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When you are preparing yourself and your house to receive a new baby, do not forget about your dog.
Before you bring the baby home, make someone take something with the baby’s scent (such as a blanket) for your dog to investigate. When the baby actually arrives home for the first time, give your dog a warm but calm welcome and distract him with some treats.
When your dog finally meets the baby, keep rewarding him for appropriate behavior. However, never forget to supervise any interactions between them to prevent anxiety or injury.
Despite the hectic caring for a new baby, you should try to maintain regular routines as much as you can in order for your pet to adjust. Quality time should be also spent your dog. That will help both of you to relax.
With patience, training and some adjustments, you can all live together safely and happily as one big family.