Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Cane Corso. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Cane Corso for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Cane Corso hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Cane Corso used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Cane Corso will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Cane Corso feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Cane Corso as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

When looking for quality breeders, here are some signs of responsible ones.

Quality breeders will:

• Uphold the breed standard to maintain the Cane Corso’s physical traits and temperament of loyalty, gentleness and protective instincts
• Inform future owners of proper grooming and health concerns such as cherry eye and hip dysplasia
• Entertain all questions about the breed
• Present credentials, documents or certificates confirming the bloodline of the dog.

On the other end, shady breeders will not be able to or will not give the same effort in providing you the service of reputable ones. They are not in it for the quality of the breed and livelihood but just the money!

A genuine Cane Corso means that you are getting more than just a pet or companion; the breed has gone through stringent breeding that preserves the quality of the breed and their standards. Reliable breeders don’t breed for breeding and selling sake. They breed to eliminate health concerns to give people canines with a maximized and healthy lifespan. Euro Puppy is a group that cares about building families. With the vast knowledge base created by dog lovers, owners and experts, Euro Puppy knows quality and provides it. By taking the time to ensure that you get the dog you want, they offer a lifetime guarantee and delivery. Euro Puppy spans to 80 countries and definitely knows quality in breeding!