‪@YFDPodcast‬ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@YFDPodcast 246: Reading Dog Body Language to Reduce Conflict Peggy Rew is our guest on this episode. Peggy Rew is a professional pet nanny, published wordsmith, copy editor, and pet care educator. A pet rescuer since the ‘70’s, Rew has touched the lives of more than 4,000 animals: dogs, cats, horses, goats, reptiles, llamas, fish, bunnies, and birds, etc. Her penned creations include poetry, short stories and hundreds of published articles.   You may reach Peggy at: rewcrew5@gmail.com or at 775-830-0982 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m.peggy.a.rew   Time Stamps -  0:00 Introduction 1:00 Introducing Peggy 1:40 Dog Safety Activity Books 2:15 Activity Books 3:15 Consent & Agency - Why they matter 4:10 Eating 5:15 Resource Guarding 7:30 Dogs deserve respect too 9:00 The Nose Knows 12:00 Bites are very rare 13:00 Strategies to keep little fingers away from dog mouths 18:30 Dogs are family 20:20 Who is your dog? 22:30 Fireworks 24:00 Preparing our dogs 27:00 Lobby for Silent Fireworks 28:08 Would you miss the “booms”? 32:00 More on Dog Safety Activity Books 40:00 Does “Dog Bite Prevention” turn people off? 42:00 Kiss to Dismiss - The Kindest of Corrections 44:00 A time out can be a real gift! 45:00 Bite Prevention doesn’t really land well   Stay in the Loop with the Your Family Dog Podcast Mailing Address: Tina M. Spring, 115 Pointers Ridge Drive, Athens, GA 30606-1490   YFDPod Merch TBA    The Your Family Dog Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YFDPodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-family-dog-podcast/id1163178672 Spotify Podcasts:   Your Family Dog Podcast ON SOCIAL  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yourfamilydogpodcast/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/YourFamilyDogPodcast/   The Your Family Dog Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content provided on this podcast does not constitute professional veterinary, behavioral, or training advice. Always consult with a licensed veterinarian, a positive reinforcement-based professional dog trainer, or a qualified pet professional before making any decisions regarding your pet’s health, behavior, or training. While we strive to share accurate and helpful information, every dog is unique, and what works for one may not work for another. The hosts and guests of The Your Family Dog Podcast disclaim all liability for any actions taken based on the content of this podcast. Listener discretion is advised when implementing any suggestions discussed. This podcast may feature guests with their own views, which do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the podcast hosts. ©2016-2025 Your Family Dog Podcast LLC