Infants and Canines: Guidelines for Safe Interaction

You should prepare your pet for a new human being if you have announced the birth of a child. Interaction with four-legged furry friends can be beneficial for infants. Consider some important things to ensure that your baby and dog are good friends right from the start.

Prepare your dog to accept the new baby. This will help you avoid any problems when the baby appears.

How to prepare for your baby’s arrival?

You should begin preparing your dog for the arrival of a new baby as soon as you learn the happy news. Introduce him to the babies of friends to familiarize with this unique situation. To get your pet used to your children, it helps if he is familiar with babies and young children.

Include the changing table and the carrier bag in the list of no-go zones. Dogs have no place in the crib. From the beginning, establish clear rules and begin to practice commands like “Give it me!” or “Go Away!” They can come in handy later on.

Don’t forget your dog should be vaccinated before your baby is born.

Dogs and babies: Important rules to follow.

You must not neglect your dog once the human children have moved into your home. You can show him you love him, and that the baby doesn’t have to make him jealous. For most parents, it’s the baby that is the center of attention. But don’t let the dog feel left out.

In the beginning, never leave your baby and four-legged companion alone. Even though the animals often act as protectors, they do not understand when the baby takes their toys away.

Train your child to be able to handle the dog from an early age.

Teach your child how to handle the dog from the start and don’t let them get away with anything. Otherwise, your fluffy friend could become a dangerous companion for your children. The sooner you teach your child to properly handle a canine, the quicker they will learn.

Occasionally, you can let your dog lick the child. This shows the dog’s affection for “the young animal”. However, cleanliness is paramount: wash your hands and baby after a contact with the pet.

You can see how beautiful it can be to watch a dog and a baby grow together in this video, “Team for Life: Dog and Baby Grow Up Together.”