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06-28-2013, 09:46 AM | #1 |
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| Expecting baby and need advice! I am nearly 7 months pregnant with our first baby. My husband and I are becoming increasingly more concerned about how our fur baby is going to handle the new little one when she arrives. She is spoiled and gets all of our attention right now. Anyone have any solid tips or advice on how to make a smooth transition for our pup once the baby arrives? Thanks!
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06-28-2013, 10:19 AM | #2 |
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| Put up as much baby equipment as you can now and USE it! Play all the music and sounds, get the chair swinging, use the monitor- get pup used to the sight and sound of them and give treats when pup doesn't react but do NOT allow pup to claim any of the baby stuff as her own. As soon as you have the baby wrap it in a blanket that will get covered in new baby scent and bring that home to the pup. When you bring baby home, introduce pup to baby outside of the home and give pup treats. Make sure that you love on pup every chance you can and that she doesn't feel forgotten about and jealous. Do it with and without baby. Reward pup for good behavior around baby and don't allow pup to dominate baby. Never leave baby and pup alone in the same room together- anything could happen! Teach baby as early as possible "gentle touch." Congratulations and best of luck! |
06-28-2013, 12:38 PM | #3 | |
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One more thing I would add it to allow the dog to find the baby one its own. Without making fuss, simply place the carrier on the floor and allow you pup to explore this strange addition to the family. If they get too curious use simply corrections/commands nothing to harsh. They will associate the harsh tones with the new baby. Don't know if you use baby talk with your dog now but if you do it will be hard for them to tell the difference if you use it with the new baby which can be confusing and create jealousy issues. So, that may have to stop. Congratulations and I wish you much luck !!!
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06-28-2013, 01:41 PM | #4 |
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| Great advice!!! Just popping on to wish you the best of luck with your new baby!
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06-28-2013, 02:35 PM | #5 |
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| Congratulations!! When my son was born, my beagle was 11 years old. When we brought Michael home from the hospital, my husband carried him in and I made a BIG fuss over Benji. Then we let Benji smell Michael and hear him cry etc. Everyone who came to visit, made a big fuss over Benji and then went in to see Michael. Whenever I was holding Michael I would also pet Benji with the other hand. I always tried to include him. Then when my son would go to sleep I made sure Benji got my undivided attention. It's hard, because you will be tired etc. but it will be worth it to have your fur baby and your skin baby be friends!! Wishing you the very best!! |
06-29-2013, 06:34 AM | #6 |
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| Ooh, OOH! Another thing I thought of- if you are planning on Babywearing (I'm a huge advocate of that and can't speak highly enough of a Moby style wrap!) practice wearing it with a doll or stuffed animal. It will get you used to the feeling and the wrapping of it but it will also get pup used to seeing you like that! Even if you aren't going to Babywear, carry a doll around that has been swaddled in a blanket. Again, it will help your wrapping skills and it will get the pup used to seeing you with something in your arms and is a good time to teach pup respect for the bundle (no jumping on it, pawing at it, etc.) Another thing, find recordings of babies crying and play them with the pup near by. Get her used to the sound as soon as you can so she doesn't panic when it happens for real! |
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