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Old 05-08-2004, 11:36 AM
Judi W Judi W is offline
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Re: Newborn - Transitioning Greta

I see no reason for a driveway introduction and suspect it will be more likely to stimulate jumping to get a good look. This baby is not going to be a visitor but a resident of the home. Give the dog the information that the baby is precious to you and under your protection and ownership. Bring the baby in and sit down so it is not held high causing the dog to jump to see what it is, then have the dog come in on a loose lead held by your husband with the caution to "be gentle" if she starts poking too vigorously during the sniffing that will follow is often an excellent method for those initial sniffs. Dogs want ample time to sniff and sniff and sniff deeply (the diaper area is particularly fascinating). You want her to know what and who the baby is.

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