Location: Horton Hall (First Parish Church) 20 High Road, Newbury, MA 
Monday, February 25th

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m

Proceeds Benefit The First Parish Church Fund

Course Description

A one day, class/seminar that aims to assist in helping expectant parents
better prepare in bringing their new baby home to their dog(s).

Kids and dogs....Ahhh...

Visions of your children frolicking through the fields with good Ol' Lassie: that's
the stuff that dreams and television shows are made of.

Oftentimes, It's also one of the Great American Myths.

While children and dogs can grow up together and have a wonderful lasting
relationship, expectant parents need to be armed with information in order to
create a safe home environment for their new baby, family members, and the
dog(s) they love.

A good relationship between your dog and your children begins with YOU.
Oftentimes, when parents are overwhelmed with both the excitement and stresses
of bringing home a new baby, they often overlook their first "pride and joy".  Having
a new baby int he home can often be a source of stress, displacement, and envy
for your well-loved dog.

DON'T LET YOUR DOG OR YOUR CHILD BECOME A STATISTIC!

Having a new baby in the house will most certainly be an adjustment for everyone.
Certainly, there will need to be some changes in your dog's life.  These changes
need to be instituted well before the day you bring your new baby home.  If you've
just brought home a newborn, and there's some friction rising to the surface, you'll
need to get started ASAP!

"Baby on Board" is a must for expectant parents and family members in dog-loving
households to help prepare both dogs and humand for the baby's arrival home.
The program focuses on keep the dog and newborn safe, while fostering a loving and
lasting relationship between all involved for years to come.

A NOTE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR:

Dear Proud Parents and Fellow Dog Lovers,
You are about to embark on an incredible journey filled with "firsts" and immesurable
joys with your beautiful new baby.

Like many pet owners who are about to bring home their first child, you might find
yourself suddenly concerned about your faithful pal's behavior and worried how he
or she will adjust to no longer being the "baby" of the house.  Behaviors that were
once tolerated such as impolite greetings (jumping, etc.) to more worrisome issues
(resource guarding and aggression) can quickly shift from annoyance to outright
dangerousness with a new baby in the house.

There's no doubt about it, trying to manage a dog and a new baby is hard.
However, with the right guidance and instruction MOST dogs adjust quickly and
readily accept their new "pack" member.  Learning this new version of "family"
and adjusting to the inevitable shift in division of time and schedule will be an