7 Steps To Help Reactive Dogs When Caring For Others - Expecting Mothers, Caregivers and Adopters

The Dog Parentology Podcast by Sparky Smith, MSST, ISCP.DIP.CANINE.PRAC., IAABC - CDBC, MCMA, SSBB

Episode notes

Life changes can be exciting but challenging—especially when adding a baby, child, or grandparent to your home.

For families with reactive dogs, these transitions require preparation and adaptability. Without planning, stress can overwhelm human and canine members of the household. This episode focuses on 7 essential steps to help your dogs adjust to a growing family, creating harmony, reducing stress, and ensuring safety.

📍 The Key 7 Steps Answered:

• 0:00 to 1:49 - Introduction: Preparing your home for new family dynamics.

• 1:50 to 4:55 - Step One: Introducing new items, scents, and routines.

• 4:56 to 6:24 - Step Two: Creating safe, relaxing spaces for your dogs.

• 6:25 to 8:00 - Step Three: Teaching all family members to interact respectfully with dogs.

• 8:01 to 8:28 - Step Fo ... 

 ...  Read more
Keywords
dog behaviourdog behaviordog psychologyaggressive dogdog aggressionfamily changesParentingWithDogs#NewBaby#ChildAdoption#AgingParentCare#FamilyTransitions