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A baby and a dog? From here to mutternity

Right up until that magical moment that you discover you’re pregnant, or even maybe until your little bundle makes their grand arrival, your beloved dog has been your baby – loyal, friendly and always ready for a cuddle… So what happens when your baby arrives?  How do you introduce the newest member of the family…

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Dogs and Babies : Home and garden safety for dogs

Making your home and garden safe is top priority for your dogs and babies. Safety gates will keep your dog out of the room when baby is sleeping, and give the dog peace while feeding Start off right with simple rules about territory – a dog is best kept downstairs, and never allowed in children’s…

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Pets and Babies: Responsible Dog Owners

Responsible dog owners who don’t intend to breed from their pet, take decisions early about castration and spaying. There are real benefits for both owner and dog: An un-castrated male dog will follow his instincts – and female dogs in heat. He will fight more, and is very likely to father unwanted litters. A castrated…

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Pets and Babies: Dog Behaviour

Dogs are descendants from the wolf family. Below are some images of how a dog may appear physically in front of you, your baby and family. To download the complete leaflet in pdf format click here Never leave a child alone with a dog

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Dogs and babies : Dog Aware Leaflet

Jacinta Phillips, a mother of 3 year old twins, and a dog owner for 13 years shares her experience of owning a dog and introducing two new babies into the household. Dogs and babies I worried how my dog would react to two new members of the family, so I took advice from a dog…

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Pets and babies – do they mix?

Your pet can completely revolve around your life and then a baby comes along. Like a new sibling, there’s a big adjustment to make when a baby arrives. Get the first weeks right, and they’ll probably become best friends. Get it wrong and the results could be fatal. Before your baby’s arrival Most cats detest…

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Dogs and Babies: Out and about & other people’s dogs

When you are out and about with your own dog or if you are out and have to cope with other people’s dogs, it is good to have some idea of how to behave. Out and About Poo on the wheels goes round and round – and into the house. Can you and your older…

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Dogs and Babies: Help and advice for dog owners

Sources of help and advice  Your Local Authority Dog Warden Service (www.direct.gov.uk) can advise on finding local dog training classes their low – cost Microchipping service legislation, nuisance and fouling what to do if you can’t cope with your pet Your Vet Choosing a vet is a very important decision. Ask around. Ask the advice…

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Win a Little Rufus gift set for your baby

From Dogs to Sprogs, The Little Dog has something to bark about! The Little Dog greeting card and gift company is delighted with the rustle being created by their recently launched baby gift range, Little Rufus. The company was originally founded in 1998 by designer Anna Danielle and now sells its designs globally. In the…

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Fit For Sports Holiday Club Review

Lizzy took her children Jack (age 12) and Lucy (age 5) for a couple of days at Fit for Sports, a holiday club for children which is open in many sports centres in the UK during the school holidays. The holiday sports club was held at Dunmow Leisure Centre, easy to find, well signposted and…

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