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GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUR
NEW BABY AND THE FAMILY PUG

. As soon as you are aware there is to be a new baby in the house, begin
to prepare your family Pug. Do not leave it until the new baby arrives. It is
important that your dog associates with the new baby with as few disruptions as possible.

2. Make sure that your Pug has a basic understanding of good behaviour. Being able to sit or lie quietly for short periods, not jumping up, walking on the lead without pulling and coming when called are essential.

3. It is likely that your Pug is used to being the "baby" in the family and may find it difficult losing this position. Get your Pug used to being left alone for short periods of time every day.

4. If you intend to exclude your Pug from particular areas of your dwelling after the baby arrives, establish these rules well in advance of the baby's arrival. Ideally, the Pug should be excluded from the baby's bedroom.

5. Teach your Pug to walk gently next to the pram or buggy.

6. Get your Pug accustomed to new items of furniture such as playpens, carry cots and highchairs before the baby arrives. If possible, get a tape recording of baby noises and play it in a place where the baby will normally be so that the Pug becomes accustomed to these sounds. Also teach the Pug the difference between his/her toys and the baby's.

7. Make sure that you develop a routine and stick to it once the baby arrives: It is important that the Pug receives sufficient mental and physical stimulation and the same amount of tender, loving care as before the baby arrived.

 

8. Try not to make a big issue with the Pug about the arrival of the baby. Teach the Pug how to approach the baby carefully and gently. Allow the Pug to make initial Investigations and approaches under your supervision.

9. Associate the baby's presence with positive things. Give the Pug titbits and lavish praise for desired behaviour around the baby. Do not place the baby on the floor with the Pug and never shout at or hit your Pug for approaching the baby incorrectly. Gently show the Pug what you wish him/her to do and offer a reward for responding.

10. Ensure that your Pug is healthy and is up to date with worming and vaccinations before the baby arrives.

11. NEVER leave any baby or small child unattended with any Pug.

12. If your Pug has any behavioural problems, make sure that you resolve these before the baby arrives, or if you are in any doubt about your Pugs behaviour after the baby arrives, consult your vet who can, if necessary, refer you to a local animal behaviour counsellor.

 

 

 

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