Baby on the way Hi everyone! My husband and I own a spunky 2 year old male. We are about to bring a new member to our family and are concerned about how he is going to handle the transition. Theo has responded with varying degrees to other children. Any suggestions? Help! |
new baby My boy handled a new baby that was his like he was the mommy that was three years ago,he lets her do anythng to him, takes his toys, likes to lay on him and when she was a puppy he let her hang from his ears, I also got a puppy mill boy two weeks ago and he does the same with him. |
Thanks! I guess I'm just worried because Theo barks at little kids and is so protective of me. We may do a trainer just in case but your reply makes me feel better. |
I would do an in-home visit with a trainer - make sure it's a clicker/cookie trainer because you want the dog to have a good experience. You don't want new child to = harsh methods. I would have a lot of suggestions because Loki likes to bark at other dogs and is also protective of me, and I was concerned about how he would handle Sammy when she came to live with us. He didn't react in the jealous/protective way I was worried about. I thought he would get mad if I held her, he didn't, although he did become more affectionate. I thought he would get mad if she took his bully stick - at first she wasn't interested and he was thrilled about that but now she takes his stuff all the time and he just sits there confused and gives me this sad look. I reward him for not barking at her or trying to take it back. The only issue we've had was feeding time. Food is the most important thing in the world to Loki. Sammy's only slightly interested in food. Therefore Loki freak out thinking he had to share and then try to finish Sammy's food. Luckily, since I've done training with Loki, I knew how to handle the situation. That's why I recommend taking a class and having an in-home visit so that you can learn the skills NOW to be able to deal with things. Also, make sure that you have a crate and know how to use it. There simply will be times when you cannot supervise dog AND baby and it's best if he is confined. Loki thinks crate time is NAP time and runs to his crate for a treat! |
Victoria Stilwell Check out her book - It's Me or the Dog. There was a section in it that made perfect sense. Basically wrap a doll in a blanket and get the dog used to not being able to jump up your lap when you have the bundle, gently sniff the "baby" etc. I jut got the book from the library but I'm sure you could buy it. |
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