dogs and new borns?

Question

does anybody or has anybody had a dog in the household before you gave birth, im a bit worried as to how my dog will be with a new baby in the house so wondered if anybody has been through this, and what were your experiences

I have a staffy, I already have a 3yr old girl who he is marvellous with but we got him at 6 weeks old when my daughter was 2

Answer 1

I have a 1.5 year old German Sheppherd and a 20 month old and a 2 month old. He is great with them BOTH! If he is already good with children then chances are he will be good with the *new* one. Here is some information I found on the internet to help you:

Preparing Pets for the Arrival of Newborns

1. Make sure that your dog interacts with kids during your pregnancy. You may go in for professional training in case he growls.

2. Always go in for vaccination for your pets as well.

3. Never keep your baby unattended with pets especially if you have a dog.

4. In order to familiarize your dog with the newborns odor tell your partner to introduce something before the dog that the baby wore while both of you were in the hospital.

5. Do not mix baby’s toys with your pet’s toys.

6. Make sure that you do not ignore your pet’s cries. You may keep him at your friend’s place incase he’s in distress.

7. It’s not always that your pet’s gonna be harmful but even your tot may prove dangerous to your pet by pulling his tail or stabbing his eyes. So you have to protect your pet as well.

Answer 2

I have ahd a dog in the house with all four of my children and we had the dog for about 6 yrs. before the first child came along, I believe that the dog can sense what is going on, my dog never left my side when I was pregnant she followed me everywhere, and when we brought the babies home she was fine a little curious and we let her sniff the baby out and then she was fine with it, a bit worried when the baby would cry ( the dog would cry too) but as long as we reassured her that all was well she did great our oldest is 9 and the youngest 3 we have since had to put the dog to sleep but before then she was wonderful and very patient with the kids very palyful and loving and protective...

Answer 3

We had two staffies and they were great. In saying that we took normal precautions; never leave the dog alone with the children, if he shows concern when the baby cries reassure him and distract him with a toy. With care he will be fine with the baby. Once mine started growing I would not allow the dogs to be mauled by the children. They grew up together and were firm friends having lots of games and fun. The staffies would be dressed up and put into prams but walked away when they had enough. The children respected this.
Good luck with your new baby

Answer 4

My sister had a dog and after she had her fourth baby, the dog became insanely jealous of her and would try to hurt her as often as possible (lunging at her, barking, scratching, biting. He never got to her, but he tried). The dog would leave her other three kids alone, but not the baby. I'm dead serious. Just get rid of the dog. A baby is more important anyway.

Also, on the news a few years ago, they played a 911 call on TV and the lady said, "HELP ME!!! My dog just killed my baby!" She left her baby on the floor while she ran to the bathroom and the dog bit it's head and killed/mutilated it. Dogs just aren't worth it. Especially around babies. They don't get as much attention and that sparks their natural instinct to be wild. And as we all know, wild animals are dangerous animals.

Answer 5

i had and still have 2 dogs when my children were born i nver left tghe dogs alone with the babies but when i was there i would make a fuss of the dogs they used to ignore the babies the only advice i can give is dont leave the dog in the same room with the baby not even for a minute

Answer 6

Make sure your Hubby Brings Something Home for the Dog to smell , so he can pick up on Baby's sent, before baby actually comes home. You should be Fine , When i was pregnant with my 2nd , An living with my mom , thats what we did for her dog who is a Lab/Rot Mix , an Everything worked out just fine !!

An CONGRATS !!

Answer 7

I have 2 dogs and up until 10 months ago, no children. When we brought our daughter home we placed her on the floor for the dogs to smell (we were on the floor with them, just in case). We also prepped them before we came home, my spouse brought articles of baby clothing home for them to smell. Also make sure that you go into the house and greet them first, you've been away (in their minds) and this way your dog can say hello to you without getting yelled at and this way you can calm him down before the new baby comes in. Good luck and I wouldn't worry, especially since your dog grew up children in the house.

Answer 8

Iv'e got a pointer, golden retriever cross. No problems with my 2 kids the best thing you can do is let your gog investigate your new baby by sniffing etc. If you ignore your gog or tell her to keep off the baby she will feel left out and might become jealous, leading to aggressivness. Trust me your dog will be fine, and very protective of your new arrival.

Answer 9

all i can suggest is if the dog is used to getting spoilt and lots of attention DONT take this away from the dog, yes you will have your hands full with a baby and young child, but still make time for the staff so he knows hes not getting pushed away
get him a little treat when coming in with baby

good luck

Answer 10

The dog should be fine. My husband brought home a blanket we had the baby wrapped up in, before we brought the baby home. She smelled it, and he left it on the couch, and she was fine.