Dogs, Bumps & Babies

If your dog is about to have a baby in their life then you need this book! Are you a dog owner who is expecting a baby? Are you concerned about how your dog will react to your new arrival? Do you want to ensure that your dog copes as well as possible with the changes a baby brings? Do you want to understand how to create a safe and stress free environment for your dog and your baby? Having a baby is a life changing experience not only for us but also for the dogs we live with. Dogs, Bumps and Preparing Your Dog For Life With Your Baby offers practical advice to help you make the transition from dog parents to parents with a dog as smooth and stress free as possible. You will How your dog’s personality affects how they may react to your baby and the changes they bring How to make those changes easier for your dog to cope with How to read your dog’s body language more effectively How to identify and strengthen your dog’s helpful behaviours How to identify alternatives to your dog’s not so helpful behaviours How to create a safe environment for your baby and your dog Practical planning and preparation How to keep your dog happy and engaged when time is in short supply What to do if things go wrong Aileen Stevenson is a professional dog trainer and mum of two. She specialises in working with expectant families and families with children to create safe, respectful and happy homes for dogs and kids.