mad dogs

lgurian

my two dogs are going to be so mad when we bring two babies home. they are used to being the center of our worlds. i know there are things to do to help them, but still i cant help but feel a little sad for them because it will be a big adjustment for them no matter what we do. my poor furry babies.

EdwardsRUs

You may be surprised.  I was worried about how my fur babies would react before I brought DS home but I was pleasantly surprised.  My dog was only about a year old at that time and she would lay near DS a lot.  When he was old enough to play, you would find her within a few feet of him lying down, keeping watch.  In fact, she and DS have an incredible bond now. 

HeyyRed

I don't know about dogs but I have three cats. My cats totally follow my lead with people. I coach my friends and family on how to talk to them to illicit the most affectionate and friendly reactions (they are total AWs) and we never have a problem.

I think that animals will sense your feelings and you need to be sensitive to theirs. Send a blanket home withe the babies' scent on it (you will need two) so that they can be prepared for the new additions.?

thequeeenbee

I have two dogs, one very large, and one very small. The larger one LOVES babies. It's so cute, she is super protective of them, I know she'll love our little Ian. But my smaller dog HATES babies. She's so jealous, because she's used to being the baby. She wants NOTHING to do with them. I hate to break her little heart, but she's going to have to get used to it. lol.

sbryant021408

I have two small dogs and I am terrified about how they will feel when I bring a baby home. I guess I have to start giving them less and less attention. Maybe that will lessen the blow when the time comes...

LiebeMama

Our dog we got from the shelter in October. She is a major sweetie, and loves when my sisters 3 year old comes over, so I don't think she will have any problem. My cat, she lived with my mom when dh and I also lived with my mom, and my sister and new baby did at that point too (long story, it was a very full house) but my cat was curious but fine with the baby, one of the other cats almost had a heart attack! Who knows why the baby scared the witts out of him.