Helping Your Dog Adjust and Thrive with Your New Baby
Bringing a new baby home is one of life's biggest transitions. For your dog, it can be confusing, overwhelming, and even stressful. With the right preparation and support, you can set your dog up to not just cope, but truly thrive alongside your growing family.
Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator
Ashleigh is a Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, certified to deliver the internationally recognised Dogs & Storks® and Dogs & Toddlers™ programs. This is a licensed qualification issued in the USA, and represents a specialised, evidence-based approach to helping families navigate life with both dogs and children.
Family Paws Parent Education is not general dog training. It is a dedicated program developed specifically for expecting parents, new parents, and families with young children who want to ensure their dog is prepared, calm, and safe throughout every stage of family life.
Dogs & Storks®
For expecting parents preparing their dog before baby arrives
Dogs & Toddlers™
For families navigating life with a dog and a young child
Why this qualification matters
Not every dog trainer has the knowledge or training to work with families in this specific context. Dogs behave differently around babies and toddlers, and the stakes are higher. Ashleigh's Family Paws qualification means you are working with someone who understands the unique dynamics of dogs and children, and who can guide your family safely through this transition.
This is not about punishing your dog for getting things wrong. It is about understanding what your dog needs, communicating clearly, and building a home where your dog and your child can grow up together safely and happily.
Who This Is For
Whether you are still expecting, have just brought baby home, or are navigating toddler life with a dog, there is support available for you.
Expecting Parents
You are pregnant and already thinking about how your dog will cope. This is the best time to start. Preparing your dog before baby arrives makes the transition so much smoother for everyone.
New Parents
Baby is here and your dog is struggling to adjust. Maybe they are anxious, overexcited, or you just do not feel confident managing both at once. You are not alone, and it is not too late to get support.
Growing Families
Your child is becoming more mobile, more unpredictable, and your dog needs help navigating this stage too. Teaching your dog to thrive alongside a toddler takes patience and the right guidance.
How Ashleigh Can Help
All sessions are designed around your dog's individual needs, your family situation, and your goals.
In-Home Consults (Perth Metro)
One-on-one support in your own home, where your dog is most comfortable and where the real challenges happen. Ashleigh will assess your dog, understand your family situation, and put together a plan that works for your life.
Initial consultation $435.60 inc. GST. Follow-up sessions available from there.
Online Zoom Consults
Not in Perth? Online sessions are available to families anywhere in the world. Same personalised approach, from the comfort of your home.
Dog & Baby Education Seminars
Monthly group education sessions held at local venues in Perth. A relaxed, supportive environment to learn about preparing your dog for life with a new baby. Details coming soon -- register your interest below.
Albany WA In-Home Consults
Ashleigh visits Albany periodically for in-home consults. Availability is limited so please enquire early to be notified of upcoming visits.
Enquire TodayWhat to Expect
Every family and every dog is different. Ashleigh does not use a one-size-fits-all approach. Before any session begins, she will have a conversation with you to understand your dog's history, temperament, health, and your specific concerns.
From there, she builds a training and management plan tailored to your dog and your family -- taking into account your dog's individual learning needs, their values and motivations, and the unique challenges of life with a baby or young child.
All sessions use kind, reward-based methods. No punishment, no fear, no force. Just clear communication, patience, and a genuine commitment to the best outcome for your dog and your family.
Dog-centred approach
Understanding your dog as an individual
Kind and patient
Reward-based, no punishment
In your home
Where real life actually happens
Whole family focus
Support for you, not just your dog
Real Families, Real Dogs
Every family's situation is different. Whatever stage you are at, there is support available for you and your dog.
Images courtesy of Family Paws LLC
Register Your Interest
Dog & Baby Education seminars are coming to Perth. Local venues, and a relaxed environment to ask all the questions you have been worrying about. Register below to be the first to know.
You are on the list. We will be in touch when sessions are confirmed.
Ready to get started?
Book a call today and let's talk through how Ashleigh can help your dog adjust and thrive alongside your new arrival.
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