51: Dog & Tot Safety with Aileen Cronin

Mama Project Podcast | Pregnancy, Postpartum, Motherhood

Bringing a new baby home is a huge adjustment for the entire family; yes, even your fur babies! While it is good to have a healthy understanding that our dog's world is about to change drastically, you don't need to feel uncertain or overwhelmed by a new baby joining your family. In this episode, I talk with Aileen Cronin, a dog trainer and the founder of The Baby Pack Leader.

If you are bringing a new baby home with dogs or planning on adding a new dog to your family with kiddos, this episode is for you!

• Aileen Bio (00:00)
• Preparing a dog for baby's arrival (3:00)
• Do happy/friendly dogs need training & boundaries? (5:00)
• How moms struggle with their dogs after bringing baby home (10:00)
• Why the crawling milestone could be dangerous (12:00)
• The difference between behavior & training (15:00)
• Should a dog that bites be rehomed? (20:00)
• Excited vs aggressive dogs (28:00)
• Navigating the postpartum relationship with your dog (32:00)
• Getting a new puppy (36:00)
• The best breeds for families (41:00)
• Becoming a mom - the impact on business (47:00)
• How she helps families (49:00)

For more information, follow Aileen on IG @babypackleader and learn all about her services & resources at www.babypackleader.com
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