Dog training for parents with babies or toddlers

Your dog has always been your first baby, and now you've got a human baby joining the family.

It's an exciting time! Are you wondering how to keep your dog happy when your baby arrives? Do you have a baby who is starting to crawl or walk and making your dog uncomfortable? Are there behaviors your dog does that you'd like to change before baby arrives? Would you like to help your dog learn how to get along with your baby and build a lasting bond your whole family can enjoy?

Woof! San Diego’s owner, Erin Vejar, specializes in dog and baby dynamics. She's a licensed educator with Family Paws Parent Education and frequently works with parents to prepare their dogs for life with a baby, or to change existing dog and baby dynamics when things might not be going as smoothly as you would like.

Our training packages are listed below!

A mom sits drinking her coffee while carefully supervising three dogs and a toddler.

Dog & baby training and coaching packages

  • Trimester Package

    Investment: $750

    Starter Session not required unless significant behavior change unrelated to baby is also to be addressed.

    Ideal for: preparing your dog, your home, and yourself for baby’s arrival

    Includes:

    🌼 Family Paws Dog & Baby Webinar Recording

    🌼 One (1) coaching/training session per trimester; three (3) total

    🌼 Bonus follow-up Zoom session after baby arrives

    🌼 Continued support for the first month after baby arrives

    🌼 Option to continue with our monthly family support package, if needed

  • 3-Session Solutions Package

    Investment: $650

    Starter Session not required unless other behavior change will be included in the dog’s training program.

    Ideal for: baby arriving soon within a month; new baby with nervous or reactive dog; newly-mobile baby/toddler with dog growling/snapping/biting; toddler and dog relationship-building; grandparent or other caregiver education & training

    Includes:

    🌼 Family Paws Webinar Recording for Dog & Baby or Dog & Toddler, accordingly

    🌼 Three (3) coaching/training sessions to help you prepare, plan, troubleshoot, and train

    🌼 Option to continue with our monthly family support package, if needed

  • Monthly Family Support Package

    Clients who have completed either the Trimester Package or the 3-Session Solutions Package qualify to continue with our Monthly Family Support Package for continued training and coaching.

    Cost: $225 per month

    Includes:

    🌼 One (1) in-person training session

    🌼 Ongoing text, email, or video support

Common dog and baby training topics

  • Dog body language

  • Avoiding common situations that lead to conflict between dogs and babies

  • Managing your home to keep baby safe and dog happy

  • Positive, practical training to set your dog up for success

  • Long-term goals and strategies to help your dog through your baby's developmental changes

  • Ways to entertain your dog when your baby arrives

  • Developing a training plan to change existing dynamics

As an additional resource, you may want to read articles or watch videos about dog and baby training on the Family Paws Parent Education website.