#26: Why ‘Sit’ and ‘Stay’ Won’t Cut It: Prepping Your Dog for Baby the Right Way

Update: 2025-05-08

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Preparing your dog for your baby’s arrival isn’t about obedience—it’s about emotional readiness and emotional skills that make daily life smoother for everyone. In this episode, I’ll guide you through the most important behaviors to work on before your baby comes home.

Whether you’re early in pregnancy or counting down the days, this is the kind of prep that pays off—so you can focus on your baby knowing your dog is ready too.

Download my Coming Home Checklist: ⁠⁠www.dogandbabybliss.com/checklist

Need help? Visit me at ⁠⁠https://www.dogandbabybliss.com/⁠⁠

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#26: Why ‘Sit’ and ‘Stay’ Won’t Cut It: Prepping Your Dog for Baby the Right Way

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#26: Why ‘Sit’ and ‘Stay’ Won’t Cut It: Prepping Your Dog for Baby the Right Way

Jaime Caponetta

#26: Why ‘Sit’ and ‘Stay’ Won’t Cut It: Prepping Your Dog for Baby the Right Way