The integration of fur babies and human babies can bring a sense of wholeness to the family. However, the process can be anxiety-inducing.
There is always the possibility that the human baby will react negatively to the dog's presence, crying whenever it comes near. Similarly, the dog may not take kindly to the new addition to the family, barking or growling every time it sees the tiny human.
Rarely do we see scenarios where dogs hurt human babies, and even more rarely do we see dogs not fall in love with them after a good sniff.
Teddy the Husky, along with his Malamute siblings Phil and Niko, and his feline brother Milo, who thinks he's a Malamute too, all share a home with their human parents and sister Amelia.
The newest addition to the family, a human baby brother, is about to meet Teddy the Husky, Phil and Niko the Malamutes, and their feline brother, Milo.
However, before the introduction, their parents took the necessary precautions and gave each pet time to settle down. They decided to introduce the dogs individually to avoid overwhelming the baby and minimize the risk of injury among the pets.
The dogs' parents were successful in preparing them for meeting their new baby brother.
Prior to the introduction, the parents allowed the dogs to sniff the baby's clothes and hats, as they had already sensed their mother's pregnancy and the forthcoming changes in their home and lives. In addition, the father brought out the baby's stroller, which the dogs inspected before sniffing.
Do you believe the dogs are prepared for this encounter?
Teddy, the youngest of all the dogs, hadn’t gone through the experience of meeting a new baby, unlike Phil and Niko who had already met their sister Amelia. As a result, their parents chose to introduce Teddy to his baby brother first.
With Dad's free hand on Teddy's head, he managed to keep the dog from getting too excited.
Amazingly, Teddy seemed to understand that he needed to remain calm while beside his brother. He hopped onto the couch, lay down beside his father, and gave him a few licks on the face. However, when it came to the baby, Teddy simply gazed at him and sniffed him.
Perhaps Teddy is still trying to process the concept of this new addition to the family.
However, if his parents have faith in the baby, perhaps there is no cause for concern after all.
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