Dog and Baby Program

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, text and photos. 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 – How To Raise A Happy and Well-Mannered Dog  Discover the foundations to better understand your dog, including reading their body language, building a positive relationship, and meeting their needs. Part Two – Important Tips For Bringing Your Baby Home And Settling In All Together  Learn how to navigate the homecoming phase, settle into a new routine, and reduce stress for both your dog and your family. Part Three – Understanding Why Some Dogs Struggle With Babies & How To Help Prevent Problems  Identify common triggers and sensitivities, such as noise, movement, and proximity, so you can advocate for your dog and prevent issues before they arise. Part Four – Strategies To Keep Your Dog And Baby Safe And Happy Gain practical management tools, including creating safe zones, setting up playpens, and planning overnight routines to maintain a calm, safe, and well-managed environment. Part Five – When Things Aren’t Going To Plan (Extra Support) Access guidance for more challenging situations, including rebuilding trust after an incident, understanding when to seek veterinary or behavioural support, and exploring rehoming considerations if needed. Part Six – How To Help Build Or Restrengthen Bonds Learn how to build a positive relationship between your dog and baby through simple activities and games. Explore walking together safely and the importance of modelling calm, respectful behaviour. Part Seven – What Else To Think About And Start Preparing For Now Prepare for upcoming milestones, including supporting your dog as your baby begins to move, managing mealtimes, and introducing new equipment and toys. Part Eight – Teaching Your Dog Basic Skills/Cues Learn a positive, practical approach to teaching essential cues like sit, stay, leave it, and recall, helping your dog stay calm and responsive in a busy home. Part Nine – Behavioural Concerns Access targeted advice for common challenges such as lead pulling, jumping, barking, and resource guarding, with practical solutions you can apply straight away. 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 From RACHEL – Hank the Labrador ★★★★★ We were honestly so nervous bringing our baby home with our dog, Hank. He’s always been a good dog, but we just didn’t know how he’d react. This program made everything feel so much clearer and more manageable. The simple strategies around space, supervision, and reading his body language made such a difference. I feel so much more confident now and like I actually know what I’m doing. From TIM – TEDDY the Standard poodle ★★★★★ Our dog was totally fine when our baby was a newborn, but everything changed once she started crawling. He became unsure and we didn’t really know how to handle it. This program helped us understand what was going on and gave us really practical tools we could use straight away. The section on baby on the move was honestly a game changer for us. From KATE – Coco the Groodle ★★★★★ This is one of the most practical and realistic programs I’ve come across. It doesn’t expect perfection — it just gives you simple, doable ways to keep everyone safe and happy. The tips around mealtimes, baby noise, and using management like gates and playpens have made our day-to-day life so much easier. I wish we had this from the start. A big thank you to Mel from Cooper and Kids. Add to cart FAQs When should I purchase this program?This program is suitable for parents with babies from newborn through to two years old, and can be started at any stage. While it’s ideal to be proactive, these tools are just as valuable if you’re already managing challenges. Whether you’ve just brought your baby home or are navigating life with a baby on the move, this program will help you reset and create a calmer, safer environment through every stage. If you are pregnant, we highly recommend starting with our Dog and Baby Preparation program first. This helps you prepare your dog, your home, and yourselves for what life will really look like — so you can put simple plans in place and start on the right foot from day one. If your children are over the age of three, we recommend our Kids and Dogs Program, which includes more interactive, child-focused learning. What if my dog is already growling, snapping, or reacting to my baby?You are not alone — and this is more common than people think. This program will help you understand what is going on, reduce risk, and put safer management strategies in place straight away. However, if your dog is showing behaviours like growling, snapping, or has bitten, we strongly recommend seeking one-on-one support alongside this program. These situations require personalised guidance to keep everyone safe. Is this program still helpful if we feel like we’ve already made mistakes?Absolutely. Most families don’t get everything “right” from the start — and that’s okay. This program is designed to help you reset, rebuild, and move forward with a clear plan. Small changes can make a big difference, no matter where you’re starting from. 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 you 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 [email protected] How long will I have access for?When you purchase our online programs, you gain 12 months access so it’s easy to revisit a topic or refresh your knowledge, any time you need during the time frame you will need it the most. Is this program suitable for all dog breeds?Yes, the foundations taught in this online program will apply to every breed, whether you have a small companion dog or a larger, more energetic breed. There is also specific information on breed groups to help you understand your dog better. 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 [email protected] or your local positive dog trainer, vet or vet behaviourist for further one-on-one assistance. Does this online program replace the need for in person dog training?This program covers a wide range of topics — including training, management, supervision, and understanding your dog — and will give you a strong foundation. However, in some situations, in-person support is incredibly important. If your dog is growling, snapping, or has bitten your baby, please do not rely on online guidance alone. These are serious situations and require professional, in-person support as soon as possible. If you choose to seek additional help, we recommend working with a qualified, force-free trainer or veterinary behaviourist. Training approaches vary widely, and the wrong advice can have lasting negative effects — so it’s important to choose carefully. Is there further support if we have questions?This online program is designed to give your family clear, practical guidance for life with a dog and 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 [email protected] Add to cart