Alison Young is a highly skilled veterinarian who has spent the large part of her life professionally caring for, and training, dogs. She started as a child on the icy coasts of Maine, helping locally with what dogs her neighbors and family couldn't handle, until she was old enough to be properly registered. Because of her dedication to her work and animals, Alison graduated at the top 5% of her class with honors.
She now lives in bright and sunny California with her busy family of 3 daughters (ages from 6 to 13, a couple of which are looking to follow their mother's footsteps), two adopted dogs (rescues) and her lone cat who to this day also seems to think it's a dog. When she's not working full-time as a veterinarian, or bustling around with her busy household, she works hard to ensure everyone who has a dog can care for it and ensure that it and the owner are happy.
She has written several professional papers on this topic and is always eager to expand to people who are outside of the field as well. Alison is a strong believer that pets are part of the family and that there's no such thing as an animal that's a lost cause.

For a while now you've been happy as a dog parent. You and your canine friend have formed a bond that nothing could ever change. Until one day, you get the joyous news. You're pregnant! Congratulations. Now...how to introduce your oldest and furriest friend to the new addition to the family?

This can be a tricky time for you and your family, but it will be even more complicated for your beloved pet. Mixing the dog and the baby and everything else in your life will take work. Preparing for the big day with your pooch starts from the moment you find out you're going to give birth. In this book you will find tips and tricks and encouragement to help you blend your family: the furry baby, and the newest addition to your home.