So, up to this point, your dog or cat has been your baby, but now theres a little human on the way. It is normal and, in fact, wise to be concerned about how the two are going to mix. The chances are very good that everything will work quite well and your pet and your child will be very close buddies, but there are some things you can do to be prepared. First some tips for dogs:
Teach your dog to stay out of the nursery
Start right away putting up a baby gate or keeping the door closed to help your dog learn to stay out of the babys room. Later on, you can allow the dog in the room, especially if you are in there, but its best to prepare him at first to stay away.
Introduce your dog to some other babies
If hes never been around a baby, carefully introduce some into his life. He is much less likely to be anxious around your baby if he is introduced gradually.
Make sure he is well trained
A babys behavior is not predictable, so your dog has to be the grown up in this case. If your dog does not obey you, its time for some training before the baby arrives. If your dog is a male, and you havent had him neutered, this is a good time for that,...
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