What if the baby is frightened of the dog, or the dog reacts negatively to the baby’s presence?
Every pet parent cherishes the moment when their furry and human children form a bond.
It’s a heartwarming sight that completes the family picture. However, the journey to this harmonious relationship can be fraught with anxiety.
The worst-case scenario is the dog causing harm to the baby. But if we’ve learned anything from countless dog and baby videos, as long as the parent is careful and watches every moment of their interaction, these fears are often unfounded.
Dogs might initially be wary of the little ones, but once they get a whiff of the baby, they usually fall head over paws in love.
Enter Teddy, a Husky who shares his home with his siblings – Phil and Niko, both Malamutes, and Milo, a cat who thinks he’s a Malamute. They live with their human parents and sister, Amelia.
The family is about to welcome a new addition – a baby boy.
The parents did an excellent job of preparing the dogs for the baby’s arrival.
They allowed the dogs to sniff the baby’s clothes and hats, giving them a sense of the impending change.
The dogs also got a chance to inspect the baby’s stroller, further familiarizing them with the new family member.
The moment of truth arrived when Teddy was brought in to meet his baby brother.
With the baby safely in the father’s arms, Teddy approached, sniffing the air around the baby with curiosity.
He seemed to wonder why this little creature didn’t have fur like him.
The father kept a gentle hand on Teddy’s head to keep him calm. Teddy seemed to understand that he needed to remain composed to stay near his brother.
He climbed onto the couch, laid down next to his father, and affectionately licked his face.
When it came to the baby, Teddy simply stared and sniffed, taking in his new sibling.
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Jake Manning is a senior writer at Shareably. Jake is a former college baseball player, but after graduating he realized his true passion lies in writing and traveling. Since graduating college, Jake has lived in 8 different cities, spanning 3 different continents. Now that he’s settled stateside, he looks forward to coaching his kids’ baseball team, writing his own novel, and continuing to share uplifting stories from around the globe.