Dog and baby.

Mrslove78 · January 2009

I have a 3-year-old pup; she's a chocolate lab. Can't wait to see how she interacts with the baby, but I'm also a little bit nervous. She's 100% loving 0% mean, but my pup is so energetic and big; the baby will be so small. Are any of you worried about your dog?s interactions with baby?

Also, does your pup know your pregnant? I really thought mine did at the beginning of the pregnancy, but now; I don't think I was wrong. She lays her head on my belly; but I think that's just because it's so much bigger and more cozy than before.

Rinners · January 2009

Sorry Im lurking again but not much is going on the other boards... But anyhow, Yes I worry about this also. We have 3 Great Danes and none of them have a mean bone in their bodies either. I do sometimes have the same worry, they are big, the baby is going to be small, ect. However I am going to try this out. I figure as long as I intorduce them one at a time, and let them sniff all the new baby stuff coming in they should be ok. We do have a friend that has a 5 mo old and sometimes she brings him over to visit. They seem really interested in him, but after about 20 mins they relax and go back to their dog selves. Im pretty sure it will all be ok, just have to make the transition easy for them as for the baby.

kimsy · January 2009

We have a beagle, a basset hound and two cats, and I am a little worried. I know from seeing them with friends' kids that they do well with them, but I think they'll be a bit jealous at first. Also, our basset thinks that all toys are her toys, so we'll have to keep an eye on baby's toys .

My parents, however, have 2 100+ pound dogs that are full of energy, and I am a little worried about the baby over there. They are both big jumpers.

Jessis62781 · January 2009

We have a 3 year old lab/pit mix, about 50lbs. We've had her around all ages of children, from babies to toddlers to school age. She does get jealous around the babies, but her actions basically entail her bringing us EVERY SINGLE one of her toys to be played with. She has never gone after a child (even the monster toddlers) and if the babies are on the floor she comes over and sniffs them, gives them the once over and a kiss and then backs off.

I'm worried that she will be jealous for a long time, but since we have been acclimating her since she was a pup I am in no way worried about her harming the baby when he comes home. It's tough for them too...they were the baby's first! Hopefully we are able to balance out time with the baby and lots of walks and trips to the park for the pup.

cristyu · January 2009

A member on the Pets board, her screen name is jgarvey has EXCELLENT suggestions on how to introduce pets to the baby. To me, she's a saint. Look up her bio. That's where her suggestions are.

one800mspebbles · January 2009

it might just be me, but wheres the pet boards? lol

cristyu · January 2009

Sorry about that...... Embarrassed

Go to thenest.com then go to Boards, and then go to the Pets boards. It's really awesome and the ladies there have tons of experience with dog training, etc......

tyarbrough · January 2009

We have a tiny Yorkie that we have treated like a baby for 3.5 years now and I'm a bit concerned that he'll be jealous of the baby. I don't worry about him being with kids as he was around my little sister a lot as a child and never snapped at her or anything like that, but he is just used to being the center of attention and I'm afraid that he'll be jealous when someone else takes that away from him. We also have a 1 y.o. Weimeraner and he is very energetic and huge, but the fact that he is so young and puppyish still makes me feel better because they can learn together how to handle each other. My parents had German Shepherds with me and we never had any dog problems- as a matter of fact the dogs became very protective of me as a baby! Hopefully ours will handle the change well!

bobcatsteph · January 2009

We're also a little worried. We have a 90 lb, 1 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback. He's still very puppy like sometimes and we can't get control over his jumping on people. He's been around kids occasionally since he was a puppy, but he doesn't really know how big he is and has knocked them down trying to "play." I have save the info from jgarvey and plan to use it to prepare Jake for the baby. Hopefully everything goes smoothly for all of us!

mommy411 · January 2009

a good thing to do is have DH bring home the blankets or clothes that the baby had on and give it to the dog before you come home...This way they get the babies scent...each time DH come home bring a article of clothing or blanket..

TennisWife815 · January 2009

We're concerned a little bit -- we have a 50 lb hound mix that is a year old today. DH and I have decided on the following when it comes to baby and dog:

Not to displace the dog by letting him still sleep in our room and leave baby in his or her room at night (its one door over)

To bring home blankets and such with baby's scent each night so he gets familiar with the smell

Once the nursery is finished, we'll leave the door open so its familiar territory. We're also going to open up a container of diapers or baby powder or something and put it in there so he can pick up that scent.

I have an inexpensive doll that I walk around the house with sometimes or sit with the doll and pet the dog and give the dog treats when he licks at it instead of treating it like a toy

And of course not to leave dog and baby unattended ever

I think that was it for the most part.

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Anyway we're off to register. :O) ?

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Mitzie · January 2009

I think it really depends on your dog. Your puppy may be too young and bouncy for the baby, but will probably be a great companion for her when she's grown.

With my little sister our dog was great. she treated her like a puppy and was always checking in on her and licking her head.:)

dmsmth · January 2009

cristyu:
A member on the Pets board, her screen name is jgarvey has EXCELLENT suggestions on how to introduce pets to the baby. To me, she's a saint. Look up her bio. That's where her suggestions are.

Ditto, I was going to tell you the same thing.

Not sure if it is in her bio or not, But I would get the dog in training classes before baby arrives so that way you have verbal control over the dog before the baby arrives.

I just commented to my DH, litereally like 2 minutes ago that I was glad our dog is well trained and I don't have to worry about him. He listens and doesn't get into things. (our friends dog just left, he spent the night with us and he is ACTIVE! and isn't trained).

A really good command to teach is leave it. So if your dog is going after a binky or a baby toy you can tell him/her to leave it and they will. it is a wonderful command!

Shorewind · January 2009

Im a Labrador show breeder so I hope I can help. I agree with the bringing home a blanket thing but more importantly is socialization and limits. Try to get her to socialize with as many childern as possible, when she starts to get wiggly and over bearing for the baby, remover her to her "special spot" in a calm way, not to punish her, but more of a chill out time. When she is calm again bring her back out. This will teach her, I can stay out with baby if Im calm.

Also, Include her in as much as you can with baby. Take her for walk, when playing with baby have her come close to you. Even feeding time. Have your pup stay with you. This will show her she is part of baby not competition. Good Luck.

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