Dog Training for New Parents in Richmond, VA
If you are a dog owner thinking about becoming a parent in the near future, there’s a lot to think about, including on how your dog may react to a new infant in the house. While dogs CAN be great with children, it can still be a gamble – how will the dog respond to you directing all the attention (that the dog was once receiving) to the baby? How will the dog behave when the baby or child is crawling around the floor? Will your dog be able to accept the idea of being around a baby?
Cribs and Canines is here to soothe away any concerns parents may be having over their dog and newborn babies. We’ll help your dog get used to the new changes, while still being able to reward your dog. 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.
This program is not just for newborn babies and infants, it’s for toddlers and young children, too!
Prepare Your Dog Before the New Baby Arrives
Our professional dog trainer 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 or holding the baby, we will work with you until you feel your family (human and canine) is comfortable, safe, and ready to move forward together!
Have Peace of Mind with your Dog and Baby
James River Dog Training is here to help your dog adjust to having a baby in the house and also teach you how to properly introduce your dog to a new baby. We’ll help your dog get to a good and secure place with all of the new baby sounds, smells and overall household changes that occur when a baby comes home.
Creating bounadries and a safe space for your dog is criticial. We use baby gates, crates and other tools to allow the dog to have time and space away from the baby. Dogs can benefit greatly from this, especially when the baby starts to crawl and get mobile.
James River Dog Training
Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas.
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm
Training Hours:
Weekdays, Weeknights and Weekends by appointment only.
