New Baby and Your Dog: The Super Easy Guide for Dog Parents

A baby is coming? Wow! Exciting times ahead! 

But wait – what about your dog? Don’t worry, we’ve got a special plan to help your dog and baby become best buddies.

Imagine your dog feeling scared or left out when the new baby arrives. No fun, right? 

We want to make sure your dog feels loved, safe, and important – just like always!

Think of this like dog training, but for your whole family. We’ll help your dog learn some super cool new skills:

Respect Baby Spaces

• Your dog will learn to be gentle around baby stuff

• They’ll know which areas are “baby zones”

• No jumping, no running around like crazy

Make New Family Rules

• Your dog will learn new routines

• They’ll understand when to be calm

• They’ll know they’re still a super important family member

Easy Steps to Success

• Practice walking with a pretend baby stroller

• Let your dog hear baby sounds (like crying) before baby comes

• Give your dog special quiet places to relax

• Make sure your dog still gets lots of playtime and exercise

When your dog understands what’s happening, they’ll be:

• Calm

• Happy

• Excited to meet the new family member

Huge Bonus = Your dog can be an awesome big brother or sister to the baby!