Having a new baby with an unprepared puppy will result in an over jealous puppy, thinking that the attention has been taken away from him. This negative emotions can be destructive. We should try the following steps to make sure that this will never happen:
1. When you bring home a new baby, you need to have the dog used to having the baby around, so that he does not mistake it for a toy. You can start preparing ahead of time before your baby is born by going through your daily routine with a toy doll. Take time each day to pretend to change the doll's diaper as if it were a real baby so that you can practice teaching your dog commands in front of the "baby" such as sit and stay.
2. Get your puppy used to being around toddlers and children by taking him to a playground or other public area that has children visiting often. Be sure to keep him on a leash, but allow enough room to walk around, at least 6 feet.
3. If your puppy shows aggression when you are attempting to socialize him with the kids, realize that only a professional can help you handle the matter in the most correct manner, so contact one now.
4. There should be already a prepared nursery where the baby will always be staying at least 6 weeks before the baby's arrival, then, your puppy should be taken to that room always to acquaint him. Let him sniff all of the baby's belongings and use the "NO" command to teach him not to invade nor play with the baby's things, then he'll get used to it.
1. When you bring home a new baby, you need to have the dog used to having the baby around, so that he does not mistake it for a toy. You can start preparing ahead of time before your baby is born by going through your daily routine with a toy doll. Take time each day to pretend to change the doll's diaper as if it were a real baby so that you can practice teaching your dog commands in front of the "baby" such as sit and stay.
2. Get your puppy used to being around toddlers and children by taking him to a playground or other public area that has children visiting often. Be sure to keep him on a leash, but allow enough room to walk around, at least 6 feet.
3. If your puppy shows aggression when you are attempting to socialize him with the kids, realize that only a professional can help you handle the matter in the most correct manner, so contact one now.
4. There should be already a prepared nursery where the baby will always be staying at least 6 weeks before the baby's arrival, then, your puppy should be taken to that room always to acquaint him. Let him sniff all of the baby's belongings and use the "NO" command to teach him not to invade nor play with the baby's things, then he'll get used to it.
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