In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Wendy Sunshine about her innovative approach to raising and understanding dogs through the lens of parenting.

Wendy shares her personal journey that began with a challenging rescue puppy and led to her writing the book 'Tender Paws.'

We delve into how her insights from child development and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be applied to dog training and care. Wendy articulates her 'HEARTS' framework, which includes healing the body, enriching the brain, and supporting dogs as individuals, offering listeners practical tips and emotional support for creating a harmonious relationship with their pets. Join us for a heartfelt conversation that promises to reshape how we interact with our furry friends.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:21 Wendy's Journey with Her Rescue Puppy

02:55 Applying Parenting Techniques to Dog Training

07:43 Insights and Surprising Discoveries

17:03 Framework for Dog Training: HEARTS

22:14 Conclusion and Where to Find the Book

To find out more and get in touch with Wendy:

Website: https://wendylsunshine.com

Bio: Award-winning journalist Wendy Lyons Sunshine is author of the book TENDER PAWS: How science-based parenting can transform our relationship with dogs. TENDER PAWS was inspired by Wendy’s struggle to raise a special needs rescue puppy and her work helping child development experts write THE CONNECTED CHILD: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family, an award-winning classic that has been translated into multiple languages, and RAISING THE CHALLENGING CHILD, a 5-star parenting resource.

Social media links:
https://www.facebook.com/wendy.sunshine.3/
https://www.instagram.com/wendylsunshine/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendylyonssunshine/

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