Cribs and Canines is here to soothe away any concerns parents may be having over their dogs and new babies. While still following a reward-based philosophy, Cribs and Canines is designed to prepare your dog for the arrival of the new baby, and also trains you as the owner/parent how to create a positive structure that your dog can follow, both before and after the baby comes into the picture.

Our Richmond, Virginia, dog trainer, Pat, will work with you to reach all your training goals for your dog, and will establish a solid curriculum that builds up obedience, focus, and recall. While instructing your dog how to be a well-mannered family member (ie: no jumping in the crib or on pregnant mom, no nipping at the baby, no chewing up the baby’s blankets or toys, etc), your dog will also become accustomed to the idea of the baby being present…before the baby is even there! Through real-life scenarios, such as walking well next to a stroller or showing impulse control when the owner is paying attention to the baby, Pat will work with you until you feel your family (human and canine) is comfortable, safe, and ready to move forward together!