SOME WAYS TO MAKE THEIRS A TAIL-WAGGING RELATIONSHIP.Wondering how Fido will react to the new baby? The American Kennel Club American Kennel Club (AKC), national organization in the United States devoted to the advancement and welfare of pure-bred dogs. It is comprised of approximately 500 autonomous clubs. has some important safety tips for the big moment when the two loved ones loved ones npl → seres mpl queridos loved ones npl → proches mpl et amis chers loved ones love npl are thrown together for the first time. Preparing for the first encounter is important because rivalry can develop between the family canine canine or canid Any domestic or wild dog or doglike mammal (e.g., wolf, jackal, fox) in the family Canidae, found throughout the world except in Antarctica and on most ocean islands. companion and the new baby. A good introduction will help the baby and the dog develop a safe and healthy relationship. When coming home from the hospital, the club advises that mom enter alone, sans baby. Then, she should introduce the dog to the baby's clothes, blanket, crib and other accessories. Finally, dog can meet baby. Try not to let the baby interrupt the dog's routine with you - feedings, walks and playtimes. The club cautions parents against ever leaving the baby and dog alone together. The dog also should not be allowed to sleep in the baby's room. Other tips from the American Kennel Club: Allow the dog to sniff items the baby will be using so the dog's scent will be on the items. This is sanitary sanitary /san·i·tary/ (san´i-tar?e) promoting or pertaining to health. san·i·tar·y adj. 1. Of or relating to health. 2. because dogs can pick up scents even after clothing has been washed. Handle a doll as if it were a baby and introduce the dog to it using the word ``baby.'' Have the dog sit or lie down whenever he is near the baby. If the dog has not been obedience-trained, this is a great time to do it. The dog needs to learn how to sit and heel, especially when he is around the baby. Introduce the dog to toddlers away from his territory, then on his property and finally in the house. Get the dog accustomed to a baby's cry. You can do this by tape-recording babies at the hospital. Let him investigate, but with all four feet on the floor. For more information, contact the AKC AKC - Ascending Kleene Chain Library at (212) 696-8245 or your local library for books on training and socializing your dog. Also consider contacting an AKC all-breed, breeding or obedience OBEDIENCE. The performance of a command. 2. Officers who obey the command of their superiors, having jurisdiction of the subject-matter, are not responsible for their acts. club in your area. For a geographic listing of clubs write to: AKC, 5580 Centerview Drive, Raleigh, N.C. 27606, call AKC Customer Service at (919) 233-9767, fax (919) 233-3740 or e-mail at infoakc.org. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: If you start Fido and baby out properly together, th ey will grow into fast friends during your child's formative formative /for·ma·tive/ (for´mah-tiv) concerned in the origination and development of an organism, part, or tissue. years. Andy Holzman/Special to the Daily News |
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