Dog and Baby Safety: How to Introduce Your Dog to a Newborn With Dominika Knossalla-Pado

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Bringing a dog and newborn home together, preparing your dog for a baby, and managing pet behaviour after birth are some of the biggest concerns for expecting parents. But how do you actually make that transition safe, calm, and predictable when emotions, routines, and attention all change at once?

In this episode of Ask the Doulas, we’re joined by Dominika Knossalla-Pado, certified dog trainer and founder of Dog Meets Baby, to talk about how families can safely prepare their dog for life with a newborn and set up positive early introductions between dogs and babies.

We dive into:
 • How to prepare your dog before baby arrives
 • What a safe first introduction between dog and baby looks like
 • Common mistakes families make when bringing baby home to a dog
 • How to read dog body language and stress signals
 • How doulas can support families with pets during the postpartum transition

Whether you're expecting, newly postpartum, or supporting families as a birth and baby professional, this episode helps you feel more confident navigating life with both a baby and a dog at home.

🎧 Perfect for expecting parents, new families, and birth and baby professionals looking to support safe dog and baby introductions.

This episode is sponsored by  Cozy Earth. Use the code GOLDCOAST to receive a discount of up to 20 percent off.

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