We have a spoiled rotten chihuahua. She will be one next month. We have had her since mid March and she is very attached to us. We love her and treat her like our child. Well the last week she has been acting really weird. It makes me almost worried that someone is outside the house or there is going to be an earthquake. She hasn't been barking just has been very alert and protective of me. I have noticed at night she has to curl up right by my belly (yes, she sleeps with me). But last night I was in bed watching TV and not feeling very well and she just sat next to me and stared at me for the longest time. It was very strange. Then she curled up in my arm like she was a baby and slept like that all night long. It is really bizarre but I believe she knows what is going on. Have you heard of this before? Or have your dogs been acting strange?
Re: Do you think dogs can sense human pregnancy?
wow. I thought I was the only one thinking this crazy thing! ?We have a big akita. ?When I found out I was pregnant, and about 7-8 weeks along - I noticed the same behavior! ?He kept staring at me - and sitting by me - then he started sleeping on my side of the bed, when he usually never leaves my dh's side. ?I swear this dog knows I am pregnant! ?
And even stranger-- and I fully realize how crazy this sounds - we were watching a movie and in it, a baby starts to cry. The dog jumped up, looked around the house, and then stared right at me as if to say: where's the baby?? ? --- I feel SO stupid even typing this!! ?But you brought it up! LOL. ?
?Anyway, I think the answer is yes. ?lol??
my dog is always like that- follows me to each and every room and under my feet! so hard to tell with me- but i have noticed that instead of sleeping in her bed, she will sometimes come lay by me next to the couch- which is not her typical self (she loves her bed) and when she hears something outside, she has been coming over to lay with me and stands alert but doesn't overly freak out and run to the door like she does normally- its funny to watch- sweet dog
while on the topic of dogs- everyone must go see Marley and Me- what a great movie!! especially for the dog lovers
TMI to follow - before I got my BFP, I noticed my hoo ha smelled differently. (Like....puppies and rainbows, actually.) Anyways, yes, if *I* could smell a difference, I think your dog would too. She sounds very sweet, btw!
My dog totally knows. He has been a thousand tmes more protective of me than usual. Which, for him, already being VERY protective, is kinda insane. If a friend leans over too fast to give me a hug, he's instantly between me and them.
And he licks my belly a lot.
I also have a mini-dachshund and I believe she know that I am pregnant as well. She is very protective as she sits either on my stomach or my legs. I feel like I have a guard dog.
Absolutely! I was wondering this recently too so I started reading a lot about it on line. There actually have been studies that have been done that show that they can detect the pheromones that your body gives off during pregnancy. Although the dogs may not know what the difference in scent means, they can sense that something is different. Mine has always snuggled with me and DH at night on the couch (87 lb lab, snuggle??). Over the past several weeks, he has been even closer and always resting his huge head on my abdominal area. He always sniffing too! Very annoying but very curious. Most recently, he has been growling at neighbors or people he sees through the window (which he's always done in a way, but now he sounds less playful). All in all its cute, but something to keep an eye on. Apparently dogs can get to be protective with a baby.
Our black cat always hangs around me as if she knows. My dog too, a lot more clingy than normal. Who knows. It's possible.