pregnant moms, but most do not. f 4. your dog will automatically become protective of your new baby. no, most dogs don t seem to become protective of the new baby. t 5. dogs don t understand when your child is trying to be friendly. yes, dog s don t automatically understand child behavior. they need to be taught when your child is trying to be friendly. f 6. every child should have a puppy. no, puppies are a lot of work on their own and a big additional responsibility. it may be too much for some families to deal with. f 7. your dog will naturally know that your 