1. Allow the dog(s) to sniff everything for the new baby...... the crib, the layette, the toys, the blankets, diapers, etc.
2. Don't keep the dog(s) out of the baby's room. You want the dogs to be protective of the baby. The baby is not an outsider, so free access to the baby's room is necessary.
3. When mom gets ready to go to the hospital, be sure to bring an extra receiving blanket. Dad gets to rub this blanket lightly on the new baby and take it home with him for the dogs to sniff. Make this a very positive thing, praising the dog(s) for sniffing the blanket.
4. When you bring the baby home, dad carries the baby in behind mom, so she can greet the dogs first and give them lots and lots of loves and praise. After all, she has been gone for a day or two and the dog(s) missed her.
5. Allow the dog(s) to sniff (kiss) the baby. (Not in the face, but on the hand or foot is OK.) Again, lots of praise, keeping interaction positive and happy.
6. Don’t listen to all those "old wives " and "nay-sayers" that think the dogs are full of germs and keep them away from the baby. If your dogs are clean and healthy, there is no reason to segregate the dogs. It's the human beings with their germs and makeup that can make your baby sick, not the dog(s).
7. Don’t leave the baby alone with the dogs if possible. This is VERY important. Babies and dogs can act and react unpredictably, and it is better to be safe than sorry. Everyone knows their dog(s) best. You have to use your best judgment on this one.
8. When visitors come to see the baby, give them dog treats to give to the dogs. Your dogs have the intelligence of a 3-year-old child, and they do get jealous of all the attention the baby is getting. So getting treats from the visitors will make your dogs love getting visitors for the baby.

If all encounters with the baby are positive, the dogs will grow to love and protect the baby.