#27: Why Your Dog’s Barking, Lunging, and Freakouts Aren’t the Real Problem

#27: Why Your Dog’s Barking, Lunging, and Freakouts Aren’t the Real Problem

Reactivity doesn’t mean your dog is “bad”—it means they’re overwhelmed. And when a baby enters the picture, things can get even harder.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what reactivity really is (spoiler: it’s not disobedience) and how to address it compassionately and effectively—especially when your dog is adjusting to life with a newborn or toddler.

We’ll talk about:

  • Why reactivity often spikes after baby comes home

  • How to train without obedience cues during meltdowns

  • The power of praising your dog while they’re barking or lunging

  • What to do about barking during naps, guest visits, and stroller walks

  • How to avoid turning your baby into the “bad guy” in your dog’s eyes

This episode is packed with emotional insight, practical strategy, and reminders that you’re not failing—you’re learning two languages at once: baby and dog.


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33: Our Family’s Next Chapter: Healing Together and Finding a Puppy

33: Our Family’s Next Chapter: Healing Together and Finding a Puppy

Back in Episode 30 we shared strategies for helping children cope with the loss of a pet. In this follow-up we open up about how our family has been doing since then. With some time and space to proce...

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32: Do Prop Babies and Fake Baby Cries Really Work?

32: Do Prop Babies and Fake Baby Cries Really Work?

Parents are often told to “practice” for their baby’s arrival by using baby dolls or sound effects to get their dog ready. But does that actually help, or does it just create more confusion? In this e...

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31: Eliminating Reactivity from the Root

31: Eliminating Reactivity from the Root

What if I told you reactivity isn't the problem, but a symptom of a larger issue hiding underneath? In this episode we dig into what makes our dogs bark, lunge and growl whenever the doorbell rings, a...

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#30: Grieving the Loss of a Pet: Strategies to Help Your Child Heal

#30: Grieving the Loss of a Pet: Strategies to Help Your Child Heal

This week has been hard — our sweet 15-year-old dog Tishi passed away. As parents, we’re not only grieving ourselves, but also helping our kids through their very first experience with losing a pet. I...

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#29: Why You’re Secretly Resenting Your Dog After Baby

#29: Why You’re Secretly Resenting Your Dog After Baby

Bringing home a baby isn't just a major life change for parents—it's also a massive shift for your dog. In this episode of Paws & Pacifiers, Jaime dives deep into the most common postpartum struggles ...

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#28: Party-Proof Your Dog: Managing Behavior When Kids and Guests Arrive

#28: Party-Proof Your Dog: Managing Behavior When Kids and Guests Arrive

We just hosted for our son's birthday party, and this is how we managed our dogs. In this episode of Paws & Pacifiers, we dive into one of the trickiest situations for dog-loving families: hosting a p...

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#26: Why ‘Sit’ and ‘Stay’ Won’t Cut It: Prepping Your Dog for Baby the Right Way

#26: Why ‘Sit’ and ‘Stay’ Won’t Cut It: Prepping Your Dog for Baby the Right Way

Preparing your dog for your baby’s arrival isn’t about obedience—it’s about emotional readiness and emotional skills that make daily life smoother for everyone. In this episode, I’ll guide you through...

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