Description
How you will learn:
Everything is delivered in easy-to-follow lessons your whole family can enjoy at their own pace.
- Engaging content including video demonstrations, animations, photos and quizzes
- Self-paced learning that you can revisit anytime
- Easy to navigate portal where you can check progress, download resources and revisit topics
What you will learn:
- Part One
Learn how to really get to know your dog better through understanding their body language and ensuring you are meeting their needs. This is going to be so helpful when you bring your new baby home.
You’ll also begin thinking about the changes you may need to make in the lead-up to your new baby arriving, while working through any existing behavioural concerns with your dog — including barking, pulling on the lead, jumping, or stealing — especially those that could become more challenging once the baby is here. - Part Two
This section looks at how the inevitable big changes may impact your dog when your baby arrives and how you can plan and prepare your dog for these in a calm, supportive way. It includes flexible routines, feeding and sleep planning, adjusting to new sounds, role playing, managing separation, and setting up safe zones in your home.
You’ll build up your dogs basic skills such as recall, staying on their bed, give and leave it, so you can use them proactively when your baby is here. - Part Three
Discover a comprehensive guide to plan and prepare for the actual homecoming – those first few days, weeks, months at home with your new family. Alongside the practical steps including prepping enrichment toys, organising care whilst you are in hospital and physically preparing your home, we cover how to handle the introduction, the basics of supervision, preparing for known scenarios and bond-building exercises.
Our training approach:
Mel, the founder of Cooper and Kids and the creator of these programs, is a Family Paws Educator, a Fear Free Certified Professional, an IAABC-accredited dog trainer, and a certified Family Dog Mediator. Driven by the goal of educating families and dog guardians, Mel emphasises the importance of using positive, ethical, kind, and force-free methods to build better and safer relationships between you, your family, and your dog. Her focus is on promoting your dog’s overall well-being and welfare, ensuring that both children and dogs are happy and safe together.
Disclaimer:
This program is for educational purposes only and does not replace personalised professional, veterinary, or behavioural advice. Every dog and family situation is unique, and outcomes will vary depending on factors including consistency, environment, supervision, and the individual temperament and history of each dog. You are responsible for safe supervision and implementation of all strategies. Cooper and Kids accepts no liability for injury, loss, or damage resulting from use of this material.
What my clients are saying
SILVIA – Rocky the cavoodle
We completed the baby and dog preparation online program while I was pregnant with my daughter, and it truly helped us create the right environment for both our dog and our baby. The program also supported Rocky with some separation-related challenges at home, which made a big difference to everyone’s wellbeing.
Our daughter is now 9 months old and they are both doing so beautifully. We feel calmer, more confident, and so grateful we had this guidance before she arrived. We can’t recommend this enough!
JUSTIN- Bambi the Bernese Mountain Dog
We just wanted to share some feedback on the program — it was fantastic. It gave us practical tips and real confidence when bringing our baby home and reintroducing Bambi to the new family dynamic.
It’s only been 36 hours, but things have gone so well already. We feel incredibly relieved with how calmly Bambi has settled back in, thanks to the techniques and guidance we learned through the program.
We know there may be challenges along the way, but we feel well equipped to support both our baby and Bambi with supervision, thoughtful attention, and the right strategies in place.
ALEX – Milo the Labrador
We worked through the Getting Your Family Ready for Life with Dog and Baby program before our son arrived, and it gave us so much peace of mind. Instead of feeling anxious about how Milo might cope, we felt calm, prepared, and clear on exactly what to do.
The guidance around routines, supervision, and helping Milo adjust to all the new sounds and changes made a huge difference. Bringing our baby home felt so positive for everyone, and Milo has settled beautifully into his new role.
We’re incredibly grateful for this program — it truly helped set our whole family up for a safe, happy start together.
FAQs
When should I purchase this program?
During Pregnancy. This program is relevant no matter what stage of pregnancy you are in.
We highly recommend getting started during the first trimester so that you have lots of time to go through this program, work through any existing behavioural issues, and prepare yourselves, your home and your dog for what is ahead.
If you are in late stage pregnancy, it is absolutely not too late. You can complete this program at your own pace and prioritise how to prepare your dog and home, based on your expected due date.
If you have already had your baby and are experiencing issues in your home or think you need more personalised support, we also offer in-home sessions and online zoom sessions. These are ideal for new families with specific questions, unique challenges, or situations where extra guidance would be helpful. You can read more about these options here, or contact us anytime at mel@cooperandkids.com
When will I get access to the program?
Once you have purchased our online program, you will automatically receive an email guiding you on how to access our online learning portal (this should only take a couple of minutes to complete). This means your family can start learning straight away!
The email should arrive in your inbox within a few minutes from Reach360 which is our learning portal. If there are any delays or issues, you can reach out to us at mel@cooperandkids.com
How long will I have access for?
You get lifetime access, so the program is yours to keep. Start it while you’re pregnant, come back to it in those overwhelming newborn weeks, and revisit it again as issues arise or if you have another baby. No deadlines, no pressure, and any future updates are included.
Is this program suitable for all dog breeds?
The online program focuses on understanding dog behaviour, preparing them and your home for the changes ahead, and best plan and prepare for homecoming. These foundations apply to every breed, whether you have a small companion dog or a larger, more energetic furry friend.
However, please always remember that this is general advice. So, if you have any big concerns or red flags, make sure to get in touch with Cooper and Kids mel@cooperandkids.com or your local positive dog trainer, vet or vet behaviourist for further one-on-one assistance.
Is there further support if we have questions?
This online program is designed to give you clear, practical guidance to prepare for life with a dog and a baby.
If you do find that you need more personalised support, we also offer in-home sessions and online zoom sessions. These are ideal for families with specific questions, unique challenges, or situations where extra guidance would be helpful. You can read more about these options here, or contact us anytime at mel@cooperandkids.com
