stiff Posted June 24, 2003 Posted June 24, 2003 How do you introduce your newborn baby to your 5 year old dog? Quote
Peng1zrule Posted June 24, 2003 Posted June 24, 2003 Is the baby already born? If not, start now. Set up the baby's room, and let the dog know he isn't to be in it. (on the concept that young children and dogs should NEVER be alone together) You can put a screen door in place of the regular one, or just a baby gate. Also, get the dog used to walking, if he is taken for a regular walk, beside the stroller. It's best to have furniture (such as high chairs, playpens, and swings) in place well before the baby has arrived. Toys should be introduced and the dog taught that some toys are his and some toys are not. When the baby is born, bring home a blanket or t-shirt that the baby has slept on or with, so that the dog isn't introduced to an entirely new smell--he'll have smelled the baby's scent before. Also, never leave the baby laying where the dog can reach him--such as a couch or chair, as the dog can (and most likely, will) jump up for a sniff and may scratch or land on the baby by accident. Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted June 25, 2003 Posted June 25, 2003 hi stiff not seen you in ages I AGREE WITH THE LAST POST TELL US MORE ABOUT THIS Quote
stiff Posted June 25, 2003 Author Posted June 25, 2003 Thanks, my little boy is 7 months now, but the dogs are never inside the house, thanks for all your advise Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted June 25, 2003 Posted June 25, 2003 HAS THE DOG NOT SMELT ANY OF THE BABIES THINGS BEFORE NOW? IF NOT I WOULD START NOW TAKING BABIES DIRTY LAUNDRY FOR THE DOG TO SMELL Quote
stiff Posted June 26, 2003 Author Posted June 26, 2003 No he hasn't, I will definitely start now, Thanks Quote
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