Prepare for doggy baby

Hurrah, we will have a baby! Great! - Falling over with her husband. When the great excitement a little fall, I begin to wonder how the baby will react to our giant Baas. - Somehow convince him - he laughs Maciek. I 'm not so sure ... I know that before us months of intensive work involving the beloved Leonberger accustomed to the presence of a small ball. I feel great, continue to walk so the dog obedience lessons. I am anxious to be polite. Baas has only a year, but it is very strong. It happens that when you walk I can not keep him on a leash. So now I do not go out with him alone, but together with her husband. I'm just afraid that suddenly snatch me up when he sees another pet. Even if his intentions are the most peaceful, it would unnecessarily upset .

A lot of time we devote to exercise, which brings visible results. Baas unhesitatingly responds to commands such as "sit ", "lie down ", "stay ". We learn it too quiet welcoming of guests. No jumping and licking his face. We managed to create a situation that command the dog goes to the indicated place and remains there until it is no reference .

- What will happen now with Baasem ? - Asks me friend, when she finds out about my pregnancy. - How so? - Do not quite understand. - Well, as your child is born, you probably will have to give this giant. After a hotbed of bacteria and germs. Besides, it can do harm dzidziusiowi - explains.

I explain to her that yes, I have many concerns about raising a child and a dog, but do not take into account the possibility of putting pet. I know some people do that. They are afraid for their children, but often their fears are unfounded. However, after these critical remarks girlfriends it some more training Baas .

The first change
In the evenings I sit on the couch and read a book. Then the dog lying at my feet and resting peacefully. Recently I noticed that willingly puts head on my stomach. Maybe it was a coincidence, and can really make sense ... we banned dog entering our bedroom, because there is no baby to sleep. It is important to doggy accustomed to change now. We go into the room, telling your dog to sit in front of the door, or send him on his couch. We tried that for him it was a special event and fun. To serve treats and favorite toys .

According to Andrew Klosinski, behaviourist and specialist therapies and animal behavior, well-behaved dog who knows his place and respecting their subordinate position to men, you will not have trouble accepting the new family member. It is important that the appearance of the child was not associated with total revolution in the pet's life so far, especially with the change in force in the house rules. If a dog has to have a ban on entering the room the baby, let the ban in force for a long time before you get it home.

The dog used to close and constant contact with the tutor must be taught to stay in their lair and deal with each other. The situation in which the child suddenly take place in the arms of his beloved lady, may give rise to a lot of trouble. So we bought the pet toys and teach him self-reliance. When the dog jumps on my knees (which he unfortunately still happens), we put ourselves on them and do not allow the doll to be licked and poked his paw .

Experts advise to accustom the dog to view the baby and children's accessories. Them, so we have a cot in the room and we put there a big doll. During the day, devote a few minutes to deal with it. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, rub olive, the dog had a chance to learn new smells and activities. Zwariowalismy ? Not at all! This is a small effort on our part, and I hope that the efforts to bring the expected results. That's not all! We recorded tape with the sound of what seems an infant, and let go of her Baasowi. At first I was very surprised and worried. Now there are calls for no special attention. I read also that if the pet so far he opened the door, need to replace the door handles on round knobs .

visits friends
A few days ago we were visited by friends of the four-month- old daughter. We were very curious to see how the Baath react to the little guy. Prior to the time set for the meeting of doggie went for a long walk to the wyszalal. When friends called to the door, the husband Baas held on a leash, stroking him behind the ear, which Leos loves, and told him to sit politely. Doggy little pluck, but Maciek consistently told him to remain in this position. We asked you first entered the girl's father himself. Baas was very glad visits, wagging his tail, and of course wanted to jump into his arms. Rebuked say, refrained from this sudden gesture of joy. After a moment, the threshold exceeded familiar with the baby. The dog was already clearly less excited about their views, but curiously watched the new stranger .

Maciek all the time holding the dog, if this too suddenly wanted to get closer to the baby. Behind its elegant behavior Baas was rewarded handsomely treats and wyczochrany .

After a few minutes he returned to the message and playing with his toys, not paying attention to us. Revived only when the girl began to cry. He walked over to see what was going on, but our calm voice reassured, returned to the message. That meeting definitely eased fears as Baas treat our baby .

Behave differently when they came others familiar with the five-year -old son. Doggy almost went crazy at the sight of the boy! He was finally a fantastic friend to have fun. He treated him like a puppy. Frank was not afraid of your pet, but this was from him twice. Accost him doggy paw licking. The whole time we watched them play. Fortunately, the behavior Baas had even a hint of aggression. Doggy allowed Frank to many ...

We learn from mistakes
I realize that when I get home from the hospital, Baas could so much cheer to my view, that forget my manners. Ideally, someone else brought the newborn home. At that time I 'll be able to say hello to the dog. When Baas have to calm down, let him sniffing the child.

We already know how it is important to first contact with the child was a dog pleasant, joyful, but also calm. Nervous reactions guardians or even panicky fear is that a dog can do harm, make the pet feel the tension and anxiety he will react if unnecessary excitement. Such a situation occurred with our friends. When I crossed the threshold of the apartment with a newborn child, their homesick German shepherd lunged at them with joy. His weight forced the wall terrified mother who was holding her son in her arms. - It was horrible! I was very scared that Bari will hurt little one. I started to scream. Husband violently jerked doggie ... It got nervous - says King.

- After that, I let the pet closer to the child. I told him to remain in bed. He did not understand the whole situation. Now I know how big mistake we made. It took several weeks before Bari has accepted our son, and we reacted hysterically as he neared him - adds King.

The first weeks of cohabitation are very important for sophistication in a dog belief that the emergence of a toddler is a really great event. The key is good associations. When I scrolled baby, I Baasowi tidbit when I feed them, scratch him behind the ear ...

We will remove from the room where they reside together child and a dog, a potential dispute items as toys and bowls. Each contact of the infant with a dog should be supervised by adults. Baas inadvertently may fall over a child in the fun and scare. Temperament and spontaneous emotional baby and insufficient motor coordination may in turn threaten leosiowi .

Ah, this allergy
- What will you do if you find that your child is allergic to dog hair ? It can advance better to get rid of the trouble ... - gently suggests aunt. Calmly explain that if in the early years of life, children grow up in a home where the dog lives, it is a lower risk of hypersensitivity to allergens.

Growing up with a pet trains the immune system, making it less sensitive to factors that may trigger asthma or hay fever. Modern life has simply become too clean, which means that the immune system of children is not in contact with enough germs to develop properly. The presence of the dog that bit changes state .

As proof of this thesis I presented the results of a study conducted by Joachim Heinrich of the National Center for environmental Health Research in Munich, from which it is clear that the presence of a dog in the home during infancy is associated with a significantly lower incidence of sensitization to pollens and inhaled allergens in children.

To remove any doubt about our decision to leave home Baas, ask your pediatrician Wojciech Lewandowski, and according to him doing the right thing. - Dog is our faithful companion, but unfortunately could endanger your baby. You have to take care of it to keep you healthy. It should be under constant supervision of veterinarians. In this way, responsible parents prevent infection of zoonotic diseases, which can arise beloved pet - explains the doctor. - A child brought up with a neat and zsocjalizowanym doggie will certainly be developed very well .

The psychologist advises
The common aspects of raising a child and a dog also talk with a psychologist. - Toddlers respond positively to view pets and usually seek to close contact with them. That's why dog therapy is an excellent adjunct to physical rehabilitation youngest patients. Quadrupeds also help in the treatment of children with autism, cerebral palsy and emotional disorders - says Marta PESK, a psychologist, mother of two years Matt and owner goldenki luring the Brera. - For a toddler who has no siblings, contact with a dog is extremely important. It is a companion to play with and teach responsibility - he added. - For example, my son know how much it uses, communing with your pets. Despite the young age no longer its responsibility for the pet. Checks whether a doggy water bowl if everything he ate. Puppy took when Matt was six months. Thanks to him, he learned delicacy. He knows that animals can not pull the ear or tail, because it hurts them. Child and dog live in a great good terms. Our female is a faithful confidante son. When he has a problem, it complains about her, then hugs her. I have no doubt that child through contact with doggie develops empathy .

Obstacles to overcome
We live on the ground floor, so I should not have major problems with wearing trolley. I wonder, however, the issue walks. How to solve this problem? Can I together with a dog and a child in a wheelchair to wander around the park ? What happens when the Baath see some other pet and necessarily will want to read it ? But I can not keep him on a leash, while leading truck .

When considering the pros and cons, I choose to walk alone with the child, separately from the dog. It does not matter that awaits me double the effort and the prospect of traveling several kilometers. Faster I get into shape after pregnancy.

Meanwhile, we can not wait to the new family member. We hope that the Baath shares our enthusiasm .