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The Buddy & Joy Dog + Baby Guide
Will My Dog Be Okay When the Baby Arrives?
Three stages. One calmer transition for the whole family.
Our real experience preparing Buddy for Joy, bringing her home and navigating life once she became mobile.
Buddy with his little sister Joy, when she was just 8 days old.
Why we created this guide
A Real Family Story, Not Generic Advice
When I found out I was pregnant with Joy, one of my first thoughts was: what about Buddy?
He had been my shadow, my walking buddy and my first baby in so many ways. I worried he would feel replaced.
This guide brings together what we experienced, what helped, what we wish we had done earlier and the practical lessons we learned as our family changed.
It is based on our lived experience, supported by guidance from recognised animal-welfare, veterinary and dog-and-baby education resources.
Thank you for reading. I hope this guide gives you a little more confidence and a lot less worry as you get ready for this next chapter, for you, your baby and your dog.
The Complete Dog + Baby Preparation Checklist
Pregnancy, hospital and homecoming, then life with a growing baby or toddler. One practical resource to save, print and work through at your own pace.