I am so proud of Jack!!!

[Jennifer and Jack]

Today I started watching a six week old baby, a friend of mines baby. I was pretty nervous about how Jack would be with the baby since he likes to be the center of attention. I didn't have a lot of time to research them meeting each other because it was kind of last minute.

 

So I brought the baby home, Jack was so excited. He was hyper actually, so I put him in a down stay for a few minutes. He wanted to see the baby, I let him smell the infant seat, and then the baby. ( The mom was totally fine with Jack touching the baby) I personally would not have been but she grew up with dogs and knows Jack well)

 

Jack immediately wanted to lick the baby, I let him a few times, and washed his arm right off. After that we all went for a walk, I put the baby in the carrier that you attach to your body, I didn't want the baby on the same level as the dog just yet. Jack walked along like a pain in the butt pulling me, but anyway we did okay.

 

After that, Jack sat and watched the baby in the swing, he really wanted to lick the formula off the baby as he drooled, I didn't let him.. I did let Jack on my lap the same time as the baby, but he was so gentle,

 

The rest of the day went very smooth, when ever the baby would cry, Jack would come running from the other side of the house and look at the baby, then come and get me. He would come and give me the "stare"

 

The only thing I did see was when I was holding the baby, Jack would follow us everywhere I walked with him and a few times he tried to jump in my arms. He was jealous I think, I tried to reassure Jack and give him treats when he behaved well.

 

Other then that, when the baby laid on the floor for tummy time, Jack laid right next to him. I would not leave him alone with the baby, but he was very gentle the whole time and he didn't show any signs of domination to the baby at all.

 

Yippie Jack!!!

[Jennifer and Jack]

I can say this because I am Jacks "mother" I am so surprised by his behavior. I thought for sure he would be jealous, try to dominate and not like when I held him.. I would swear except I have no proof that Jack understands in some capacity that this is something that we need to love and take care of. All day, when ever Jack hears the baby make a fussy noise, he comes flying from his spot on the other side of the house, if the baby is in his swing, he licks his feet, if not he stares and comes and gets me... It is astounding..... I hope it keeps up. I am in shock..since he so used to all the attention..He is probably relieved that I have something else to love on so I will leave him alone for a bit!!! LOL

[Lauria Orr]

Wow, that sounds perfect!  Good boy, Jack!

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

Ah, Jack, you are the perfect nanny.  I think you and the baby around going to be wonderful friends for a very long time.

[Leslie and Halas]

Good job, Jack!

[Gail+Kathleen,(Sydney+Olivia:)]

Sounds like a good experience for the baby and good for Jack too!  It's good to get Jack used to children and babies and since he is a mini, he is probably not too rough for the little toddlers.

[Lorraine Bromley]

Match made! This sounds like a fun filled future for them both.

[cheryl & oliver]

Wtg Jack, you will make a great babysitter!!!..Maybe Mom can get you a special babysitter badge or button for you...You are such as special boy...Hugs to you Jack and Mom too, of course...

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Good job Jack! You are a great babysitter to help out like that!!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Jack, you're such a good little babysitter.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

That's wonderful and must be quite something to see.  Jack is definitely one of the best Doodles.