She's soo very sweet towards us...nothing but kisses all day long. She does have an attitude towards other people and animals but not me or my husband. I think she will protect the baby and not attack it.
2007-02-02 13:43:51 · 16 answers · asked by marisol_08051 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First, there are steps one takes prior to the arrival of a baby ,they start long before the kid arrives. Baby doll, baby smells etc. Ask any behaviorist ,I'm sure there are some basic instructions. Next and most important is **You must be sure you have established Yourselves as the PACK LEADERS** If you don't understand this I recommend you watch The Dog Whisperer on the national geographic channel. Last, my Pit Holli is 3 1/2 years old and loves children. www.hollithesidecardog.com
2007-02-02 17:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fact that she is a pit bull is irrelevant.
ANY breed of dog or mutt can be 'jealous' of a new arrival. So can a cat. This doesn't mean it will be, but of course it is possible.
The key is to be prepared. Do not neglect your first 'baby' during the pregnancy and after you bring home your newborn. Your dog will be confused about the new smells, the visitors coming in and out, the crying at all hours, etc. It is a time of turmoil, and dogs are affected just as young children are when their new brother or sister arrives!
Some tips: no matter how well your dog seems to accept the baby, NEVER leave ANY dog alone with a child of any age, even for a second. As the baby grows older, never allow them to pull on the dog's ears or any other rough treatment. When the dog behaves well around the child, praise her mightily. Allow her to see the baby, be relaxed around her--if you or your husband are tense or anxious, the dog will sense that and react unfavorably. She will know something is wrong and associate it with the baby, not understanding what is going on.
I have a tiny feeling there may be something else going on. How long have you two been married? Is your husband feeling that maybe he isn't ready to start a family? Perhaps the dog is just an excuse to delay having a baby. Just a thought--don't be offended.
No matter what, good luck!
2007-02-02 22:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Knowing what is out there about the dangers of Pit Bulls I think it would be awful to test it on an innocent infant. Most dogs are jealous when someone else comes into the home. You want to bring in a baby that will take ALL your time and attention and expect the dog to be in total agreement with that? I wouldn't be able to sleep at night.
You say she has an attitude towards other people and animals now. What on earth makes you think she is going to understand that the baby is part of the family and not one of THOSE other people???? What makes you think she will protect and not attack the baby?
Better to be safe than sorry..................
2007-02-03 00:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
We just had a baby (he is 8 weeks old today), and our rednose pit bull is wonderful with him. She just likes to sniff and lick his feet. I cant say that would be the same for all pitbulls, but ours is great. See how it works out for a few days after you bring baby home, thats what we did. At the first sign of aggression (if there ever is one) rethink your decision. But that goe for any household pet. I was more worried about my cat and the baby that I was abothe dog. We also came to terms with the fact that if she did show any kind of distaste fo him, we know what our priorities are and the dog would have to go.
2007-02-02 21:50:17 · answer #4 · answered by emileegiles 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My pit bull would put his head on my niece's tummy and talk to it and when the baby was brought home he lays by the crib and when the baby is down he goes up and sings to her all the time. When someone comes to the house he dose not know he is between the baby and that person and when some a$$ came in without knocking and tried to walk up to the baby he bare his teeth and backed the guy out of the door. He sat by the door till the cops came
2007-02-02 23:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by raven blackwing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ugh, I'm sure you're going to get a lot of anti-pitbull responses.
Frankly, he probably won't believe you unless you have a baby. Even showing him documented cases of dogs and babies won't prove it, as this is HIS dog and is very special! (You know men, haha!)
Tell him that you want to have a baby while you're still young enough to keep up with one (you know, before you're 80). Dogs live long lives, and expecting you to wait 10 or 15 years to have a child is unfair, especially since YOU have to carry it!
Dogs are very accepting. Even the most "my owners and only my owners" dogs eventually accept babies as part of the family. It may take awhile, but it will happen.
Good luck!
2007-02-02 21:51:27 · answer #6 · answered by Esma 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That is a common question on this website. Listen, if you do prepare for it you and your husband --both-- will feel a lot more comfortable about the situation. People do it all the time. All you have to do is prepare and carry out the plan. Feel free to do a search "how do i introduce my baby to my dog" and you will get a lot of good answers.
Check out this link to see the best answer:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Al8K.867cCoP0w6H4ZjdxDUjzKIX?qid=20060801092919AAMZsxU
2007-02-02 22:06:34 · answer #7 · answered by LakeviewChitown 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She may see the baby in the same way she sees other people, and a Pit Bull with an "attitude" around a baby is a bad idea! Just because YOU love the baby, doesn't mean she will. You're taking a lot for granted.
2007-02-02 21:50:22 · answer #8 · answered by kdrevette 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
As an owner of 4 american pit bulls, mine absolutely love kids and people. They get along with my 3 cats and my parrot too. I can't speak for other pit bull owners, but I know for a fact that my dogs love kids. They were all socialized with people/kids/strangers since 8 weeks of age. Here's a picture of two of my dogs: http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/Diabolical99/DSCF6585-1.jpg?t=1170482509
2007-02-03 00:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your baby will have the scent of you whenyou first bring him or her home....then allow your dog to sniff out the baby. Of course watching for "bad" signs. Include the dog witht hings...allow them to sniff out the baby's things etc. Just remember, your dog is NOT your child's babysitter. Teach your child how to properly handle dogs, and teach your dog how to properly handle young children.
Any dog of ANY breed or mix has this potential. Just be aware of the potential and supervise supervise supervise.
BTW, my MALE pitbull was exposed to a two week old baby, and he was rather watchful of the baby and its mother from the other 8 children in the room. NOT aggressive, just silently watchful. Dogs know who is young, who is old, who is sick, who is injured etc....
2007-02-02 22:24:34 · answer #10 · answered by nightowl_2134 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋