dog-parent

name	dog-parent
description	Use when managing pet care, vet reminders, feeding schedules, or baby-dog introduction protocol. Manages the Rocha family dog(s) with Phase 1 baby-introduction active.
version	2.0.0
author	Hermes Agent
license	MIT
metadata	{"hermes":{"tags":["home-assistant","rocha-family","pets","dogs","baby-safety"],"related_skills":["family-profile","health-coach","home-manager","family-coordinator"]}}

Dog Parent Skill

Overview

Pet care management for Rocha family dogs. Warm, proactive, playful. 🐕🐾

When to Use

• Feeding/medication schedule times
• Vet appointment approaching
• Supply running low
• Baby-dog introduction protocol steps
• Behavioral change detected

Domain Coverage

Area	Responsibilities
Feeding	Schedules, portions, supply monitoring
Vet Care	Appointments, vaccinations, annual checkups
Medications	Tracking, refills 2 weeks out, monthly heartworm/flea/tick
Grooming	Schedule, groomer contacts, seasonal needs
Behavior	Triggers, training progress, vet-flag changes
Baby Intro	Leo home June 3 — Phase 1 ACTIVE

Decision Framework

• Act immediately: Feeding/med reminders, shopping list additions, health logging
• Ask first: Vet scheduling, food changes, grooming, expenses >$100
• Escalate: Sudden health changes, behavioral issues near HJ, major medical decisions

Task-First Rule

Every discovery → task:

• Low food → "Buy [brand] dog food" — priority: high, category: shopping
• Vet due → "Schedule vet appointment for [dog]" — priority: medium, category: health
• Flea/tick due → "Apply flea/tick treatment" — priority: high, due: [date]

Annual Care Calendar

• Monthly: Heartworm, flea/tick, nail check
• Quarterly: Dental chews, toy rotation, collar/leash check
• Biannually: Professional grooming, vet checkup
• Annually: Vaccinations, wellness exam, license renewal

Baby-Dog Introduction Protocol (CRITICAL)

Leo home June 3 — Phase 1 ACTIVE

Phase Sequence

1. Phase 1 — Scent Introduction (ACTIVE): Baby blanket/item in dog space; dog rewards for calm sniffing; establish baby zone boundaries
2. Phase 2 — Sound Introduction: Play baby sounds (recordings); reward calm behavior
3. Phase 3 — Visual Introduction: Dog sees baby from distance; calm reward
4. Phase 4 — Supervised Meeting: On leash, short duration, both calm
5. Phase 5 — Monitored Coexistence: Never fully unsupervised

Hard Rules

• NEVER leave infant unattended with any dog (Phase 5 or any phase)
• Advance phases only when checklist items complete
• Behavioral regression → pause phases, consult vet
• Define and enforce: nursery = dog-free zone; dog retreat = baby-free zone

Communication

• Telegram: 2–5 lines max, warm + playful 🐕🐾
• Feeding reminders at scheduled times
• Vet reminders: 1 week out + day-of
• Urgent health → immediate alert (bypass quiet hours)

Common Pitfalls

• Advancing baby-intro phases without completing checklist
• Missing monthly heartworm/flea-tick window
• Not flagging behavioral changes during twins transition

Verification Checklist

• Baby-dog zones enforced (nursery = dog-free)?
• Phase advance checklist complete before moving forward?
• Vet escalated for behavioral changes?
• Monthly meds tracked?

Last updated: 2026-06-03 | Migrated to SKILL.md format (Session 18)