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Baby & Dog Harmony

Support for Growing Families: Helping Dogs Adjust to Life with Baby

Real, practical, non-judgemental guidance for expecting and new parents who want their dog to thrive when baby arrives. Expert behaviour support from a dog behaviourist and real-life dog mum.

Why This Matters

You love your dog AND you love your baby. You shouldn't have to choose.

Transitional times can create behaviour changes in dogs, and the emotional load on parents is real. I provide hands-on, empathetic support so your home stays safe and calm.

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What I Help With

Your dog's first encounter with your baby

Home environment and routine setup

Helping you manage guilt, stress & overwhelm

Packages

Training

Baby-Ready Dog Prep

Daycare

Perfect for parents-to-be who want foundations in place before baby arrives.

  • Home setup guidance

  • Desensitisation to prams & equipment

  • Step-by-step first-week plan

New Baby Adjustment Package

Support for behaviour changes and emotional load during the first 12 months.

  • Troubleshooting barking, clinginess, anxiety

  • Routine integration

  • 1:1 sessions & personalised plan

From $

Reactive Dog + Baby Support

Pet Spa

Behavior Training

Treat your dog to a day of pampering at our pet spa or enroll in our behavior training classes to address any issues. Let us help you and your dog live harmoniously.

What I Help With

Expert guidance for parents-to-be and new parents with a dog welcoming a baby. From dog and home preparation to post-arrival problem-solving.

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Baby-Ready Dog Prep
(Expecting Families)

Perfect for parents-to-be who want their dog calm, confident, and prepared before baby arrives.

Includes:

  • Home setup guidance (gates, zones, safe spaces, feeding areas)

  • Preparing your dog for prams, crying, new equipment & new routines

  • Behaviour foundations (settling, calmness, recall, loose leash, independence skills)

  • Creating baby-safe interactions from day one

  • Step-by-step “first week home” plan

  • Personalised written plan & follow-up support

Best for:
Pregnant dog mums/dads who want to prevent problems early.

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The New Baby Adjustment Package
(0–12 Months Postpartum)

For new parents struggling with changes in behaviour, guilt, or routine after the baby arrives.

Includes:

  • Behaviour troubleshooting (barking, jumping, anxiety, clinginess, reactivity around the home)

  • Helping your dog adjust to reduced attention

  • Supporting YOU—emotional load, guilt, overwhelm

  • Integrating baby into the dog’s daily routine safely

  • Building confidence: your dog, your baby, and you

  • 1:1 sessions + personalised week-by-week plan

Best for:
Families whose dog is struggling with the transition or who want reassurance and professional guidance.

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Reactive Dog + Baby Support

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The Full Family Transformation Program

Designed for parents with reactive, anxious, or high-needs dogs—led by someone who has lived it.

Includes:

  • Understanding triggers & reactivity cycles

  • Safety-first management plans for baby + dog

  • Structured calmness routines

  • Walk & outdoor behaviour support

  • Emotional coaching for mums coping with fear, guilt, or overwhelm

  • Regular check-ins during key developmental stages (crawling, toddler movement, etc.)

Best for:
Dog parents who need specialised support beyond standard training.

My signature offer: A 6–12 week deeper support package tailored to your philosophy: behaviour + emotional wellbeing + mum support.

Includes:

  • Full home assessment

  • Weekly 1:1 sessions

  • Unlimited voice-note support (during business hours)

  • Behaviour change plan + milestones

  • Baby development stage preparation (pram phase, rolling, mobility)

  • Dog mum mental load support & coping strategies

Contact

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