If you haven’t been exposed to the relevant knowledge, then you will find that it is notable that dogs are very jealous of newborns and even wary, but in most cases, they will follow suit. The baby grows and gradually disappears.
This is because the owners focus their energy on the children, which will make the dog feel inferior and unhappy.
Another reason is that the cry of a child can make the dog nervous and uncomfortable. Nowadays, many people watch more baby-related videos with their dogs before preparing to have a child so that the dog can get used to the sound.
I did all the above, but the dog is still sad; what should I do
Dogs have many characteristics, including their strong adaptability. Dogs are very adaptable, but they need their owners to do their homework in advance, otherwise forcibly adapting will only be counterproductive
So before welcoming a newborn, please pay attention to the following points
furniture:
Newborns need many things, such as cribs, strollers, diapers, etc. It takes up all kinds of space, so it must be prepared in advance at this time, giving the dog a certain amount of time to adapt
rather than waiting for the baby to be born before buying it, which will make the dog “more difficult.”
New scents:
Dogs learn about the world through scent, and so are children
The newborn will not be brought home immediately after birth, and it will take 4 to 7 days to observe in the hospital, depending on the state of the pregnant woman and the baby. At this time, if you can bring home small clothes and a blanket with a baby smell, let the dog know the smell of the baby in advance.
Know:
Some dogs will not have contact with children from childhood to adulthood, and even some will shadow children.
So what should I do? The best way is to bring it into contact with children, especially those who like dogs. Let the dog get used to some behaviors of children, such as groping, screaming, etc., which will significantly help contact newborns in the future.
Toys:
Newborns must have a lot of toys. These toys will make sounds and lights. If your dog has not touched these things, Then it is likely to be afraid.
So like the furniture above, prepare these toys and show the dog more.
