08/01/2025
Please share far and wide! Such a life-saving message.
When an infant or young baby visits a home with dogs—even beloved family dogs—awake, aware, and active adult supervision is essential at all times!
Dogs should never have unsupervised access to a baby! Even the most gentle dog can feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or startled by a new little human—especially one they don’t know well!
Here’s our 4 tips on how to set everyone up for safety:
🚪 Secure doors when a baby is napping or sleeping. Use baby gates with solid latches or closed doors that fully shut.
👀 Always have an adult present and fully focused during interactions between babies and dogs—distraction-free supervision is non-negotiable.
⏸️ Pause and plan: Don’t assume familiarity. Even if the dog has met the baby before, each visit is a new experience with new smells, sounds, and movements.
⚠️ Accidents happen fast. A single moment of unsupervised access can lead to outcomes no one wants.
Don’t take a chance…. Prepare in advance!
Safety plans aren’t overreacting—they help set everyone up for success 💚
Comment SUPERVISION and we will send you the link to our free 5 types of supervision webinar!
You can also click here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe7FJudClRI&pp=ygUjNSB0eW9lcyBvZiBzdXBlcnZpc2lvbiBmYW1pbHkgcGF3cyA%3D