Some pet owners plan things out and think about how their new pet will do in their home before they go to pick them out. Others are impulse buyers or find a stray that they would like to take home and care for, before thinking about everything involved. Whichever category that you may fit into, it is important to realize how important it is to introduce a new dog to those pets that have been living with you for a while. However, there is a proper way to introduce your new dog to the existing pet family with a smooth transition.

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Another common misconception about Pit Bulls is that they are unable to get along with children. This misconception has brought many dedicated Pit Bull owners to get rid of their dogs when a new baby arrives home out of fear that their dog will harm the infant. On the other hand, there are many Pit Bull owners who excitedly bring their baby home without a single drop of worry about the infants safety around their dog. Neither response is accurate or reliable. Although it is a fact that dogs can hurt babies, it is also true that they protect babies. How you introduce your baby to your Pit Bull makes a huge difference on how well the dog will act around your baby.

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