The Dog Doula

The Dog Doula Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM). Helping expecting and existing families feel empowered through coaching on safely managing life with dog(s) and children.

We also provide services to allow breaks for any moms/families struggling post-partum ❤️. My name is Ashley Polson, and I am a certified Family Dog Mediator! My goal is to help families gain confidence in raising both kids and dogs, to understand their dog on a deeper level, as well as provide assistance to post-partum women during one of the biggest adjustments in their lives.

Let's continue with a little more about me and my qualifications! 🟣 1st and foremost - I'm a mom...human + dog mom + fos...
09/16/2025

Let's continue with a little more about me and my qualifications!

🟣 1st and foremost - I'm a mom...human + dog mom + foster dog mom. I've been raising my kids with a variety of dogs of all ages, needs and breeds. My kiddos are 3 years old and 5 months old.

🟣 Working with dogs and understanding them at a deeper level has been my passion since I was a little girl. Almost 8 years of fostering dogs and working in rescue has given me so much rewarding experience.

🟣 I am a Ceritifed Family Dog Mediator. I use the L.E.G.S. Model (Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self) to truly break down what makes each dog themselves and how they would best thrive in order to strengthen the relationship between dog + human. I wholeheartedly believe that the better we know our dogs on a deeper level, the better that relationship will be. The better our relationship is with our dog(s), the easier we can handle life's big changes like starting a family.

🟣 Lastly, because I'm such a dog nerd 🤓, I work at an enrichment-based dog daycare, training, boarding, and grooming facility where I continue to get to work with dogs of every type!

Let me reintroduce myself 😊 Hi, I'm Ashley, owner/creator of The Dog Doula! What led me to creating this business? ♡ I'v...
09/15/2025

Let me reintroduce myself 😊 Hi, I'm Ashley, owner/creator of The Dog Doula!

What led me to creating this business?

♡ I've been very involved in the dog rescue world for going on 8 years now fostering over 70 dogs in my home with my own animal crew + kids. Throughout that time I've seen many dogs get surrendered due to the overwhelm new parents feel trying to raise babies with pets in the home as well, and seeing/hearing of unsafe but completely preventable situations that led to a dog's surrender.

♡ Having my own kids and experiencing what a traumatic birth experience can do to your mental health and struggling through postpartum.

♡ Watching and trying to help a very close friend struggle after their own birth experience/difficult postpartum period. The family dog was a big trigger during that period.

These experiences have led me to a deeper understanding of why families struggle, but also helped me realize the lack of education out there to help. I'm ready to change that! Peep photos of my little family below as well as just some of the amazing pups we've had in our lives.

Hi friends 👋 Your local Dog Doula is still here and working away on things in the background. We welcomed our daughter i...
09/13/2025

Hi friends 👋 Your local Dog Doula is still here and working away on things in the background. We welcomed our daughter in April, and life has certainly been busy adjusting to #2, but we've also been dealing with the loss of three of our dogs in the last 14 months. It's been a lot.

If you or someone you know needs some assistance adjusting to life with a baby/kids and dogs, please reach out. I am always here to provide guidance to help you maintain a safe and happy balance 🩷

How to reach me-
Email: [email protected]
DM on FB
Website: www.thedogdoula.org via contact form

You'll start seeing more of me again soon!

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Des Moines, IA

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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