However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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The coat of the Saint Bernard is either short and smooth, or long and rough to the touch. Both types are very dense and require daily brushing during the seasonal – two times a year – shedding. Special care must be provided to the ears to keep the dog healthy. These dogs are prone to health issues like heart and skin disorders or bloat.

Training of these dogs is relatively easy as the Saint Bernard is eager to be trained and always would like to please their owner. They need a consistent and gentle, patient trainer during socialization and obedience training during their early ages.

All in all, the Saint Bernard is ideal for families with older, considerate children who would like to be the proud owner of a ‘gentle giant’. The dog will do well with daily outdoor exercise and frequent, long walks with the family.

I hope this introduction about the Saint Bernard will help everyone decide whether this breed is the best for you.

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Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Saint Bernie. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Saint Bernard for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Saint Bernard hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Saint Bernard used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Saint Bernard will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Saint Bernard feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Saint Bernard as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Since a leash in an important tool when training your Saint Bernard, it is essential that you keep it in a place where you can easily find it or hang it on a Saint Bernard Leash Holder to avoid misplacing it. You can place your leash holder beside the door or behind it for easy access whenever you need it your pet’s leash.

Non-quality breeders will:

• Always push for a quick exchange for cash
• Not be able to provide verifiable certificates of pure bloodlines
• Be hesitant to show his kennel
• Not accomplish the proper vaccinations

Quality Saint Bernard breeders will:

• Share their kennels for a visit
• Maintain the breeds temperament of being gentle, strong, dependable and wonderful with children
• Provide health clearances and vaccinations
• Give verifiable certificates for its being a genuine purebred

Knowing these things will definitely assist one in sorting through good and bad breeders. But in times of doubt, it wouldn’t hurt to get some help from people who are experts and lovers of dogs as well. One choice is Euro Puppy! With a team of quality and purebred focused people, one is assured of getting a healthy genuine Saint Bernard whose lifespan is maximize to stay with families longer. With proper guides on how to take care of the dog, one will feel empowered and confident in grooming the dog. With a lifetime guarantee and initial benefits to start the journey off right, people throughout 80 countries can attest to Euro Puppy’s experience and excellent service.