Any ideas on what I could be doing now? Baby is due in June. The dog stays indoors with us. He is NOT aggressive with his food or toys when it comes to humans.
2007-03-04 08:35:00 · 7 answers · asked by Sylves 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When you are in the hospital after having the baby have the father bring home a t-shirt that the baby has had on so that the dog can feel free to smell it and take in the scent of the new arrival. When you actually come home for the first time keep the baby in the car seat and bring into the house. Go into the house 1st without the baby to calm the animal down. Let him show his excirement over having you home first. Bring in the baby and set on the floor in the seat. Let your dog smell and lick for a few minutes. That's how an animal becomes familiar with new things. Smell and taste. Obviously you should be right there when this is going on - don't let the baby drown from saliva or anything. Later- make it a point to hold the baby while you pet your dog. If you show him this new baby is here to stay and will always be around he will get the hint and adjust.
2007-03-04 08:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by Norma S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you could be doing now..... but when the baby comes......
I have heard that when the baby is out, then you should praise the dog, too. When the baby is sleeping then don't play with the dog, so the dog associates the baby-time with praise and love. Supposedly, that way the dog will not get jealous of the baby.
2007-03-04 08:41:20 · answer #2 · answered by lexi m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start carrying a doll around with you so he gets used to you holding something. I'm not sure if you've got pushchairs and things yet but might be a good idea to borrow one and get him used to you pushing it around. Start to reduce the amount of attention you are giving him so he copes with the fact that you are going to be busy with baby. If you can find a tape with baby sounds on it might be best to start playing it quietly in the background gradually turning it up so he doesn't react to the sound. Most importantly he will pick up cues from your body language so try to remain calm around him at all times and never leave your baby unattended in the same room as him.
Good Luck!
2007-03-04 08:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I hope you know that you NEED TO keep the baby away from the dog when its very young. When your child is a toddler you can let them play but keep the dog away from jumping on the baby. You need VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES! I hope your baby will have fun growing up with a dog!
2007-03-04 08:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by d я э э α ☆ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We had 2 2-year-previous labs at the same time as our son replaced into born. My husband spent fairly some time with them, truly bothering them as they ate, slept, etc. He might want to dig of their nutrition dishes at the same time as they were ingesting, gently grab their ears or tails, etc. Our canines were merely advantageous with our kiddo - I have tremendous pictures of our son sitting in a pile of doggies at the same time as he replaced into about 13 months previous. canines loved him. note of caution - by no potential go away the canines on my own contained in the room consisting of your infant, even if you're thoroughly positive and believe the canines. sturdy luck!
2016-10-17 10:16:04 · answer #5 · answered by knudsen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its got to go. sorry. its the baby or the dog. they are 'one person' dogs. ur choice.
2007-03-04 08:45:23 · answer #6 · answered by echo 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you could call your vet and ask for tips they will hellp you out!
2007-03-04 08:41:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋