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Post by dylansdad on Nov 5, 2014 8:25:55 GMT -5
We are to become grandparents for the 1st time in the next couple of weeks - we're very excited  The new family will be visiting us over Christmas - any hints & tips on introducing 3 boingy hounds to a very little person ? Both new parents are dog friendly Cheers |
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Post by lurcherlot on Nov 5, 2014 10:51:52 GMT -5
Congratulations  Hope both the birth and the introductions to the dogs goes smoothly. |
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Post by sharonhigh45 on Nov 5, 2014 11:39:12 GMT -5
Congrats and hope that everything goes smoothly with the birth and the houndies being introduced.
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Post by gvgeam on Nov 5, 2014 12:30:03 GMT -5
Congratulations! It's lovely being a grandparent. With care and a relaxed approach, I'm sure you'll be able to introduce your newest family member.
When my grandson was born (now almost 6), he came to our house for a visit at about 2 weeks old. We let the dogs have a look at the baby but then they weren't that interested to be honest, possibly because we didn't make a fuss over a dog sniffing baby. We were still careful, of course, that they were never left alone with baby. I wouldn't keep them away: babies make weird noises and smell interesting so it's only natural that dogs will be interested. I think they're also good at picking up that this is a little person. At 4 months though, baby was too scary for Riley (GSDx): he adopted the 'if I can't see you' approach and would avert his eyes when in the same room. He did get over that though. When baby was 18 months old he was 'talking' to me over the end of the sofa and it was a while before I realised he seemed taller than he should - he was standing on Riley!
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Post by traceywacey on Nov 6, 2014 6:10:36 GMT -5
My Grand daughter is now 1 and things have gone really well with the dogs. I think it is important to not get stressed about it as the dogs will pick up on that. We let all our dogs have a sniff of her and they then most were not bothered. Pippa was a bit huffy at first. My Cesar really likes to be near her and will always lie not far from her. It is as if he is checking she is ok. There is no malice or control about it. Now she is walking around it can be a bit more work because it is now about training her that she must not go in to their space and she must treat them with respect. I am really proud with my lot and how they have managed dealing with a little sprogg. We look after her every Wednesday so they do see quite a bit of her.
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