Preparing Your Dog for a Baby

Big life changes can be stressful for you and your dog, but you can make it a more seamless process through intentional training and preparation. Readying your dog for a baby is not just about bringing home a baby blanket with their smell and hoping for the best.

This guide will help you be proactive and teach you how to train your dog before the baby arrives, including:

• the importance of place work

• introductory leash skills

• how to expose your dog to strollers, sounds, & baby toys

• implementing boundaries & routines in the home that can keep everyone safe

• introducing the dog and your baby

• best practices for transitioning into toddlerhood