It is very frustrating to get calls from people who choose to "get rid" of their dog once they have a baby. You see those ads all the time. Dogs can be great protection for a baby from things that mean to do the child harm. Why would you "get rid" of a family protector? The problem is that people do not prepare the dog for the change that is coming to the family. The following is a link to a newsletter from Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer, addressing just this issue. It is worth reading and then implementing if your family is about to change with the addition of a child. Getting rid of your dog because you are having a child is not necessary. After all, are you going to get rid of your first child if you have a second child? Of course not. Most families will work at integrating all family members. It is the same with integrating a new child into a family that has a dog.

http://www.cesarsway.com/askcesar/phobias-and-fears/Babies-and-Dogs?utm_source=mobilestorm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MayNL_4

Alpine with his new little human. Such a well behaved indoor pony!

My grandniece Bailey, with her guardian Felon. I'd like to see a predator, human or otherwise try to do harm to this little girl.

Baby Greta Beans and baby human playing ball.

Pack Leader.

Teach your children to be pack leaders.  Don't teach them to hug a dog. Teach them to lead. That is a position of respect.