In social networks you probably came across funny videos with dogs and cats that do not want to see a new animal in the house. The problem is that with the child it will not be a joke. The situation will be even more serious: a person will start growing, to show character, which clearly affect the comfortable nurse. Nevertheless, the animal can get used to the appearance of a baby in the house and even make friends with him if you do everything right. It offers several effective advice already tested by psychologists on animals.
Make a plan
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), "the dogs may be impatient in relation to children, and may also be jealous because they stopped being in the spotlight." The same applies to cats: some of them can be characterized by nature and try to fight "strangers". AKS advises in advance to install children's furniture in the apartment to give an animal to sniff it, and then transfer his tray and a sleeping place in a closer place - where it will feel safe from the baby's shouts. At the same time, it is worth incorporating the sounds of crying and give an animal treat - such a workout method will reduce its vigilance and makes it get used to frightening sounds.
slowly change the habits of a pet
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Changing habits
With the advent of the child, it can change both the time of walks, and the one who will walk with the dog. Veterinarians advise in advance to teach an animal to walk along with a pram: let him understand that you will move at a slow pace for a while, and not run, as usual. Or you can alternate calm walks with the stroller and active games in the park so that the dog does not experience stress and do not associate a change in favorite habits with the appearance of the baby. If you understand that you do not cope with the load, hide a dog waggery - abroad such a service is popular.
Set borders
In advance, pass the pet to the fact that he will be forbidden to jump into the crib or at all go to the child's room. Also, learn him from the habit of jumping at you at the meeting: When you carry a child in your arms, such an animal behavior can be dangerous. If the pet is sleeping in your bed, and you want to sleep with a child after birth, also learn him from happing in your bed - prepare a comfortable bed and smoothly alternate it there. After the birth of a child, bring a diaper or a blanket with his smell before discharge from the maternity hospital, so that the animal is used to him, and did not meet the baby with laware or hiss.
introduce a pet with a child when it will be ready
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Homecoming
When you first come home from the maternity hospital, greet your cat or a dog just as always - this will calm their nerves. Always keep a newborn in your arms. If you see that the animal is agitated, postpone the acquaintance until the next day, while the pet does not come to himself. Never leave a child with an animal unattended, even if it never showed aggression - it can be dangerous.