Are dobermans and min-pins okay with newborns?

Question

I have had a doberman for 4 years and a min-pin for 3 years. I'm expecting my first baby in a few months. I need to know if they are going to be okay with it and be gentle around it. They are both so hyper all the time and needy for attention and I'm worried that they won't understand what is going on and be jealous. Please give me some input.

Answer 1

no! dobermans are wild, + if they're hyper than absolutely not! wait till the baby is 1 year and can walk before introducing them to eachother.

Answer 2

First of all, I believe that you should go more by the personality type of your dogs instead of their breeds. However, after reading both of them are hyper, they sound true to their heritage--I had a Min Pin and she was a happy, super hyper puppy!

You should ALWAYS keep dogs and newborns away from each other--especially in the beginning. It doesn't matter what breed, age, gender, etc or how much you trust your dog and know your dog has good intentions.

First, the dogs need to learn to NEVER be hyper around the baby. You need to show them that the baby is the pack leader in the family and they are not allowed to show any hyper energy around the baby. Also, if you were to take the baby on walks with the dog, make sure the stroller is ahead of the dog. DO NOT let the dog walk in front of the stroller. This also shows the dog that the baby is the leader.

For the first month or two, the baby's room should be kept completely off limits. They can look from the doorway but they're not allowed to enter.

I've learned all that from The Dog Whisperer show and personal experience. Within months, your dogs will completely respect the baby and be so gentle with him/her.

Not only is this best for the baby's safety, but it'll let the dogs know from day one that baby=their leader. Even the most gentle of dogs can accidentally hurt they baby--whether they are trying to find out were that new noise (a baby's cry) is coming from or what's in the basinet.

MOREOVER, it's also super important to keep them separate in the beginning because of possible allergies. Even if a baby's father and mother have no dog allergies, a baby can end up having them. Because a newborn is so fragile in the early days, it's important to keep the dogs (and their hair) away from the baby to avoid an intense allergic reaction.

You'll instinctively know when the time is right to let the dogs have more interaction with the baby. And I don't mean any of this to sound negative---I know all those things may make some people get super worried. It's just important to make the introduction slowly. I'm sure in no time you, your baby, and your dogs will be one happy family.

Congratulations!

Answer 3

Any Dogs Are A Risk Around Children. I Suggest Maybe Getting A Dog-Gate Or Stair-Gate As It Will Probably Be Needed For The Baby Anyway. Basically Get Them Used To Being In A Separate Room From You, Or Alternatively Train Them To Listen To Commands Such As 'Down', 'Sit' Or 'Basket'. This Will Help If They Become Boisteous Around The New Baby. I Would Also Suggest Never Leave The Dogs And baby Alone Together In Th Same Room-Anything Could Happen. Just Plan Things Carefully And I'm Sure You Will All Be One Big Happy Family, Hope This Helps -xXx-

Answer 4

first off, your dogs are NOT hyper. Hyperactivity implies a medical condition in which medication is prescribed. I am a long time former breeder of Miniature Pinschers and they are not hyper. They are though extremely energetic. Confusing the 2 can lead to a problem. An energetic dog is not likely to be any more of a threat to a new born than one that is laid back. The key is interaction and when it occurs. It is up to you to determine this. Min Pins generally do not do well with little children primarily because little children are hands on, way too much. This results in the Pin in most cases nipping to avoid this contact. Both breeds though NOT related at all, do share common natural guarding instincts which in most cases always means new additions to the house. Just take your time when introducing and keep a firm hold on the dog/s. Note that though both breeds are sight breeds they do rely on their nose to detect things out of the ordinary or routine in the house. A new baby smell will invoke some curiosity. Be prepared for this so that you do not mistake this for abnormal behavior. Good luck with the new addition and the dogs.

Answer 5

Yes but you should start training them now.

Get one of those dolls that makes baby noises and treat it like a real baby.Tell the dogs off if they try and jump up when your carrying it,etc.Keep them exercised as normal of course.

When you have the baby have your husband bring home a blanket it's been wrapped in so they will not be totally surprised by the scent.

At first let them sniff it in a cot and say no if they sniff too roughly or show any signs of agression.When they are fine this way let them sniff the baby as it sits on your lap.

By the time your baby crawls they should understand that their packs 'alpha female'-you-has had a new puppy and that they have to help look after it.

Don't let them feel pushed out.Make sure they get as much exercise as ever and make time to play with them.

They will then be protective and tolerant.Remember the golden rule of never leaving a young child and a dog alone together even for a minute though.

Answer 6

one of the first thing is to let the dogs get used to the baby smells and things. just do not leave the dogs a lone with the baby it is not that they are going to be mean to the baby but the dobe could hurt it by just being happy. after the baby is born bring home a blanket that smells of the baby be for they see the baby. also make sure that they get the same amount of attention as they did before . and make sure that the dogs get enough exercise each day. i hope that everything goes good for you. i hope that they know some obedience commands like sit or down and stay . min pin is no more hippier than the dobie. make sure that they are both on leash when you bring the baby into the house. please do not shut the dog away for the baby all the time. some dog will tell you when there might be a problem with the baby. and they will guard it.

Answer 7

The breed of the dog is irrelevant. The fact that your dogs are hyper is the problem. True, no dog should be left unsupervised with an infant - and vice versa. At this point, I would recommend enrolling your dogs in obedience school or even having a trainer come to the house. Cesar Milian (the Dog Whisperer) recently did an episode on exactly this issue. The key is training and exercise. A tired dog, whether it's a doberman or a dachshund, is usually a well-behaved dog.

Answer 8

In general I would say that Dobermans should be fine with children and Min Pins with older children, but I don't know if YOUR dogs will be okay with a baby. You still have time to prepare them. There are lots of books on the subject of getting a dog ready for a baby to enter the house. Get a couple of them asap and start working!

Answer 9

The doberman will be fine around the baby. I'm not too sure about the min-pin because I haven't been around many but I'm pretty sure it will be fine. They will mellow down once the baby gets there and as long as you keep showing them that they're still loved and not being replaced, everything will be fine. Good luck and congratulations!

Answer 10

i would maybe try and get them around children. and make sure they can have plenty of attention after baby comes, they will be curious, so maybe let them sniff the baby. or some ppl have a pet trainer come and give ideas on what to do. you could check into that.

Answer 11

No dogs should be considered safe to be arouond newborns for many many reasons.

Let your dogs get used to having the baby in the house and teach your dogs how to be with your baby when it starts crawling around the house. Dogs will play with your baby the way they do with puppies and that is not what you want.

Congrats.