How To Introduce Your Dog To A New Baby

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Make the first meeting a joyous occasion – a few tips on how to introduce your dog to a new baby

Who is the new, hairless puppy? Why does it smell so strange? What is that weird noise it’s making? And why does it need so much attention? These are some of the questions your dog would ask if he could talk when you brought a new baby into your home.

This is an exciting time for everyone in the family – the dog included – and you want to make sure that pooch and baby start off on the right paw. As parents, you have nine months to get ready for this introduction. Make the most of this time to prepare your pup for the addition with these tips on how to introduce your dog to new baby.

Come in First Without the Baby

Keep Calm and Make the Introductions

Meet and Greet

Establish Boundaries

Don’t Exclude Your Dog:

Train Your Baby

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This is a busy time for you, but try to keep to a routine as much as possible. It will help keep your dog adjust to the addition and will ensure you spend some quality time with him. In time, you’ll become a big, happy family and you won’t be able to imagine your life otherwise

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