The Family Pet Podcast
The Family Pet is a podcast for curious pet parents. We believe that the more you know about pet healthcare, the better pet parent you can be. Advancements in the veterinary industry have provided pet parents with more care options than ever before, but all these choices can leave pet parents with feelings of confusion and uncertainty when it comes to making decisions in the veterinary office. The Family Pet hosts and guests bring their years of veterinary experience and expertise to the microphone to share useful information which will help you have a better understanding of the veterinary care options available. We will empower you with the knowledge to make educated decisions regarding your pet’s healthcare needs, and help you be the human that your pet already thinks you are!
The Family Pet Podcast
Ep. 102 Human babies and dogs - Aileen Cronin from Baby Pack Leader
In this episode of the Family Pet Podcast, hosts Michael and Stephen Shirley and guest Aileen Cronin discuss how to prepare your home and your dog for the arrival of a new baby. Aileen , the owner of Baby Pack Leader, shares her expertise as a dog trainer and offers valuable tips for introducing dogs to babies. The conversation covers topics such as crate training, establishing boundaries, and teaching dogs the difference between their toys and the baby's toys. Aileen emphasizes the importance of starting early and being intentional about building a positive relationship between the dog and the baby.
Check out Aileen's website at: Baby Pack Leader
Takeaways
Start early and be intentional about preparing your home and your dog for the arrival of a new baby
Establish a crate training routine to give your dog a safe space and a break from the baby
Remove access to the baby's sleeping areas and teach the dog the difference between their toys and the baby's toys
Focus on parallel play and side-by-side interactions between the dog and the baby to build a positive relationship
Be patient and take your time in introducing the dog and the baby at each stage of the child's development
Keywords
family pet podcast, preparing home for baby, introducing dogs to babies, crate training, establishing boundaries, dog and baby relationship
