Dog and Baby Workshops

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INSTRUCTOR IS A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER CPDT-KA

Jennifer discusses intro to baby and dog watch this!

Dogs&Storks™ offers, positive, practical and fun solutions for families preparing for baby.This class is for expectant parents, grandparents and babysitters.Private consults are also available.

Our program clears up myths, emphasizes realistic expectations and sets families and their dogs up for success before baby arrives!

The first national program that prepares families with dogs for life with baby!

What will you learn?

Why it’s important to prepare before baby arrives
How to identify your dog’s sensitivities
Activities to prepare for busy times with baby
Information about dog body language
Activities for first days home
Suggested fun games to include your dog
and so much more!

Your Dogs&Storks™ workshops and private consultations are provided by Penny Layne CPDT-KA and 100% customized for you and your family! In addition to your private consultation in your home, you will receive the Dogs&Storks™ DVD and handouts included in the consultation fee. We believe that being available as your baby grows and answering your questions is truly the most important aspect of what we offer.

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The Dog and Baby Connection™ is the perfect program for all dog loving families with a 3 month baby or toddler. Our dog and baby education program is created by a certified dog behavior consultant and mother of four. The Dog and Baby Connection™ offers positive and practical dog and baby friendly solutions to help increase safety and fun.

The goal of the Dog and Baby Connection™ is to set dogs up for success as the family grows.

What will you learn?

Guided Touch™ and Guided Teaching™ Techniques
Body language and how your dog responds to baby
Suggestions for your dog during your baby’s heightened stage of gross motor development
Management options that fit your home environment and routines
Identify your dog’s sensitivities
New and fun ways to include your dog in daily activities
So much more!
Ongoing support

Want to know more?

Have questions? Want to earn a free consult? Contact Us!
Attend a playgroup? We offer group education workshops. Split the cost and learn together? Contact us!
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Educational Opportunities Through Video

Here a dad and baby are having a fun time. The dog is engaged in play attack of the toy the baby is riding on. Look at the posture of the dog. What do you think might happen when this baby is running around?

It may seem cute to “chase” the dog with baby on a toy such as this but….this is no game. This dog is not enjoying this and it is escalating. Not a good association for dog and baby.

The pug is unsure of the new “crawler.” Notice the circling and “shaking off” (as if after a bath). You can see Sammy (the pug)check in with Jacob and then go back to a “safe” spot (the carpet) and then bark.

This would be a great time to give Sammy something else to do or to give a command to follow. It looks like this dog went to get a toy and distracted herself. This is a good choice and great response on the dog’s part!

Dogs should not be expected to “share” food or eat around small babies, toddlers or children. Leave a dog alone when they are eating is an oldie but goodie rule of thumb! Expecting your dog to enjoy the company of your baby while they eat is a disaster for all involved and setting everyone up to fail. This situation is teaching the dog/s that this baby is not to be trusted by their food and that their adults will allow this little one to take their food and crowd them during their meals.

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