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Welcome if you have found yourself here on this page, chances are that you are expecting a baby to be joining your family soon. Whether you are a parent-to-be, grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister I am so glad you found me!
Often, I am contacted by families after the baby begins crawling or walking. Sometimes those calls include a concern about how the dog is adjusting to the new baby, or that since the baby began hitting milestones like crawling, cruising, their dog has become anxious or growly. This program helps to answer the most asked questions and provides insight on dog behavior. We know how much you love your dog and helping them make the transition to a new family member arriving should be easy and safe for everyone involved.
Often, I am contacted by families after the baby begins crawling or walking. Sometimes those calls include a concern about how the dog is adjusting to the new baby, or that since the baby began hitting milestones like crawling, cruising, their dog has become anxious or growly. This program helps to answer the most asked questions and provides insight on dog behavior. We know how much you love your dog and helping them make the transition to a new family member arriving should be easy and safe for everyone involved.
If you are preparing for a new baby the ideal time to begin preparing your dog for their arrival is in the first trimester, then continuing that work during the second trimester, leaving you to rest, relax and review in the third trimester. But it is never too late to try preparing your fury companion for a new baby and The Family Paws Dogs & Storks® is a trusted resouce for expected families. program that has been supporting new and expecting families for 20 years. We offer a group online program as well as private consultations and sessions.
Group Online Course $48
Group Online Course + Private In-Person Consultation* $125 (discounted package)
Expectant Parent Package - Eight 1-hour sessions $600* (curriculum complimented by the Dogs and Babies Program)
Anticipated Curriculum:
Group Online Course $48
Group Online Course + Private In-Person Consultation* $125 (discounted package)
Expectant Parent Package - Eight 1-hour sessions $600* (curriculum complimented by the Dogs and Babies Program)
Anticipated Curriculum:
- Consultation
- Learn how to avoid situations that can lead to stress and conflict for your dog.
- Training plan to set your dog up for success and change existing dynamics.
- Prepare for baby’s “homecoming”.
- Learn about Dog Body Language and recognize stress indicators and how stress can be triggered for your dog.
- Learn how to keep your baby safe through their various stages of development.
- Learn how to implement management strategies for an evolving environment.
- Learn how an Enrichment Plan for your dog can help meet their needs after baby arrives.
- *(In-person includes a virtual consultation option when outside of my service area).
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