How do I train my dog to calm down around my baby?
Carlee Davis
2025-06-29 10:30:59
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Bring Home Baby's Blanket After your baby is born, but before bringing your new family member home from the hospital, bring home a blanket or article of clothing the baby has been wrapped in. Allow your dog to sniff and explore the blanket at its own pace. By the time you bring your newborn home, your dog should be somewhat familiar with the baby's scent. For the initial meeting between the dog and baby, one person should hold the baby while the other has control of the dog. Keep the dog on the leash while you bring it over to say hello. Don't force the dog to approach the baby, but be sure to give the pup lots of praise and encouragement for approaching calmly. Tell Your Dog What You Want Instead of waiting to see if your dog is going to try to jump up or greet the baby too exuberantly or with aggression, let the dog know how you expect it to behave. As your dog approaches the new baby, give it a command, such as "down" or "sit." Maintain Your Dog's Schedule One of the reasons many dogs behave badly when a new baby is brought home is because they get stressed at all the changes taking place in the house. Try to make sure the dog gets fed and walked at the same times it always did before the baby came home.
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