Situation guide
Partner or housemate moving in — pace the introduction to keep pets secure.
A new adult in the home rewrites your pet's sense of territory, routine and people overnight — unless you slow it down. Here is how to pace the introduction so your dog, cat or small pet feels secure, not displaced.
A new baby changes your cat's world overnight — unless you prepare gradually. This nine-month plan spreads out the changes to routines, spaces, sounds and smells so your cat adjusts calmly, and covers the hygiene and supervision rules that keep both baby and cat safe.
Bringing a baby home is a huge change for your dog. Starting during pregnancy, this nine-month plan walks through training refreshers, gradual environment changes, sound and scent introductions, and safe first meetings, so your dog greets the new arrival calmly rather than with stress.
