Probably half of the owners of dogs - friends of a man and a baby take an animal into the house for the sake of children. "Mommy, I dreamed that we took a dog" - a rare mother never heard anything like this from her crumbs.
What kind of breed do you prefer?
Dog handlers can not give an unambiguous answer to this question, because the main role is played not by breed, but by upbringing. There are cases when the "dearest" cocker spaniel keeps the whole family in awe, and at the same time, menacing Rottweilers are often the kindest nannies that allow children anything.
Ten recommended breeds: Collie, St. Bernard, Newfoundland, Spaniel, German Shepherd, Poodle, Mittel-Schnauzer, Risenschnauzer, Boxer and Airedale Terrier. Rarely, but also quite often, they advise Bobtail, Labrador, dog, dachshund, chow-chow, zwergschnauzer, rottweiler, pug and setters.
It is not excluded that the children stay together with Shelty, Black Terrier, Chihuahua, Central Asian Shepherd, Irish Wolfhound, Mongrels, Eastern European Shepherd Dog, and the Afghan greyhound. With proper education, a dog of any breed can get along perfectly well in a family with a child.
It is believed that the puppy can be taken to the house when the child turns 6 years old. It is at this age that children begin to understand that animals can feel pain. Until that age, the child and the dog alone should not remain.
It is very important to teach the child to be affectionate with the dog - the friend of the person and the baby. We need to show him how to stroke an animal, how to play joint games. It should be explained that you can not drag the puppy by the scruff, pull at the ears, paws and cause him another pain, tease him, take his food from him.
Teach your child not to wake the animal while it is resting. If the dog wants to leave, let her stay alone and rest.
School of Safety
Do you expect a family replenishment? It is necessary to prepare the dog in advance for the emergence of a new member of the family and support.
First, it is necessary for the dog to get used to the change in the regime of the day and in the way of life. You will now have to postpone your walks and restrict your freedom of movement around the house. Close the door to the room where the baby will be, it is necessary even before its appearance. Gradual transition will help the dog - a friend of a person and a baby is easier to adapt to the appearance of a new member of the family.
Secondly, the emergence of a new man in the house requires strict adherence to hygiene. It is necessary to process the dog from worms and fleas, during the walk to protect from communication with homeless animals and not allow to pick up trash or scraps on the street.
Thirdly, when the baby has already been born, you can transfer from the hospital any item with its smell and give a sniff to the dog for dating. And when mom and baby come home, it is necessary to keep the pet in the collar and leash.
Do not allow the dog to jump, just quietly let it sit sniffing at the new owner. Because, as a rule, as soon as the dog satisfies curiosity, it will begin to ignore the crumbs.
All is surmountable!
But, unfortunately, it also happens that the relationship between the child and the pet is very tense. Most often it happens if the dog is spoiled and used to feel like a major family member. In warlike dogs, unstable psyche.
If the dog is just trying to switch your attention from the baby to yourself, imitating a limp or a general malaise, you will have to give her a little. You can take it with you for a walk.
While the baby sleeps in the stroller, you can safely play with the dog - a friend of the person and the baby or do her training. Be sure to train the dog so that one day not become the master of an angry and gloomy creature who has lost all contact with you.
The dog does not feel sympathy for the child? She simply shuns him and is afraid? Do not make her communicate with a crumb! Over time, they will learn to live together if, of course, she realizes that she is not deprived of your attention and any of her gestures of goodwill towards the child are immediately encouraged.
The most difficult situation is when the dog is categorically negative about the baby and considers himself to be the most important being in the family. This problem is easier to prevent than correct. If you do not timely revise your relationship with the animal, then skirmishes can not be avoided.
Your pet is extremely spoiled, and you can not cope with it yourself?
Do not think that everything is formed by itself. Refer to the filmmakers. They know how to train dogs and know the approach to them. In extreme cases, when a dog can not be corrected even by training with a specialist, you will have to give it to your parents or acquaintances, because even a small dog is dangerous for the child. And, alas, you have to choose.
It happens that a good-natured dog bites a child. The bite serves to hurt, and pain can be caused to make it clear that the baby's behavior is not pleasant. "A dog is biting" when a child squeezes a puppy, offends him, gives him no peace.There will come a time when the offended puppy will fight back.It just makes it clear that he does not like it when they hurt.
The death of a pet
Unfortunately, our pets are not eternal. This tragedy must be given to feel and the child, despite the fact that it causes terrible spiritual pain. If the dog suffers from a chronic illness, and you decided to put it to sleep, do not dedicate it to this crumb. Say that you took her to the operation, and then she will go to the sanatorium to other dogs and will live there.