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Originally Posted by AngelFae  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!  |
Excellent advise !!
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 !!!