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Harmony at Home: How to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby

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There is nothing more exciting, or more anticipated, than the arrival of a new baby. Whether a family is adopting or experiencing a pregnancy, expecting a baby brings on many hopes, dreams, and questions. Often, some questions focus on the relationship between the family's four-legged "baby" and the soon-to-arrive human baby.

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About the author

Jennifer Shryock is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through www.iaabc.org. She specializes in dog and child relationships and dynamics. Jennifer is the creator of the first national program that prepares families with dogs for the arrival of a baby—Dogs & Storks™, www.dogsandstorks.com recently featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. Jennifer is the mother of three children and holds a degree in special education. “I am so lucky to have a career that combines both of my true passions into one great reward—helping kids and dogs be successful!” Jennifer owns a dog behavior consulting business www.familypaws.com and is U.S. VP and educational program developer for www.doggonesafe.com   jens [at] familypaws [dot] com (Contact Jen).