Welcome to 'Paws and Pacifiers, where we explore the joys and challenges of raising dogs and babies together. I'm Jaime Caponetta, award winning dog trainer, best selling author of Stop Training Your Dog and your guide to forging blissful bonds between your dogs and little ones. Each episode offers practical tips, expert advice, and stories from parents like you, all aimed at helping your whole family thrive. Whether you're preparing your dog for a new baby or juggling a toddler and a terrier, this is your go-to resource for support.
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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 process, our kids have surprised us in the ways they have expressed their grief, their questions, and their resilience.
We also share something new. Our family is beginning the slow and thoughtful process of looking for a puppy who will be the right fit for us.
If you have ever wondered what life looks like after the hardest part of pet loss, or if you are considering welcoming a new dog after saying goodbye to one, this episode offers an honest and heartfelt look at what that process can feel like for both parents and kids.
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3 Oct 2025
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 episode, Jaime shares real-life experiences from families who have tried everything from carrying around a doll to playing newborn cries on repeat. You will hear what works, what does not, and how to use these tools in a way that actually helps your dog feel prepared.
If you are pregnant and wondering if you need to order a lifelike doll, or if you have already tried a few soundtracks and felt silly, this episode gives you practical and science-backed insights to decide if props should be part of your baby prep plan.
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26 Sept 2025
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 dog walks by, or the mail comes.
Lets work to uncover the root cause, and fix it for good!
Support the show by buying us a coffee! (https://buymeacoffee.com/dogbaby)
FREE Post-Partum Survival Guide! (https://www.jaimecaponetta.com/survival)
Need help? Visit me at https://www.dogandbabybliss.com/ (https://www.dogandbabybliss.com/)
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5.0 / 5
3 ratings
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100
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Engagement
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