Maine father and child with loving dog

DOGS & BABIES: IS YOUR FAMILY READY?
A Family Paws™ class for expectant parents

Bringing a baby home is one of life's biggest transitions — and your dog is going through it too. This class gives expectant parents the knowledge, skills, and a concrete plan to keep every member of the family safe, calm, and connected from day one.

Across two 2-hour sessions, you'll learn to read your dog's stress signals, prepare your home with the right setup and management tools, build foundation skills your dog will use for life, and walk away with a written, step-by-step homecoming plan.

Complete Class — $210
(two 2-hour sessions, all materials included)

Optional Add-On: Individual Consultation
$75 Zoom · $100 In-Home Visit
A personalized session to assess your home, tailor a plan to your specific dog, and rehearse your homecoming plan before baby arrives.

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What best fits your family’s needs?

I offer a range of services to meet the needs of every family. Have something else in mind? I’d be happy to work with you to create a custom quote.

  • Practical training for families who want a well-mannered dog at home and in everyday life. Best when bringing a new-to-you dog into the home, or for a dog who didn't get training as a puppy.

    4 Sessions  —  $420

    6 Sessions  —  $570 (save $60)

  • Give your puppy the best start with guidance on socialization, manners, and early problem-solving.

    4 Sessions  —  $460

    6 Sessions  —  $630 (save $60)

  • Includes: dog body language & stress signal education, Family Safety Plan, management strategies (gates, safe zones, routines), foundational calm-behavior training, baby-gear/sound desensitization, and a bring-baby-home plan with practice.

    4 In-Home Visits  —  $500

  • Includes: dog body language & child-safety education, management strategies for mobile toddlers, resource-guarding and overstimulation prevention, and real-life coaching in your home.

    4 In-Home Visits  —  $500

  • Sometimes it's just one or two challenges that make daily life with your dog more stressful. Targeted Training focuses on specific behaviors, giving you practical tools and easy-to-use strategies that bring quick relief and lasting results.

    First Session (includes assessment)  —  $100

    Follow-Up Sessions 1-3  —  $90 per session
    Follow Up Sessions 4+ - $75 per session

    Topics include:

    • 🦮 Leash Walking — polite walking, no more tug-of-war

    • 🐾 Jumping Up — calmer hellos and polite greetings

    • 💛 Separation Anxiety — building comfort and confidence when left alone

    • 🎲 Dog Games — engaging enrichment that builds skills and bond

    • 🚽 Potty Training Challenges — reliable habits for puppies or older dogs

    • 🏠 Crate Training — making the crate a safe, happy space

    • 🐕 Recall Issues — a dog who comes when called

    • 🐾 Greeting Manners — calm, happy hellos for visitors and family

  • $100/visit optional add-on to any package

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