Dogs and babies - advice for dog owners with children in My Baby Radio interview
I was interviewed recently by My Baby Radio, the online radio station for families and new parents, to offer advice on living with dogs and children.
From My Baby Radio.com: “Introducing dogs and babies can be tough and introducing a family dog to a newborn baby is always a worrying time for parents. Attacks on little ones by man’s best friend seem to be reported in the media on a regular basis. However, canine behaviour specialist Dr. Jez Rose believes the incidents make the news because they are still relatively rare and it’s that which makes them worth reporting on.
If you’re the proud owner of a dog but have a new baby on the way, you may be worried about your pet’s reaction. Alternatively, your family could be thinking about getting a dog but you don’t know what to look for. Are some breeds better with children than others? Which ones need the most exercise? The list goes on!
Well, fear not because Jez Rose, a leading canine behaviour specialist has the answers to all your questions.
In this podcast, Jez outlines how you should involve your dog when your newborn arrives. He also argues that all dogs can be trained and there’s no such thing as a bad dog. One of the big mistakes is leaving children and dogs alone in a room together and he advises to listen to the dog’s warnings. If your dog is growling, move the child away.
Take a listen to the My Baby Radio podcast here and click here for a free poster which teaches children how to behave safely around other dogs and here for a poster which teaches the basics of doggy body language so you’ll know when they’re scared or uncomfortable.
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