eventually leave a lifelong fear of dogs. Not because anyone meant harm, but because children weren't taught how to read dog body language.

I created this book to give parents a gentle, visual way to teach kids how dogs feel, so interactions can be safer, calmer, and more joyful for everyone.

This guide has been created over the course of a year, refining every emotion page, every sentence, and every teaching step.

Along the way, I've had support and feedback from dog trainers, experienced owners, and parents who helped make the content clear, accurate, and child-friendly.

I want parents to NOT feel fear and worry.

I want children to feel safe.

And I want dogs to feel understood, because understanding prevents fear, stress, and accidents more effectively than anything else.