85% of dog bites in QLD happen in the home.
Checklist to help keep your children safe:
[ul]Introduce changes before you bring your new baby home. For example put an end to your dog sleeping on your bed or couch or thinking it’s ‘top dog’.
Introduce your newborn to your dog slowly calmly and safely.
Enquire if your health professional has access to any ‘crying’ CDs that may help your pet adjust to the noise of a new baby
Never attach your dog’s lead to the pram when out walking
Never leave a dog and baby or small child unattended.[/ul]