Dog and Baby Podcast: Dog training tips for expecting parents

About Dog and Baby Podcast: Dog training tips for expecting parents

The Woof & Womb Podcast helps expecting moms and families prepare their dog for life with a baby. Hosted by dog trainer, doula, and mom of four kids and five dogs, Dara Berroteran, this show gives real life parenting tips, dog training advice, and baby prep strategies. Learn how to reduce barking, prevent bites, create safety, and bring structure into your dog and baby routine without the overwhelm. If you're pregnant with a dog and want peace, not chaos, this podcast is for you.

Publisher

Dara Berroteran

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Apr 2025

Latest episode

18 May 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 May 2025

   Ep. 10. Dog Growling at Baby? Understanding Toddler Behavior, Body Language & Preventing Bites

   The Dog and Baby Podcast addresses listener questions about dogs growling at babies, breaking down the reasons behind the behavior, how toddler development plays a role, and how to restore calm and create safety.

2. 

   11 May 2025

   Ep. 9. How to Reduce Your Dog’s Barking Before Baby Arrives: Dog and Baby Prep Tips

   The host discusses methods for soon-to-be parents to reduce their dog's barking, addressing triggers and offering practical training strategies for a calmer home environment before the baby arrives.

3. 

   28 Apr 2025

   Ep. 8. The Right Way to Introduce Your Dog and Your Baby: And What Most People Get Wrong

   Host Erica Kesler presents the right way to introduce a dog to a new baby, highlighting common mistakes and offering solutions for a calm and safe first meeting.

4. 

   21 Apr 2025

   Ep. 7. 5 Easy Ways to Prep Your Dog for Baby: Even If You’re Feeling Behind

   The host shares five straightforward yet effective methods to prepare dogs for a new baby, focusing on practical strategies for a smoother postpartum transition, even with limited time; this is a solo episode.

5. 

   17 Apr 2025

   Ep 6. The #1 Mistake Dog Owners Make When Preparing for a Baby: And What to Do Instead

   Dara Petrarca discusses the most common error dog owners commit when getting ready for a baby, focusing on what they should prioritize instead.

6. 

   17 Apr 2025

   Ep. 5 New Baby on the Way? Here’s How to Get Your Dog Ready

   Dara Petrarca discusses how to prepare your dog for a new baby's arrival, emphasizing behavior and mindset shifts for a smoother postpartum experience; this is a solo episode.

7. 

   10 Apr 2025

   Ep. 4. Turning your fear into your power: how to overcome your fear of pregnancy and birth

   Dara Petrarca explores methods to transform fear into empowerment, providing practical tips and insights for preparing the mind for pregnancy and birth.

8. 

   10 Apr 2025

   Ep. 3. A fourth time mom’s freebirth story: from depression to healing

   Dara Petrarca shares her experiences and motivations as a fourth-time mom choosing freebirth, including the challenges she faced, in this interview episode.

9. 

   8 Apr 2025

   Ep. 2. Rethinking Your Due Date: Protect Your Peace in Pregnancy

   The host discusses strategies for pregnant individuals to manage stress by carefully considering how and when they share their baby's due date.

10. 

    7 Apr 2025

    Ep. 1. My Honest Experience: OB Care vs Midwifery Care During Pregnancy + Birth

    Dara Petrarca shares her experiences navigating OB care during her first pregnancy and midwifery care during her second, offering insights into different birthing approaches in this interview.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.