Me and my husband live in a small one bedroom apartment, we have two dogs, one a lab and one a mix between a lab, rott and german shepherd. We are extremely attached to our dogs, but know that we cant keep them both and have a baby. I dont know of any one that I can give my dogs to that I would trust and dont want to give them to a pound, because I dont want them to be seperated. We are eventually going to move into a two bedroom apartment. But I am still not sure that this will be big enough to have both. Do you think that it would be okay to keep both of the dogs with the baby or what?
2007-03-25 18:23:34 · 7 answers · asked by your_lover_67 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Why can't u keep 2 dogs and a baby in a one bedroom apartment???? we did it with 2 dogs that size and 2 cats. worked out just fine for us...and our dogs love our kids. we walk almost daily and mine have a yard to play in. if u worry about how the dogs will be with baby there are good books out there to help u in training dog for baby...I believe. and remember the first few months are stressful for everyone inculding animals. maybe you have friend that have babies who will bring the babies over to ur house...if the dogs sniff and walk away thats good... if the baby cries and the dog comes to check it out fine. dogs should not charge..nose like ya know kinda poke at. u can talk to ur vet about bring home baby talk to trainers ect. and pick up some good books on it.
i see no problem in bring home baby to dogs or cats..animals are good for kids help in avioding alergies. and good for their learning.
congrats. and i hope u keep the dogs...
babycenter.com
and babyzone.com both have info on dogs and babies.
2007-03-25 18:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by dragonwolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, as long as the dogs get attention or you take them and the baby for walks. Your very wise not to take them to the shelter, they may and probably will be put to sleep and if they are luck one may get adopted. Maybe when the baby first comes home, see if a friend or family member can watch them, just so its not too overwhelming. Then introduce the dogs to the baby. Than when you move into the new place you will have your dogs and your new baby. Like one big happy family. If you love your dogs don't give them away, they will be better off with you.
2007-03-25 18:38:02 · answer #2 · answered by animluv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure why not? As long as you introduce them all properly, and make sure that the dogs know that the baby's room is off limits, and that the baby belongs to you, and don't try to raise them all as siblings... Things will be fine. Don't let the dogs think that the baby needs protecting, don't allow them in any way to think that the baby is theirs. The baby is yours and much like your shoes or anything else you don't want them touching, is entirely off limits. Once the baby isn't a baby and is a kid, and can be taught to be respectful, then they can grow and play together.
2007-03-25 18:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by DawgHouse 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 22:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i foumd out the hard way how devoted dogs are try to keep them and if youve shown them love they will never hurt your baby
2007-03-25 18:28:10 · answer #5 · answered by kelly r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you might want to look into renting a small home.
2007-03-25 20:21:47 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont give them away it will be hard but worth it. they need u as much as u need them.
2007-03-25 18:27:30 · answer #7 · answered by sugarpie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋