Debby Lucken (Kids Around Dogs) on Kids & Dogs: Body Language, Boundaries, Dog Phobias & Safe Family Life

About this episode

This episode discusses the dynamics of kids and dogs living together, focusing on body language, boundaries, and safety.

Kids and dogs living together? In this episode of The Yappy Hour powered by Yappily , Nathan Dunleavy is joined by Debby Lucken , dog trainer, behaviourist, author, and founder of Kids Around Dogs (KAD) . We talk about dog body language and stress signals , consent and boundaries , active supervision , preventing problems before they start, and what to do if your child is afraid of dogs, or if your dog feels unsure around children. Whether you’re a dog parent/guardian , a parent , a teacher , or a pet professional , this conversation is packed with practical, welfare-led guidance for safer, calmer family life. What you’ll learn: ✅ Subtle signs your dog is uncomfortable (yawning, lip-licking, shaking off) ✅ Why active supervision matters with kids and dogs ✅ How to teach kids consent and respectful interaction ✅ Preventing common issues like toy snatching, jumping up, and rough play ✅ Support for fear of dogs (kids and adults) and rebuilding trust Find Kids Around Dogs KAD approved professionals on Yappily 👉 Find Debbie / Kids Around Dogs: Website: kidsarounddogs.co.uk Find Yappily / The Yappy Hour: Follow/subscribe for more dog behaviour, welfare, and real-life training…

People in this episode

Host: Nathan Dunleavy

Guest: Debby Lucken

Topics covered

• kids and dogs
• body language
• boundaries
• dog phobias
• family life
• active supervision

Keywords

• dog body language
• kids around dogs
• active supervision
• dog phobias
• family safety
• dog behavior
• child interaction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kids Around Dogs, Yappily, kidsarounddogs.co.uk

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