pets and babies Archives - parentztalk.com parentztalk.com Thu, 02 May 2024 08:07:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 How to Help Your Pet Adjust to a New Baby in the House https://parentztalk.com/how-to-help-your-pet-adjust-to-a-new-baby-in-the-house/ Fri, 03 May 2024 08:57:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=6813 Bringing a new baby home is a huge moment for everyone, including your first ‘baby’—your pet! They might not understand what all the new sounds and smells are about, and let’s face it, sharing the spotlight can be tough. To help make the introduction as smooth as possible, here are some strategies to try. Prepare […]

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]]> Bringing a new baby home is a huge moment for everyone, including your first ‘baby’—your pet! They might not understand what all the new sounds and smells are about, and let’s face it, sharing the spotlight can be tough. To help make the introduction as smooth as possible, here are some strategies to try.

Prepare Early

Gradually introduce changes to your pet’s routine that you anticipate will occur once the baby is home. This could include shifting feeding times, walks, or playtime. The goal is to help your pet not associate these changes negatively with the baby.

Create a Safe Space

Make sure your pet has a safe, quiet space to retreat to when they feel overwhelmed. This spot should be comfortably equipped with their favorite toys, a bed, and anything else they need to feel secure. Having their own space can help reduce stress and anxiety for your pet.

Supervise Initial Interactions

When it’s time to introduce your pet to the new baby, do so in a calm, controlled environment. Keep your pet on a leash if necessary, and allow them to look and sniff the baby while you hold the infant securely. Always supervise their interactions to ensure the safety of both the baby and the pet.

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]]> Dog Learned to Notify Humans When It’s Time to Change Their Baby’s Diapers https://parentztalk.com/dog-learned-to-notify-humans-when-its-time-to-change-their-babys-diapers/ Sat, 11 Nov 2023 10:42:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=4019 New parents need every help they can get to make sure their baby is well taken care of. For example, San Diego-based couple Sheena and Sunit Shah are relying on their beloved four-legged family member Sapphie to provide them assistance, and according to a recent viral video posted on TikTok, the dog is doing a […]

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]]> New parents need every help they can get to make sure their baby is well taken care of. For example, San Diego-based couple Sheena and Sunit Shah are relying on their beloved four-legged family member Sapphie to provide them assistance, and according to a recent viral video posted on TikTok, the dog is doing a great job.

Sheena and Sunit run a TikTok profile on which they post all sorts of clips that showcase Sapphie’s ability to communicate with them through dog training buttons.

In one of those clips, Sapphie can be seen approaching the baby crib and getting a good sniff. She immediately notices there is a dirty diaper that needs to be changed, so she runs to the training buttons and presses two that have pre-recorded messages: “Poop” and “Change Diaper”.  

When Sunit gets to the baby crib, he confirms Sapphie’s observation and gets immediately to work as any other dad would.

@sapphie_the_pomsky

Sapphie the poop detector 😂😂😂 #dogs #smartdog #pets #dogsoftiktok #fyp

♬ original sound – Sapphie the Pomsky

The video became a huge hit on social media, getting close to 35 million views in just a couple of days. Other TikTok users were impressed with Sapphie, and some even jokingly suggested taking her training further.

“Now ya just got teach Sapphie how to change them!” one user wrote.

This video goes to show that having pets around can make parenting a lot easier. Even if they can’t change diapers or notify you when there is a need to change them, they can provide kids with a playmate and a trusty companion as they grow up.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> pets and babies Archives - parentztalk.com parentztalk.com Thu, 02 May 2024 08:07:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 How to Help Your Pet Adjust to a New Baby in the House https://parentztalk.com/how-to-help-your-pet-adjust-to-a-new-baby-in-the-house/ Fri, 03 May 2024 08:57:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=6813 Bringing a new baby home is a huge moment for everyone, including your first ‘baby’—your pet! They might not understand what all the new sounds and smells are about, and let’s face it, sharing the spotlight can be tough. To help make the introduction as smooth as possible, here are some strategies to try. Prepare […]

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]]> Bringing a new baby home is a huge moment for everyone, including your first ‘baby’—your pet! They might not understand what all the new sounds and smells are about, and let’s face it, sharing the spotlight can be tough. To help make the introduction as smooth as possible, here are some strategies to try.

Prepare Early

Gradually introduce changes to your pet’s routine that you anticipate will occur once the baby is home. This could include shifting feeding times, walks, or playtime. The goal is to help your pet not associate these changes negatively with the baby.

Create a Safe Space

Make sure your pet has a safe, quiet space to retreat to when they feel overwhelmed. This spot should be comfortably equipped with their favorite toys, a bed, and anything else they need to feel secure. Having their own space can help reduce stress and anxiety for your pet.

Supervise Initial Interactions

When it’s time to introduce your pet to the new baby, do so in a calm, controlled environment. Keep your pet on a leash if necessary, and allow them to look and sniff the baby while you hold the infant securely. Always supervise their interactions to ensure the safety of both the baby and the pet.

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]]> Dog Learned to Notify Humans When It’s Time to Change Their Baby’s Diapers https://parentztalk.com/dog-learned-to-notify-humans-when-its-time-to-change-their-babys-diapers/ Sat, 11 Nov 2023 10:42:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=4019 New parents need every help they can get to make sure their baby is well taken care of. For example, San Diego-based couple Sheena and Sunit Shah are relying on their beloved four-legged family member Sapphie to provide them assistance, and according to a recent viral video posted on TikTok, the dog is doing a […]

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]]> New parents need every help they can get to make sure their baby is well taken care of. For example, San Diego-based couple Sheena and Sunit Shah are relying on their beloved four-legged family member Sapphie to provide them assistance, and according to a recent viral video posted on TikTok, the dog is doing a great job.

Sheena and Sunit run a TikTok profile on which they post all sorts of clips that showcase Sapphie’s ability to communicate with them through dog training buttons.

In one of those clips, Sapphie can be seen approaching the baby crib and getting a good sniff. She immediately notices there is a dirty diaper that needs to be changed, so she runs to the training buttons and presses two that have pre-recorded messages: “Poop” and “Change Diaper”.  

When Sunit gets to the baby crib, he confirms Sapphie’s observation and gets immediately to work as any other dad would.

@sapphie_the_pomsky

Sapphie the poop detector 😂😂😂 #dogs #smartdog #pets #dogsoftiktok #fyp

♬ original sound – Sapphie the Pomsky

The video became a huge hit on social media, getting close to 35 million views in just a couple of days. Other TikTok users were impressed with Sapphie, and some even jokingly suggested taking her training further.

“Now ya just got teach Sapphie how to change them!” one user wrote.

This video goes to show that having pets around can make parenting a lot easier. Even if they can’t change diapers or notify you when there is a need to change them, they can provide kids with a playmate and a trusty companion as they grow up.

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