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...
10 Loka 202534min
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...
3 Loka 202528min
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...
26 Syys 202540min
#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...
19 Syys 202536min
#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...
6 Kesä 202538min
#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 (spo...
12 Touko 202528min
#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...
8 Touko 202529min
