USA Dog Behavior Podcast · December 30, 2025 · 8 min
New Baby Meets Dog: How to Set Yours Up for Success
For expecting parents with dogs, the question of safety can be a source of deep anxiety. This episode provides essential reassurance and a clear, practical roadmap. We begin by dismantling the common myth of dogs viewing babies as prey, explaining instead how canine mentality leads to curiosity, not aggression, when a new family member arrives. You’ll understand why a dog’s confusion stems from a baby’s strange movements and sounds, not malicious intent. We then move beyond theory into an act...