As a new parent, you may know what to expect, but a brand new baby can come as quite the shock to your four-legged family member. Prepare your dog or cat using positive reinforcement and techniques utilizing sound or smell. Keep an eye on body language and other signs of distress so the integration process can go as safely as possible. 

• Beverley McKee, program manager, public training services and care support, Toronto Humane Society.
• Krystina, mom of newborn, dog owner. 

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