NOTE: This is the latest version of the book and contains a CD. We are the publisher "Baby and Pet". If you purchase the book elsewhere please ensure it contains a CD and is the latest version. Please feel free to ask for clarification.
This book will be personally signed/autographed by the author (Dr Lewis Kirkham). It will included a personal note to the owner(s) and the dog(s)! Makes a great personalised baby shower, birthday or Christmas gift.
Give the owner(s) and dog(s) names at checkout for personalisation. (If this is not given then you will sent a non-personalised autographed copy).
Do you have a much-loved dog? Your ‘fur kid’?
Are you expecting or trying for a baby? Does your dog know?
Do you want to learn how to prepare your dog
for the new addition?
Tell Your Dog You’re Pregnant offers a practical and intuitive approach for creating a loving bond between your dog and your new baby. Dr Kirkham has packed this book full of information, helpful tips and the latest behavioural knowledge. It is a must read for any dog owning family who is expecting a baby - your dog’s and baby’s future relationship may just depend on it.
Learn how to:
A baby makes many different noises. Your dog needs to be familiar with new sounds ranging from crying to giggling; sneezing to splashing in the bath; as well as all those noisy toys. Prepare your dog for these new sounds with this step-by-step guide and included CD.
Just as it makes sense to prepare your existing children for the homecoming of a new baby, so it makes eminent sense to also prepare your dog. I thoroughly recommend Dr Kirkham’s book to all expectant parents who own a dog. It is perhaps mandatory reading.
Consultant Paediatrician
Tell Your Dog You’re Pregnant contains essential information for expectant parents and carers. It could be the key to preventing horrific injuries or possibly saving a baby’s life.
Dr Dane Horsfall MBBS(Hons) FACEM
Emergency Physician
Dr Lewis Kirkham, a veterinarian with further qualifications in animal behaviour has a lifelong fascination with pets and their interaction with their owners. Since graduating as a veterinarian, Dr Kirkham has worked in a variety of practices in both
In 2004, he founded Animal Behaviour Solutions, a company that provides private counselling and behavioural advice for pet owners. Through this company, Dr Kirkham has assisted numerous pets and their owners in the assessment and management of behaviour problems. He is also a consultant to local and international zoos, and sanctuaries on exotic species’ behavioural problems.
Dr. Kirkham regularly contributes to radio and online media regarding behavioural problems with pets. He has also contributed to The Australian newspaper and Dogs Life magazine and has been published in the Australian Veterinary Journal. He is a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists as well as a Chartered Member of the Australia Veterinary Association. He is also a Member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.
The birth of his two daughters ignited his passion in educating expectant parents on the smooth transition from a child-free, dog owning family to a larger family with a new baby. Dr Kirkham’s work was first published as What your pet can expect when you’re expecting (2005) the first comprehensive resource for expectant families who own a dog or cat. His published work was re-released in 2011 by Little Creatures Publishing as Tell Your Dog You’re Pregnant: An essential guide for dog owners who are expecting a baby.