IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO BEFORE ARRIVAL OF BABY AT HOME

You can do the following things to prepare your dog before the arrival of baby:-


1. Identify and control attention-seeking behaviours such as pawing, barking, jumping, or any other demanding behaviour.

2. Become familiar with subtle signs and body language of dogs.

3. Begin a flexible routine of feeding and activities with your dog.

4. Be sure to take these opportunities to practice obedience skills.

5. Play with a doll and baby equipments to expose your dog to these new and exciting items.

6. Identify restricted areas for your dog and begin to use then such as outside, closed room, crate etc.

7. If you have more than one dog, get them used to being apart from one another.

8. When putting together the nursery, the dogs should be allowed to come in and explore and sniff at everything including the baby toys.

9. The dogs are not used to the sounds of a baby – the crying, the laughing. All the sounds can be downloaded off the internet and the dogs can get used to hearing them and will not try to explore after the arrival of baby.

10. Dog’s obedience and responsiveness to commands should be improved before the baby comes home.

11. You can also bring home some baby clothing from the hospital so that the dogs will become familiar with the smell of the baby as well.

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Dog and baby interaction

Bringing a new pup to home is a phase of excitement. But it is also your duty to make the pup comfortable at home and with the family members, especially with the children.

Take the time to educate your child how to respect animals. Similarly, give your dog as much attention as possible so he does not feel neglected in the presence of children.
# Prepare for a Dog and Baby to Meet
Before bringing a baby into the home for the first time, train your dog for the new arrival:
Familiarize him with the baby's scent and items.
Let him smell the baby's blanket, clothes. Get your dog familiar with what new sounds he'll hear. Play a recording that includes baby cooing, crying and laughter.
## Educate Kids about dogs
Demonstrate how to play with a dog calmly and gently
Teach your child to respect the pet
Do not pull the dog's tail
Do not hurt the dog

Do not feed him tits-bits

Always carry the pup in a proper manner
Do not approach a dog without permission from his owner