Aileen Cronin - Dogs and Babies: A Guide to Peaceful Coexistence

In this delightful episode, I chat with Aileen, the founder of Baby Pack Leader, about the essential steps for preparing your dog for a new baby. Aileen shares her expertise on creating structure, training, and ensuring a smooth transition for both dogs and families. We explore the biggest challenges, common concerns, and practical tips for managing the relationship between dogs and growing children. Aileen also unpacks the importance of early preparation, the role of scents in familiarization, and fostering positive associations. Tune in to learn how to create a harmonious household where your dog and baby can thrive together.00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome00:19 Meet Aileen: Helping New Parents with Dogs00:56 Challenges and Solutions for Dogs and New Babies01:38 Training and Structure for Dogs02:55 Behavioral Changes in Dogs with New Babies06:23 Preparing Dogs for Baby's Arrival09:45 Managing Dogs and Toddlers12:04 Teaching Kids to Respect Dogs15:38 Personal Stories and Final Thoughts19:13 Where to Find More InformationTo find out more and get in touch with Aileen:Website: www.babypackleader.comBio: Aileen is a wife, mother and dog trainer that helps families prepare their dog for baby! It is Aileen's mission to create beautiful relationships for dogs + tots. Your FREE Prepping for Baby Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/636931ba48f459d2f682ddb1IG: https://www.instagram.com/babypackleaderAs always, all about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.com