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Name: upallnight
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Hi, our greyhound (Sammy) is 5 years old. We adopted him 4 months ago right off the race track. "Home" was a whole new world to him. He is so gentle and sweet and minds his own business. He is still pretty scared of new things and I have been pregnant the whole time we've had him so I am certain he has no clue a baby is coming. Any suggestions to make this transition easy on him?
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Name: lindalu | Date: Jan 10th, 2008 5:49 PM
First of...Congrats to you on your pregnancy and on Sammy's new new arrival, second I commend you for taking the time to help provide a proper home for both baby and Sammy.

There are a couple things you can do to help Sammy with the baby's arrival. You can start by leaving out such baby items like blankets, diapers, you can even set up the nursery and allow Sammy access to it so he can get the full scent of the items. Prior to bringing the baby home take an item that has the scent of the baby and let Sammy smell it leave it where he can smell it when ever he likes. By doing these things it can help Sammy get accustom to the new scent of the baby gradually, thus making the baby a known acceptable member.

There are other things that will need to be done after the baby has arrived home. You will want Sammy to know that the baby is a chosen higher pack member then he, soooo when that time comes there will be several things that will have to be done to achieve the baby's higher pack status. 

Name: upallnight | Date: Jan 10th, 2008 7:38 PM
Well, we have allowed him constant access to the nursery. He has absolutely no interest in it an wont even go in there unless we call him in there. As for dominance, with him I doubt it will be an issue. He is kind of quiet and doesnt mind being by himself. Most of the time if we are in the living room he prefers to lay down in our adjoining study. He is good with children though, just lets them do whatever they want to him and when he's had enough he goes to bed in our room. He seems curious about them and to trust them more so then adults right off the bat. I just don't want him to be too freaked out and feel like he got the boot when Emma comes home. 

Name: lindalu | Date: Jan 10th, 2008 8:47 PM
Sounds like you are on the right track. I'm sure he will be fine! besides greyhounds have such passive personalities, one of the sweetest breeds I have ever seen.

I once fostered a greyhound he was also directly from the race ring. The poor guy had no clue what most things were he couldn't even climb a flight of stairs. I do so love the breed! 

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