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Furr mommys

morgansWed105148morgansWed105148 member
in May 2015 Moms
How are you guys all doing with your puppies? I feel guilty still.. My attention was 100% my dogs and now it's about 96% baby and the rest my furr baby!! I try really hard to give her all the attention she was given before, but it's really hard and I can see her get a little jealous! She's a good dog to her brother, but sometimes when I have my son down on the ground or on the bed she doesn't pay attention where she is putting her feet or body and she almost hits him! I hate being mean to her. I tell her no as nice as possible, but she needs to learn!!
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  • DMELDMEL member
    I'm in the same boat! But I've noticed my puppy has been getting better at learning how close to get to his non furry brother! I keep treats close by and use every possible interaction as a training opportunity for the dog. And I try to take him for walks ever night after LO goes to bed and my hubby is home
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  • Kye042Kye042 member
    Our dog gets less attention but loves the baby thank goodness. When we get home from a day out, our dog goes to lick the baby before greeting us haha.
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  • babyblue0501babyblue0501 member
    I feel bad everyday for my dog. He was our baby before the baby. He is very spoiled, and acts out by destroying things around the house for the negative attention, or stealing things I use for the baby. He tries to rip the boppy, he bites the toys hanging from the jumper, he runs with the bath mat, he digs in the laundry. He loves the baby, but he looks so depressed. He's sweet as can be but I can't stand it some days. Especially since hubby works 7am until sometimes 8-9pm. I try and take long walks during the week, but that only helps for a few hours. He has so much energy I can't exhaust it all. I don't think it would help much either. He's just seeking as much attention as he can. On top of it, i think baby is allergic to pet dander. DS gets rattling in his nose or chest when he is in my bedroom, where the dog sleeps. I'm at a lose right now. My poor dog is causing me so much stress, but I love him dearly.
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  • odawgodawg member
    I sent my pup to his grandparents (human verzion). He gets to run all day and play with their dog with tons of space. When we get our new house in a month he will come on back home (i go see him of course!)
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  • danibiidanibii member
    One of my pups doesn't seem to notice the baby and frequently accidentally steps on her or jumps over her- it's heart breaking to discipline him (he's a sweet anxious dopey dog) but I can't have him scratching my LO, even if accidentally.

    Other pup is very sweet and attentive to her. Still navigating being a mom to all of them :)
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  • LadyBloodLadyBlood member
    My poor doggy. She doesn't get nearly enough attention. We go on walks which helps. But she's shedding so much she can't cuddle on the couch with me because I don't want the baby laying in all that fur. And I can't play with the puppy when the baby is sleeping because her growling and the squeak of her chew toys make the baby cry!! And my husband has barely been home so it's mostly been me doing it all since he was born so I end up too exhausted once the baby goes to bed to pay attention to her. She loves the baby though, always wanting to luck him and she goes up to him when he cries like to comfort him. I know things will get better once he gets older. I feel extra bad cuz I forgot my dogs birthday :/ usually she gets special wet food on her birthday and I was so caught up I forgot about it.
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  • ShanLouShanLou member
    I feel bad for my dog :( she was the baby and I can tell she's jealous. She used to cuddle with us (even though she's huge) on the couch every night. I had dreams of walking her with the stroller at the same time... However she's horrible on a leash and the times I've tried were complete disasters. I still try to give her lots of attention and she does love our little girl, I still feel like a bad dog mom. And this picture makes me laugh.
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  • gtelliergtellier member
    It's definitely hard to split my attention between baby, dog AND husband haha (cause he is needy too ;) haha) . I am the most needed member in my family, it can be a little exhausting. We try and go to the dog park as often as possible so my dog can run off leash with all the other dogs, and I can be with the baby in the stroller or carrier. I end up feeling way better after walks too, as we all get fresh air, but getting the motivation to leave the house can take a while sometimes. When I was pregnant I wanted to get a second dog (my nesting/mama instinct). I'm glad we didn't haha. I love my dog, but could only handle one of her. I do find off leash parks help, if you ladies have any near you. Or if you have any rivers close by. We throw the ball into the river a coupe of times so my dog can fetch, she gets tired for the whole day and is calmer.
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  • MegsB1112MegsB1112 member
    I'm in the same boat with my cat. I can tell he's jealous and I hardly ever hold him anymore because I don't want him shedding all over me for when I hold the baby again. He also just seems to be in the way a lot and has woken LO up a couple times and I got so mad at him. I also forgot his birthday and felt like s horrible fur mommy. :( I feel so bad for him but I don't know what else to do. I'm also not sure what to do about the crib situation. I know I have to start transitioning LO into her crib but I've found the cat in there a few times and I've also found him trying to get in the RnP with her so it makes me nervous. I know I can just shut the door, but I don't like the idea of LO being closed off by herself either.
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  • cassietegtmeiercassietegtmeier member
    I am constantly telling my Pitbull to stop licking the baby. Sure he doesn't get as much attention as he used to but being involved with rescue for most of my life I know that he is better off than lots of other dogs. Once LO is older they will be best friends I'm sure. Everyone is still adjusting now.
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  • MrsElizabethPlanoMrsElizabethPlano member
    The dogs get like...no attention unless they come to me while baby's sleeping. One short walk a day, and the husky mix gets a 5 minute brushing. The pit mix isn't allowed to be to close to baby because he can't help but lick her. My cat isn't affected in any sort of way. 
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  • HeatherC21HeatherC21 member
    My dog always seems to get out her loudest squeaky toys when the baby is sleeping. I think she sees that I'm not giving baby all my attention so it's time to play with her. I feel bad because I then get mad and take the toy away :(
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  • blairdavis99blairdavis99 member
    My pit bull loves to lick, too. Finally broke him of it, though, so now we are able to lounge around with him most afternoons. He loves his babies!!!
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  • helloaustin123helloaustin123 member
    It's important to not take toys away from the dogs or discipline them in front of the baby (warranted discipline I must say - if it's threatening to baby then yes that is obviously ok). It creates resentment and they associate it with the baby. The book how to tell your dog your pregnant has really good advice - for before and after the baby. I highly recommend it. https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Your-Dog-Youre-Pregnant/dp/148296161X
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