Dog Meets Baby in the Media

Dominika, founder of Dog Meets Baby, has shared her expertise on numerous podcasts, Instagram Lives, and online conferences. She’s also contributed as a guest blogger on multiple platforms, offering her perspectives on preparing and introducing newborns to dogs, keeping little children and dogs safe, and setting everyone up for success.

To book Dominika for your podcast, event, or workshop, please contact us at

‍partnerships@dogmeetsbaby.expert.

Looking forward to collaborating with you!

For a complete list of all of our media appearances, click here.

Dog Meets Baby Consultations

Types of Consultations

Baby/Child
60-min online consultation.
A detailed intake form reviewed by Dominika.
Analysis of your dog's body language.
A personalized plan of action.
Bonus: Two months of free access to the membership.
Consultation Fee: $250
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Parent-To-Be
60-min online consultation.
A detailed intake form reviewed by Dominika.
A personalized plan of action.
Bonus #1: The First Meeting Course "How to safely introduce your baby to your dog the right way."
Bonus #2: One month of free access to the membership.
Consultation Fee: $250
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After a Bite
60-min online consultation.
A detailed intake form reviewed by Dominika.
Analysis of your dog’s body language.
A personalized plan of action.
Detailed assessment of acquired bite inhibition, triggers, bite threshold, and protracted warnings.
One follow-up 20-min consultation to take place up to 21 days after your scheduled consultation.
Bonus: Two months of free access to the membership.
Consultation Fee: $300
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Our favorite conversations

Newborns and Infants

In these podcasts, Dominika chats with hosts on the first meetings, and newborn and infant stages while having a dog. 

Navigating the complexities of a growing family

● How to prepare and help your dog adjust to a new baby
● What to focus on when planning for the 4th trimester
● How baby’s new milestones can make dogs uncomfortable
● How to recognize the subtle stress signals that dogs display
● When to consider getting a dog if you have young children
AppleSpotify

Tips and insights for introducing a newborn to a household with a dog

● Importance of having a plan to safely introduce your dog and baby
● Which behavioral issues you should address prior to baby
● What to know about car safety when you prepare your dog
● Consistency in training and when to seek professional help
● Learn from examples of clients of Dog Meets Baby
AppleSpotify

How prepping before baby helps when first meetings go wrong

● Dominika shares her story of how her dog, Lola, reacted to her newborns - experiencing the shock, trauma, and loss of trust - which led to the creation of Dog Meets Baby
● Busting the myth of bringing an item home from the hospital
● How to introduce multiple dogs to your baby
● The single best skill you can teach your dog pre-baby
AppleSpotify

How to prepare your furbaby for your human baby

● When and how to prepare your dog for baby items, safe car rides, and new experiences before the baby comes home
● The process of getting your dog used to separation from you
● Brush up on training by focusing on these key cues and behaviors
● How to plan for when you go into labor, and the first meeting
● Unexpected reactions dogs can have to newborns
AppleSpotify

Mobile Babies/Toddlers

In these podcasts, Dominika discusses with hosts how to navigate the new baby milestones of crawling and walking and how dogs may react differently to these changes.

Baby foods your dog should never eat

● Sharing SAFE practices for babies and dogs during mealtimes
● Busting the myth that dogs love babies once they start solids
● Setting boundaries with your dog when your child is in a highchair, plus safety tips when you have multiple dogs
● Four categories of common baby foods that are unsafe for dogs
● What to do when your dog eats something toxic or unsafe
AppleSpotify

Dog & child safety

● How to recognize the subtle signs of stress in dogs
● What it means when your dog licks your baby
● Safety rules for children interacting with unfamiliar dogs
● Navigating the mobile baby phase when you have dogs
● Can dogs sleep in the bed with older children? Can a dog who is protective of resources live with young children?
AppleSpotify

Keeping your toddler safe around new and familiar furry friends

● Tips for family gatherings that involve dogs & children
● What to do when family members ignore your decisions
● What are good safety rules to have for children when they interact with unfamiliar dogs?
● How dog breed traits impact the dog’s behavior toward children
● Understanding a dog’s body language and early signs of stress
AppleSpotify

Honest Conversations

In these podcasts, Dominika and the hosts have honest conversations about navigating motherhood, dog mom guilt and challenges that arise when raising dogs and children together.

Dog mom guilt and the overstimulation of this new season

● What most new parents do wrong when introducing the baby
● Dog behaviors that most people don't recognize as a dog communicating stress or discomfort
● Myths & important to-dos before baby comes home
● Mom guilt and the overstimulation of this new season
● Tips for parents as your baby becomes mobile. Teach your toddler what not to do with your dog - even if it seems cute.
AppleSpotify

From fur babies to human babies | How our relationship with our pets changes

● Why teaching your dog to be okay with being separated is helpful
● Mom guilt, sensory overload, and triggers that are common for many moms postpartum
● When rehoming your dog might be the best solution
● Sandra shares about her dog nipping her baby and the loss of trust. What can you do to prevent this.
● Social media versus reality
AppleSpotify

How to integrate dogs & children at home

● Top tips on training your dog before meeting your baby
● How and when to get a dog when you have young children
● Mom guilt, triggers, and priority shifts after bringing baby home
● Dominika shares what she’s learned from working with families after a dog bite - common causes, prognosis & next steps
AppleSpotify

Blog posts

How to introduce your dog to your baby by Lexi Notabartolo

Insights from a Sundays for Dogs team member who lived through the chaos & came out the other side, thanks to Dog Meets Baby.
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Best tips for introducing your dog to your baby by Dominika Knossalla-Pado (Guest blog post)

Bringing a baby into a home with a dog? Dominika’s got you covered with expert-backed tips on preparing ahead, making introductions, and keeping interactions safe and stress-free.
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Online resources to help your baby and dog get along—right from the start and as they grow up together.

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