6 Ways to to smooth the introduction of a newborn
It’s important to keep in mind that every dog is different and may respond differently to the introduction of a new member in the family, so it’s crucial to be patient and understanding with them. A newborn is a new member of the family and it may be difficult to introduce your current fur babies to them.
Also read about introducing your newborn to pets.
The first steps to letting your pets know about your newborn
- Gradually introduce the scent of the baby to your dogs before the baby comes home. You can do this by bringing home a blanket or article of clothing that the baby has used and allowing your dogs to sniff it.
- Keep the first meeting between your dogs and the baby supervised and calm. Allow your dogs to approach the baby at their own pace, and don’t force them to interact.
Keep in mind the introduction of a newborn is new to them
- Reward your dogs with treats and praise for calm behavior around the baby.
- Establish clear boundaries and rules for your dogs to follow around the baby, such as not jumping on or getting too close to the baby’s face.
- Gradually increase the amount of time your dogs spend around the baby, but never leave them unsupervised.
- Consider enrolling your dogs in a training class to help them learn how to behave around the baby.
In concussion it is important to introduce your pets to your newborn baby. There are several different ways to accomplish this.The method that is most successful is allowing them to smell the scent of the newborn baby. Another great method is allowing the pets to interact, with supervision, the actions of the baby.
