Dogs and Storks

Program Basics: Dogs & Storks is a national program for expecting families with dogs. It is designed to help you plan and prepare for baby's arrival, specifically with your dog(s) in mind. Learn basic dog body language, how to handle the homecoming, critical safety tips and much more. While Dogs & Storks does not take the place of basic obedience training classes nor a childbirth preparation class, it brings the missing elements of each together in one place. Make sure to get off on the right foot, decrease stress and increase harmony in your home by preparing with Dogs & Storks.
Still not sure if this program is right for you? If you live with dogs and are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, a grandparent/aunt/uncle who has infants visit, a childcare provider, a childbirth educator, in the adoption process, or just care about infant & dog issues - this program is applicable and valuable. Even dog experts will be surprised with how much new information they’ll walk away with!

Your Instructor: Kate Anders discovered Dogs & Storks program shortly after having her first child.  Seeing the need in the Twin Cities, Kate became the first licensed presenter in the state and is currently the Midwest regional representative for the program.  Pretty Good Dog, Kate’s business, specializes in working with planning, expecting, new and growing families with dogs.  For more on Kate’s credentials please visit her website: www.PrettyGoodDog.com

Cost: $25 per family (1-2 adults). Got a big family or want to bring the nanny? They are welcomed at an additional $5 per adult.
Length: The workshop lasts about 2 hrs, with lots of time for questions.

Details:  Workshops are for people only, so please plan on leaving your dog(s) at home.
Registration: Payment is collected at the event however we ask that you pre-register so we can contact you should the workshop be canceled due to weather or illness. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Recommended Timing: You’ll get the most by attending in the 1st or 2nd trimester of your pregnancy (or earlier) but it’s never too late to learn!

Have questions not answered here? Contact Kate at 612-208-8840 or Kate@PrettyGoodDog.com. Or learn more about the national program at www.dogsandstorks.com (check out the blog in particular).