Inspite of effective jack russell training, it is expected for new parents to feel concerned in taking home and introducing their new bundle of joy to the resident pet. Dogs who have been the family’s baby for quite some time are more likely to feel envious to the attention and affection the new baby gets.

But there’s really no need to be worried about this because there are lots of simple and effective ways to train your pet to get accustomed to the child:

  • Months before the birth of your baby, make some necessary lifestyle changes. Allow your pet to explore your baby’s sleeping area and get him used to the presence of toys, nappies, blankets and other baby stuff. Your pet should also know that your lap isn’t his anymore and he cannot simply sit on it anytime.
  • A dog that is reliably trained with basic obedience like sit, stay and down is less troublesome. However, if your pet hasn’t yet mastered those commands, it is best to take the dog training seriously long before the baby comes home. Those commands are essential in controlling your pet in various situations.
  • Before bringing home the baby (if born at  the hospital), bring home the blankets first, garments or other stuff the baby has donned or used. This is to acquaint your jack russell with the baby’s smell.
  • If it’s time for the mother and the baby to come home, it is best if another member of the family is the one carrying the baby. This prevents creating negative experience on the first meeting should you need to disregard him or tell him “off” or “go away”.
  • The pet’s very first meeting with the baby should be a positive encounter.

A dog breed as active as jack russell terrier can make a family occupied, much more with the new family member. Efficient time and task management can help make things easy.

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