Are you expecting a baby and wondering how your dog will handle the change?

Many pet parents wait until the baby arrives to deal with problems—but by then, it’s often too late.

The truth is, introducing your dog to a newborn without prep can cause stress, anxiety, or even behavior issues. But with the right tools and training, you can set everyone up for success.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
✔️ Why the biggest issue is usually miscommunication between partners—not the dog
✔️ How to read your dog’s stress signals before they escalate
✔️ What to do now to help your dog feel safe, confident, and calm before baby comes home

When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @YOURSOCIALHANDLE!

While you’re there, make sure you follow me on Instagram so you can see behind the scenes of how I help pet parents ditch the chaos and live better with their animals—and how you can too.

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P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk during this episode. That was our previous name before we embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Same content, just a name that fits better.

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