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.

CONNECT WITH AILEEN CRONIN
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Use code STARLIGHT when purchasing Aileen’s “Bringing Home Baby” program to donate 50% of the sale to help animals at Starlight Outreach and Rescue.

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.

LOOKING FOR A GREAT CRATE? I focused on benefits in this episode, but one of my top picks is Impact Dog Crates. They’re an investment, but built to last a lifetime of safety and security for your dog. 

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Pet parenting is tough, but this show delivers expert pet advice and solutions for real pet parenting struggles. Each week, we share pet care on a budget tips and pet saving hacks to help you stretch every dollar, whether it’s pet cost hacks for vet bills and pet food, or simple ways to make training and daily care easier. You’ll get dog training and behavior advice, cat care insights, and practical pet advice for everything from litter box issues to keeping multi-pet homes peaceful. We cover pet budgeting, managing pet behavior, stress-free vet visits, and home cleaning that actually works with pets. Follow for the support you need to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying life with pets.

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