Jealousy is a natural feeling that arises when one feels
rejected within a nucleus because, in this case, another member overshadows all
attention
In this article we will
give you some tips so that your dog is never jealous of the baby, and that he
can have a good relationship in the home. Do not hesitate and continue reading
our article Dog and child: how to avoid jealousy to
know how to avoid jealousy between your dog and your
child.
Prepare for baby's arrival
In this article we will offer you a little guide so that you can
understand all the steps to follow in order to prevent this from
happening. For this, before the baby arrives, it is very important to
start changing your usual routine. In this way, your dog will begin to
understand that things will change but that they will be better.
Having your dog participate in this wonderful experience is very
important: as a sociable being with feelings, the dog must participate as much
as possible in this process so that he can understand and prepare for what will
happen. Remember that dogs have a sixth sense, so we recommend letting
it approach your belly.
Before the baby arrives, the whole family begins to prepare
several things: the room, the cradle, the clothes, the toys ... You must allow
the dog to sniff quietly everything that will surround the child. Rejecting
your dog at this time is the first mistake that triggers dog jealousy for the
child.
It is very important to stress that if the schedules for walks,
meals, etc. can be changed due to the baby's arrival, it is better to start
preparing these changes as soon as possible. It is necessary to accustom
your dog to walk with another person, to prepare its food, to fix a ringing so
as not to forget certain habits, etc ... Do not allow your pet to
undergo an abrupt change in his routine.
Once the baby is born, let your dog sniff the used clothes of
the new family member. In this way he can get used to his smell, it will
be an additional factor that will make him appreciate his arrival.
Presentation of the baby and the dog
Once the baby is home, your dog will do everything possible to
find out who it is. Maybe he has never seen a baby before. If he is
already used to his smell, he will be more confident and relaxed in the face of
this new presence.
At the beginning, it is normal that it is difficult for you to
let your dog approach your baby, it is normal that you wonder: "And if my
dog is confused? And if he believes that the baby is a toy ? Take time to present
them. However, it is basic that from the first day your
dog has visual and gestural contact with the baby. Watch
her attitude carefully.
Little by little, you will be able to approach the baby to the
dog. If the dog is calm, quiet and docile with you, why should he not be
with your baby?
Another subject, completely different, is when we talk about a
dog whose character we do not know or its possible reaction because it is an
adopted dog for example. In these cases, and if you have any doubts, we
recommend that you call the SPA to inquire or call an ethologist to monitor the
presentation process.
Growth of the child with a dog
Up to 3/4 years of age, children are often gentle and
affectionate with dogs. As they get older, they begin to experiment and go
through everything around them in a more abrupt way. You will have to
teach your children what it means to have a dog in the family and
what it entails: tenderness, love, respect, companionship, responsibility, etc.
It is very important to teach your child that, although the dog
does not respond adequately to what is asked of him, they should never harm or
compel him: the dog is not a robot or toy, it's a sentient being. A dog
that feels attacked can react by defending itself, don't forget that.
For the child's cohabitation and emotional development to be
ideal, you must share with your child the responsibilities that a dog
entails. An example is to allow him to accompany you during walks, explain
how and when he should give him food, etc. Including the child in these daily
tasks will be beneficial for him and for his relationship with your dog .
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