Dog Gone Good Training & Behavior Modification

23/08/2017

Is your child at risk if you have an old dog or a young one? In each case, there are precautions you should take to ensure your baby is safe.

New Dog Plus New Baby Equals Double Trouble! Morgan: So, Mike, the question for today: “My dog is very young, and full of energy, and she has very little impulse-control – what should I do?” Mike: Well, it’s similar to what we discussed a couple of podcasts ago about a dog that generally has a …

14/08/2017

Is your dog used to being the center of your attention? Are you worried that with baby on the way, she’s going to feel displaced and act out? Is she a spoiled alpha dog? In this episode, we pick apart this question and give you practical advice on how to prepare your dog so she’s ready for the coming transition.

Is your dog a spoiled alpha dog? If so, there are a few steps you should take to prepare her for the arrival of your child.

19/07/2017

Your dog is sensitive to touch in different parts of her body. What should you do? First off, don’t ignore it. This is one of the biggest reasons why people end up rehoming their dogs. Not only that, it’s one of the prime reasons for dog bites on children. In this episode, Mike provides some key tips and tricks for addressing and managing this all-important issue.

Your dog is sensitive to touch in different parts of her body. You're pregnant. What should you do? Here are key tips for managing this issue.

18/07/2017

In this episode of the Good Dog Happy Baby podcast, we explore how to train and prepare dogs that are afraid of children. If you have a child on the way or a new toddler, this is a big one. If your dog is afraid of children, here are some of the key steps you can and should take to help your dog overcome her fear of children.

Your dog is afraid of children and you're expecting or have a little one already. What should you do? You can try this approach right now.

17/07/2017

This is one of the most serious issues you need to address when bringing your new baby into the home with your dog. Will your dog be jealous? Will she feel replaced now that she’s no longer number one? In this episode, I dive deep into one of the biggest and most important questions around preparing your dog for your baby.

Is your dog jealous of your baby? If you notice that your dog isn't taking kindly to having a new baby in the house, you need to act fast.

14/07/2017

Is it really too late to prepare your dog for your baby? In this episode, Mike discusses why the timing around preparing your dog for the new member of your family is so important and what you need to be aware of re timing.

A lot of expecting parents wonder, Is it too late to prepare my dog for my baby? Even if you're about to give birth, you still have options.

13/07/2017

Is there any chance your dog might bite your baby? What are the warning signs you should watch out for in your dog when bringing a new baby into your house? There are a lot, and I explore them in this third episode of the Good Dog Happy Baby podcast.

In this episode, we discuss the major signs and warnings that your dog might not take kindly to the presence of another little human being in your family. Episode Blog Post Morgan: In the previous post, we asked: what’s the most important single thing I can do to prepare my dog for the arrival of my...

12/07/2017

There's one thing that's more important than anything else when it comes to preparing your dog for your baby. I dive deep into that topic here in Episode 2 of the Good Dog Happy Baby Podcast.

Welcome to episode 2 of the Good Dog Happy Baby Podcast. In this episode, we explore the question of what you need to do before anything else when prepping your pup for baby’s arrival. Morgan: Mike, what is the most important thing I can do as I prepare my dog for my baby? Mike: Well, I think …

11/07/2017

Bringing Home Baby To Your Dog's Home: Tips From An Expert Expecting a baby, and have a dog? Read on to learn the ins and outs of cultivating a happy and safe relationship between your dog and baby from dog training expert, Michael Wombacher. Good Dog, Happy Baby Preparing your dog for the arrival...

11/07/2017

I recently launched the Good Dog Happy Baby podcast. We'll be dropping a new episode every week so stay tuned for everything you need to know about preparing your dog for the arrival of your baby. I answer all your questions each week. If you have questions for me, don't hesitate to drop them in the comments section below and I'll do my best to answer them on the show each week.

Welcome to the Good Dog Happy Baby Podcast, your source for all the information you need to get your dog ready to meet your baby. In this episode, we create some context for the subsequent episodes by exploring the question of WHY it’s so important to prepare your dog for the arrival of your baby. W...

21/03/2017

When it comes to dogs and babies, I have one prime directive above every other. Never leave your child alone with your dog. I’ll explain my reasoning below but the story I want to share does a good job at illustrating why.

Why should you never leave your child alone with your dog? This is rule number one for a reason, and this story illustrates it perfectly.

18/01/2017

A few nights ago I had a very interesting, creative, and successful training session with a client who is six months pregnant and her two-year old French bulldog, Olivia. Olivia has in the past reacted to sharp, high-pitched noises with a habit of instinctively charging towards them with her prey drive strongly activated. This included running menacingly towards the tv when she heard the sounds of crying babies. Obviously not a great habit with a newborn around!
https://gooddoghappybaby.com/crying-babies-and-dogs/

Crying babies and dogs aren't the best combination. Especially if you have a dog with a strong prey drive. Here's what you can do about it.

25/10/2016

This is cool. Check out CNN's chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talking about baby-prepping your dog and quoting liberally from my work.

You're expecting but is your beloved dog ready for the change? Dr. Sanjay Gupta quotes Good Dog Happy Baby on how to baby-prep your dog.

29/08/2016

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview with Creed Anthony from City Dad's Group and Tales from the P**p Deck. We had a lot of fun.

We talk to 'Good Dog, Happy Baby' author Michael Wombacher about teaching parents how to prepare their dogs for a baby coming into their lives.

05/08/2016

Learn about one of the techniques I use a lot to help dogs adjust to babies and toddlers. It's called Systematic Desensitization Training.