Dog & Baby
Safety
Programs
Dog & Baby
Safety Programs
Family Paws Parent Education
No Monkey Business Dog Training offers private consultations, classes, and workshops for a wide range of dog behavior concerns. We also specialize in helping families create safe, positive relationships between dogs, babies, and young children.
As both a mother and dog owner, Helen St. Pierre understands the excitement—and challenges—that come with introducing a new baby into a home with dogs. Helping families navigate these important transitions safely and confidently is one of her greatest passions.
Helen is a licensed presenter for both Family Paws Parent Education programs: Dogs & Storks®and Dogs & Toddlers™. These programs help families prepare for life with dogs and babies under one roof and provide guidance as children grow from newborns into active toddlers.
Dogs & Storks®
Preparing for a new baby? Dogs & Storks® provides expecting families with practical education and support to help create a safe and successful transition for both dog and baby.
Helen St. Pierre, CPDT-KA, CDBC, is a licensed Dogs & Storks presenter. As both an educator and behavior professional, she can help families prepare for baby’s arrival, reduce stress, address concerns, and develop customized training or management plans when needed.
The Dogs & Storks workshop is packed with valuable information, including:
- Understanding canine body language
- Preparing your dog before baby arrives
- Creating safe routines and management strategies
- Including your dog in family life after baby’s arrival
Workshops and private consultations are available. For families seeking more individualized support, in-home consultations can provide a detailed assessment and customized plan.
Dogs & Toddlers™
The arrival of a baby is only the beginning. As children become mobile, many families discover new challenges in the relationship between their dog and growing toddler.
Dogs & Toddlers™ (D.A.T.) focuses on helping families safely navigate this stage through practical, positive, and preventative strategies.
As a licensed Dogs & Toddlers presenter, Helen helps families understand how changing family dynamics can affect their dog while providing tools to create safer, more comfortable interactions for everyone.
Program highlights include:
- Safe ways to include dogs in daily family routines
- Realistic expectations for both children and dogs
- Supervision and safety strategies
- Understanding canine comfort and communication
- Supporting family dogs as children grow and become more active
The goal of Dogs & Toddlers™ is simple: helping family dogs and children grow up safely together while setting everyone up for success.
Workshops & Private Consultations
Workshops and private in-home consultations are available for both Dogs & Storks® and Dogs & Toddlers™ programs.
Visit our Workshops & Events page for upcoming dates, or contact us to schedule a private consultation tailored to your family’s needs.