Dog Training for New Parents
Infants and Dogs: Dog Training for New Parents in Baltimore
Are you an expecting parent? Having a baby is a life-changing event for you, but don’t forget, it also is for your dogs! Dog training is usually one of the last things parents think about before a newborn baby arrives, but it must be considered. When the baby comes home, it will change the entire household and all the occupants in it, including the dog! Bmore Dog Training is here to help you prepare your dog and guide you on how to properly introduce your dog when you bring the baby home.
While some dogs may be wonderful with children, the major changes with having a dog and baby in the house can cause great confusion and anxiety, potentially leading to problematic behaviors. This one of the last things a parent has to worry about while taking care of a baby.
This training program is perfect for new parents of babies, infants and toddler children. Our number one goal is to provide a safe environment for babies and dogs.
Dogs and Newborn Babies: How Does the Program Work?
We are going to ease your family’s minds by offering the Cribs and Canines training program. Using reward-based methods, we will not only teach your dog how to behave properly for the new family member, but also show you how to effectively create a consistent structure that your dog can succeed in, both before and after the baby comes home. Below are a few key features that are included in the Cribs and Canines program:
- Building a basic foundation of obedience and recall for the dog, instilling good manners and eliminating any problematic behavior, such as inappropriate play, destructive behavior, poor response to commands, territorial aggression/guarding, and so on.
- Showing the dog how to behave for a new baby, such as heeling/walking well with a stroller, calm and gentle behavior around and toward the baby, self-control when the owner/parent holds the baby, help your dog get used to new baby sounds, etc.
- Creating a feasible protocol that the expecting parents can follow and teach their dogs in. Once the baby is born and comes home, the parents will be well-equipped to maintain that consistent mindset and atmosphere for the dog, so that everyone can thrive and build healthy relationships together while still giving their dog plenty of attention when the baby arrives.
Allow Your Dog Safe Spaces Away from the Baby
Bmore Dog Training always advocates for dogs and their safe spaces. We use tools like baby gates and crates to help your dog have time away from the baby and the chaos new parent life can bring.
Bmore Dog Training never recommends any dog owner allow their dog to be around a baby or child unsupervised. This is especially important as your baby starts to crawl and get more mobile.
Bring Your Baby Home with Peace of Mind
If you think this is something you and your family can benefit from, please give us a call at 410.844.6611 or send us an email. If you are a current parent experiencing poor behavior from your dog that is directed toward or around your child, we can still help!