Jack Russell Training: Introducing Jack And New Baby
Inspite of successful jack russell training, it’s expected for new parents to feel apprehensive in bringing home and introducing their new baby to the resident pet. Dogs who have been the family’s baby for quite a while are more likely to feel envious to the attention and affection the new baby gets.
There is however really no need to worry about this because there are many simple and effective ways to train your pet to get accustomed to the child:
- Months before the birth of your baby, make some necessary change in lifestyle. Allow your pet to check out your baby’s sleeping area and get him accustomed to the presence of toys, nappies, blankets and other baby stuff. Your pet should further understand that your lap is not his anymore and that he cannot just sit on it anytime.
- A dog that’s reliably trained with basic obedience like sit, stay and down is less troublesome. However, if your pet has not yet perfected those commands, it is best to take the dog training seriously long before the baby comes home. Those commands are crucial in controlling your pet in various occasions.
- Before bringing home the baby (if delivered at the hospital), bring home the blankets first, garments or other stuff the baby has donned or used. This is to acquaint your jack russell with the baby’s scent.
- If it’s time for the mother and the baby to come home, it is best if another family member is the one carrying the baby. This prevents creating negative encounter on the first meeting should you need to ignore him or tell him “off” or “go away”.
- The pet’s first meeting with the baby should be a positive encounter.
A dog breed as active as jack russell terrier can make a family busy, much more with the new family member. Efficient time and task management will help make things easy.
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