[REBROADCAST] Making Sure Your Dog and Your New Baby Get Along Well with Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting

In honor of our family adopting a new dog, I decided to rebroadcast this episode about making sure your dog and new baby get along! This is a delightful interview with Michelle Stern from Pooch Parenting. Michelle is a mom, certified dog behavior consultant and trainer, and a former teacher of 16 years. She uses positive-reinforcement based methods for training based on the latest science of animal learning and behavior, and she loves helping families create safe, loving and thriving homes for dogs and humans alike. Michelle and I talk about why you absolutely need to have a plan for bringing your baby home and introducing them to your dog. We discuss ways to prepare your dog for baby's arrival, how to nip any potentially troublesome habits in the bud, and why it's important to protect your relationship with your dog even as your family changes. We also chat about dog breeds and what you should look for when you're considering adding a dog to your young family. Michelle is so knowledgeable, practical and fun - you all are going to love hearing her expertise! And if you're curious about our new dog, her name is Maggie and she's a lab/terrier mix that we adopted from a local shelter. Head to my Instagram (@drnicolerankins) to see some pics of her! In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -Concrete things you can do to prepare your dog for the arrival of your new baby -Why you need to make sure your dog is comfortable being behind a barrier before you bring baby home -What should happen on the day you bring the baby home and how to keep everyone safe & happy -Michelle's thoughts on dog breeds and young kids and what you should consider for when thinking about getting a new do -What the best time is to bring a new dog into your family -What to think about when getting a dog from a breeder versus from a shelter   --- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode89 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Make a Birth Plan the Right Way Take a quick, fun labor pain quiz Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast * Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/DRNICOLE * Start Ritual or add Essential For Women Prenatal to your subscription today and get 25% off. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy