Tender Paws By Wendy Lyons Sunshine Offers A Holistic, Therapeutic Approach To Parenting Dogs

Wendy Lyons Sunshine’s new book, Tender Paws: How Science-Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship With Dogs, offers a revolutionary approach to dog training, drawing inspiration from child development practices. After struggling with her own challenging rescue puppy, Sunshine discovered that parenting strategies could be effectively applied to canine care.

Tender Paws provides a flexible and customizable alternative to traditional group training classes, offering practical insights and evidence-based techniques. By understanding the parallels between human and canine behavior, readers can develop deeper bonds with their dogs and address behavioral issues with compassion and understanding.

The book delves into topics such as attachment theory, trauma, and sensory processing, providing actionable strategies for creating a positive and nurturing environment for dogs of all ages and temperaments.

Wendy Lyons Sunshine

Try to work one on one, pace it, and make it part of everyday life. Puppies are like kids. Kids are learning all the time as they’re growing up. Parents rarely sit them down and say, ‘OK, now you’re going to learn to be a little human.’

-Wendy Lyons Sunshine

Wendy Lyons Sunshine is a multi-talented author and advocate for animal welfare. Her expertise in child development extends to canines, as seen in her co-authored bestseller, The Connected Child, and her work helping families navigate adoption and challenges with children.

Beyond her books, she shares her passion for the human-animal bond through articles for PsychologyToday.com and contributions to major publications like The New York Times. With experience in dog training and a passion for animal rescue, Sunshine lives with her rescued dog, embracing both nature and nurturing connections.

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