CONFIDENTLY PREPARE YOUR DOG FOR LIFE WITH BABY
Support for Every Stage of Life with Dog and Baby
OUR SIGNATURE DOGGY DOULA® APPROACH TO LIFE WITH DOG AND BABY
From the first introduction to the everyday moments that follow, we’ll guide you through every stage—so you can feel calm, prepared, and supported as your dog and baby adjust to life together.
Bringing a baby home is a big transition for both you and your dog. Preparing in advance helps your dog adjust more smoothly—but preparation is only part of the equation.
That’s why our signature Doggy Doula® service supports you before your baby arrives and through real-life moments after—so you can move through this transition with confidence, calm, and clarity.
How We Do Things Differently
OUR SIGNATURE DOGGY DOULA® APPROACH
At Family Pupz, we believe Doggy Doula® training is about so much more than teaching obedience or correcting behaviors—it’s about creating a life where you, your dog, and your baby can truly thrive together.
That’s why we don’t just focus on isolated skills like “sit” or “stay.” Instead, we take a thoughtful, real-life approach that considers the bigger picture: how you want to live with your dog and your growing family.
From preparing for your baby’s arrival to navigating the everyday moments that follow, we tailor our training to fit your lifestyle—so your dog can integrate seamlessly into your new routines.
Our goal is to help you build a life that feels calm, connected, and easy to navigate—where you feel confident in your dog, and supported every step of the way.
DOGGY DOULA® TRAINING FOR YOUR UNIQUE LIFESTYLE
A Peaceful Home For Dog And Baby
A Peaceful Home for Dog and Baby is one where both can adjust, settle, and truly thrive together. Through our signature Doggy Doula® service, we’ll guide you and your dog through the skills and experiences that make this transition feel smooth and supported—from settling on cue to thoughtfully introducing baby sights, sounds and equipment.
With a personalized plan designed for your family, we’ll help you prepare your dog for your newborn in a way that feels positive, practical, and sustainable setting the foundation for a peaceful life together.
Harmonious Walks With Dog And Baby
Harmonious Walks with Dog and Baby mean calm, connected walks you can truly enjoy together. We’ll guide you and your dog through the skills that make this possible—starting with thoughtful exposure to the stroller and building confidence in how to move together as a team.
We’ll teach your dog to walk on a loose leash, stay consistently on one side, and remain focused on you while navigating everyday distractions like people, dogs, and wildlife. With these skills in place, you’ll feel confident and in control—able to enjoy calmer, connected walks with your dog and baby.
A Welcoming Host For Baby’s Visitors
A Welcoming Host for Baby’s Visitors means your dog can stay calm and composed when friends and family stop by to meet your newest addition.
We’ll teach your dog to settle in a designated space, greet visitors politely, and build impulse control around food, baby items, and guests—helping you create a calm, welcoming environment for everyone who comes to celebrate your growing family.We’ll also guide you on how to manage these moments with clarity and confidence, so you know exactly how to support your dog as the excitement unfolds. With the right structure in place, visits become easier to navigate and more enjoyable for everyone involved.
A Confident Start for Dog and Baby
A Confident Start for Dog and Baby means you’re supported not just in preparation—but in the real moments after your baby arrives. While we focus on exposing your dog to baby sounds, movements, and routines ahead of time, we know those first days can feel different.
If your dog becomes overwhelmed, overexcited, or reacts to your baby’s crying or movement, we’ll guide you through it. With practical, personalized strategies, we’ll help you reduce stress, support your dog, and create calmer, more predictable responses—so you can move through those early days with confidence.
A Safe Transition as Baby Becomes Mobile
A Safe Transition as Baby Becomes Mobile means you’re supported through the next important stage of life with your dog and baby. While many dogs adjust well to a newborn, this dynamic often shifts once your baby begins to crawl, explore, and interact more independently.
We’ll help you navigate this transition by identifying moments that may cause stress or overexcitement, creating safe and appropriate spaces for both your dog and your baby, and guiding you in reading your dog’s body language so you can respond with confidence. With these strategies in place, you can create a more predictable, safe, and supportive environment as your dog and baby continue to grow together.
OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
At Family Pupz, we believe dog training is so much more than teaching tricks or commands—it’s about empowering dog parents to live the joyful, stress-free, and adventurous life they’ve always envisioned with their dog.
Our training is rooted in a positive, force-free, and science-based approach, as the latest research in animal behavior consistently shows that dogs learn best—and that learning lasts longer—when they’re in a learning environment free from fear, stress, and pain.
This foundation is supported by our proactive approach to training, which helps dog parents anticipate and prevent issues before they arise. By combining proactive strategies like redirection, management, and collaborative problem-solving, we provide you with a comprehensive toolkit to confidently navigate any and all situations that you may encounter with your dog—even when we’re not there to assist.
At the heart of our approach is what we call, “lifestyle training”. It’s not just about curbing excessive barking or leash pulling, but why you want to manage those behaviors in the first place—to enjoy a romantic date night out without worry, host a peaceful dinner party with friends and your dog, or to take your dog on meaningful adventures without stress or anxiety. That’s why we focus on offering you practical solutions to enable you to live the seamless, rewarding, and deeply enriching life with your dog that you always imagined.
SERVICE & PRICING OPTIONS
Home Schooling
A More Personalized Alternative to Traditional Board & Train Programs
The ideal option for families preparing for life with their dog and baby who want more hands-on support and guidance.
We work with your dog one-on-one in your home, building the foundational skills needed for a smooth transition—from settling on cue to navigating real-life scenarios like walks with the stroller, visitors, and life with a newborn.
Then, through a series of coaching sessions, we guide you in learning how to apply, maintain, and confidently use those skills in your everyday routine—so your dog can integrate seamlessly into life with your growing family.
Coaching
Hands-on Guidance For Dog Parents Who Want To Be Involved Every Step Of The Way
The ideal option for families who want to be actively involved in preparing their dog for life with their baby, while receiving expert guidance along the way.
We meet with you and your dog in your home on a weekly basis, coaching you through how to teach and apply the skills from your personalized training plan—whether that’s preparing for your baby’s arrival, navigating the early days at home, or building confidence in real-life situations like walks, visitors, and daily routines.
With our support, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence to guide your dog through each stage—so you can feel calm, prepared, and in control as your family grows.
SUCCESS STORIES FROM OUR DOGGY DOULA® GRADUATES
HOW TO GET STARTED
VERIFY THAT WE COVER YOUR AREA
We currently serve select areas within the Denver Metro Area. Before getting started, please confirm that we cover your location by reviewing our coverage map.GET IN TOUCH
Submit the contact form on our website to share a bit about your dog, your household, and what you’re hoping to work on. This helps us confirm service availability, understand your needs, and prepare for next steps.SCHEDULE & PURCHASE AN INITIAL CONSULTATION
Every new client relationship begins with an Initial Consultation. This allows us to fully understand your dog, your lifestyle, and the challenges you’re facing—so we can make thoughtful, informed recommendations.RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED TRAINING RECOMMENDATION
Based on your consultation, we’ll outline a clear path forward and recommend the training program that will best support you and your dog.ENROLL IN A TRAINING PROGRAM
If you choose to move forward within 7 days of your consultation, your consultation fee will be fully refunded to your original payment method.
Disclaimer: The achievement of the defined puppy training goals at the end of the purchased number of training sessions can vary based on the client's ability and willingness to consistently implement, incorporate and build upon the tailored training plan prescribed by the trainer into their lives and the lives of their puppy(ies), as well as on the nature of pre-existing behavioral issue(s) of the puppy(ies), if any.
