Dog in the house: how to behave when a baby arrives

Do you have a newborn on the way and a 4-legged tenant?! Don't worry, let's see together how to behave when you have a dog at home and are expecting the arrival of a baby.

Dog in the house and arrival of a baby: simple tips

The way in which the dog will welcome the baby that is about to be born will largely depend on how the owner is able to handle the situation .

Jealousy

If your dog is used to receiving endless attention or if you are overprotective of him, he will most likely not like the idea of ​​a baby on the way. The solution is not to neglect it. If you do not neglect your relationship with your dog, no type of inconvenience will occur.

Curiosity

The most normal reaction is your dog's curiosity when a baby arrives at home. For the dog, the baby is nothing more than a new source of sounds and smells, so he will certainly want to smell and look at him. Don't scold him if he gets close to the child, it will give rise to a feeling of detachment and distrust in him.

It is definitely better to let him get close to the baby, smell him and observe him. This doesn't mean you can blindly trust them: never leave your child alone with the dog .

If you fear that the dog may become a little impetuous, it may be useful to manage it on a leash and only let it approach the new arrival when it is calm and under control.

Furthermore, it could be useful to plan the first meeting in a "neutral field", in this way all the problems related to territoriality are avoided.

Sleep

If your dog sleeps in your bedroom, the best thing you could do is to get him used to sleeping in the hallway, or in another room of the house, where the baby's crying won't wake him up. Your dog needs sleep like you and your baby.

Benefits

Family

You must consider your dog as a member of your family , so do not neglect or exclude him.

Sources

AlFemminile

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