Dog With Baby Programs

Helping dogs feel safe, calm, and confident as families grow

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Training and behavior support for dogs with babies and young children

Preparing your dog for a new baby is one of the most important steps you can take to support safety, reduce stress, and prevent behavior issues. Babies bring new sounds, smells, routines, and unpredictable movement — all of which can be overwhelming for dogs, especially those with anxiety, fear, or reactivity.

The Dog With Baby Prep Program helps dogs learn calm, appropriate behaviors around babies and young children using science-based, positive reinforcement training.

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Why Preparation Matters

Babies and young children move differently, sound different, and interact with dogs in ways that can feel overwhelming. Without preparation, even well-meaning dogs may struggle to cope.

This program focuses on:

  • Reducing stress and anxiety before the baby arrives

  • Teaching dogs what to do instead of reacting

  • Helping families recognize and respond to early stress signals

  • Creating predictable routines and safe spaces for everyone

Training isn’t about forcing tolerance — it’s about building confidence, choice, and emotional safety.

Is This Program Right for Your Dog?

This program is especially helpful for:

  • Dogs with fear, anxiety, or reactivity around children

  • Dogs who bark, growl, avoid, guard resources, or become overstimulated

  • Dogs with limited exposure to babies or toddlers

  • Families who want proactive dog and baby training

  • Rescue dogs or dogs with unknown histories

If your dog struggles around kids, that doesn’t mean they’re “bad” or unsafe… it means they need structured support and thoughtful preparation.

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What We Work On

Each Dog with Baby plan is customized, but may include:

  • Desensitization to baby sounds
    (crying, squealing, recordings) using gradual, positive exposure

  • Positive exposure to baby gear
    including strollers, carriers, swings, and bassinets

  • Calm behaviors around movement
    teaching place, settling, and disengagement skills

  • Dog safety zones
    creating spaces where dogs can rest without interaction

  • Understanding dog body language
    recognizing early stress signals before behavior escalates

  • Management strategies
    to keep babies and dogs safe while training is in progress

All training is force-free, evidence-based, and focused on emotional well-being.

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Program Structure

  • Virtual consultation
    Review your dog’s behavior, history, and home setup

  • Customized written training plan
    Tailored to your dog and family

  • Ongoing virtual sessions
    To adjust training and progress at your dog’s pace

  • Optional in-person sessions
    When appropriate, to support hands-on skill building

Support Your Dog Through This Transition

Preparing your dog for life with a baby doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With early training and behavior support, many dogs learn to feel calm and confident around babies and young children.

If you’re looking for dog and baby behavior training that prioritizes safety, emotional health, and realistic solutions, I’d love to help.

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Why Virtual Training Is Essential

Most dog behavior challenges around babies happen inside the home, during everyday routines like feeding, crying, or movement.

Virtual dog training allows us to:

  • Observe your dog in their real environment

  • Work with actual baby-related triggers

  • Coach you in real time

  • Customize strategies based on your home and routines

For behavior modification — especially anxiety, fear, or stress around children — virtual training is best practice and leads to more effective, lasting results.

Investment:

  • Total cost: $695 - includes one 60 min virtual consultation and six 30 minute working sessions (working sessions will be a combo of in person and virtual depending on location)

Refund policy: There are no refunds on all packages and services. Packages are non-transferrable.