During pregnancy - let the dog get used to playing by itself

Pregnant mothers undergo many changes during pregnancy. Movement becomes increasingly difficult. Dogs are very sensitive. They can see changes in the body shape of their female owners, and they can also feel that their male owners are very concerned about their future mothers. Dogs feel that their owners don't take them seriously. In order to attract their owners' attention, some dogs will do uncharacteristic pranks.

Countermeasures: While the owner is planning to welcome the "baby", he should also include adjustments to his relationship with the dog. First of all, in order not to make the dog overly dependent, it is necessary to appropriately reduce the time spent with the dog. Calculating the full value of 10 points, it will be reduced to 8 or 6 points from now on, and ultimately the goal of the dog being left alone can entertain himself. For those large dogs who want to go for long walks, for the sake of their health, it is better to entrust other friends to do it for you.

After delivery - familiarize yourself with the smell before meeting

Dogs are very curious about the unknown thing we call "baby". When we are not sure how it will react to the newborn, it takes a new baby with it. When a baby comes home suddenly, an interested dog can be dangerous to the baby.

Countermeasures: Keep the dog in a pet hospital for 2-3 days, and then the owner will go home after giving birth. This is the most ideal situation. It is most important to be familiar with the smell before meeting, so give your dog a sniff of clothing and items with baby scent first. Also avoid meeting your dogs immediately when they come home, and never let them be in the same room.

Neonatal period - let the dog gradually get closer to the baby

After the dog gets used to the smell of the baby, the meeting ceremony for the owner to introduce the baby to the dog is very important, and should be based on the dog's expression and reaction Determine if it is friendly or aggressive.

Countermeasures: First hold the baby in your hands and meet the dog, and pay attention to the dog's reaction. A highly excitable dog should be ordered to stay in a sitting position. If it can get along with the "baby" in a friendly manner, the owner should give verbal or material rewards. Let the dog feel that "meeting the baby is a good thing."

The initial meeting time is 1-2 minutes, and then the meeting time is increased every day to increase the level of rewards. But even if the dog can get along well with the baby, you must absolutely ensure that the baby is placed outside the dog's sphere of influence. The dog has no intention of attacking the baby, but the possibility of accidentally injuring the baby still exists.

Early childhood - don’t let the baby bully it

Pay special attention when the baby can crawl independently. They will treat the dog as their own toy. Increased exposure leading to injuries and accidentsThere are more opportunities (for details, see Dog bites child in the face link). At this time, you should pay close attention to their every move.

Countermeasures: There are dogs that are friendly to children and there are dogs that are afraid of children. Dogs that run away because they are afraid of children will end up biting them when chased by them.