My Experience With Preparing Your Dog for the Arrival of a New Baby

Here's my story about preparing your dog for the arrival of a new baby - I'm sharing this because I wish someone had told me earlier.

Question:

I felt so guilty when I realized what was happening.

my husband and i are expecting our first child and i’m really concerned that my dog is going to be upset or feel jealous.

Answer:

What an exciting time.

Just like people, some dogs are creatures of habit and others are more go-with-the-flow.

If structure is important to your dog, the upcoming changes to their schedule may pose some problems.

Also, before the baby’s arrival, gradually introduce your dog to baby-related scents and sounds.

Allow your dog to sniff baby blankets, clothes, and toys to become familiar with the new scents.

I wish I had known this sooner.

after the baby arrives, take the introduction slowly.

Watching Daisy go through this was heartbreaking.

supervise all interactions between the dog and baby closely.

I learned this the hard way, but at least Daisy is okay now.

continue to spend quality one-on-one time with your dog to avoid feelings of neglect and jealousy..

Remember, every dog is unique, and the adjustment period may vary.

With consistent training, positive reinforcement, and a gradual approach, your dog will soon accept the new baby as an important member of the family..

This was definitely a learning experience for me. Daisy depends on me to keep him safe, and I'm trying to do better every day.