My fiance and I own an adult basset hound. I watch a 4 yr. old and when I first started watching him my basset was scared really bad like shaking thought he would have a heart attack. He soon got use to him but still keeps an eye on him. One day the lil boy was petting him then all of a sudden my basset barked at him he didn't snap though and this boy isn't an angel he's been mean to my dog before throwing a lil basket ball at him. But I'm just scared for my baby I just know the basset will be terrified of it when I bring him/her home and what if my baby accidentally hurts him and he bites her
2007-05-22 07:41:34 · 17 answers · asked by ?????? 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Getting rid of the dog is not an option his is just as much a part of this family as this baby will be. It would brake my fiance's heart to get rid of him. Mine also I've really grown attached to him. He loves his Papa(my fiance) and no one else he is scared of any other human it took him forever to like me
2007-05-22 07:48:16 · update #1
I don't really think he'll bite cause what already happened with the 4 yr. old he just barked to warn him
2007-05-22 07:50:23 · update #2
Linda H I don't care for one more than the other the dog is like a child to me he isn't aggressive at all he just sleeps all day and lays his head on our laps and try to get petted he is a wonderful dog I just really wanted to know how to introduce the two so they can get along and as someone else said a baby is different form a 4yr. who is throwing stuff at him
2007-05-22 07:54:49 · update #3
It's good that you are thinking of this now. There is a big difference between an abusive kid that throws things at your dog and the new baby in the family. A few things not to do; don't hide the baby from the dog and don't avoid the dog. Bringing the baby into the house should be a positive experience for everyone including the dog. When you bring the dog home be sure to give him lots of attention and allow him to sniff the baby if he wants. Be sure to pet him and tlak to him. This will reassure him that the baby is good and will create a positive view of the baby.
2007-05-22 07:49:59 · answer #1 · answered by al l 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I lost a baby girl at 21 weeks in Aug 2006, but have not tried to get pregnant again yet. I would call your OB's office. The answering service will contact the doctor on-call and they will call you back. They will let you know what you should do. Most ER doctors are not trained in Obstetrics so they don't know what to look for other than bleeding. I went to the ER when I was 6 weeks with my first pregnancy when I had spotting and was told that since my cervix was still closed that everything was fine, but I was indeed having a miscarriage.
2016-04-01 02:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by Yesennia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dog sounds safe to me if he didn't try to bite the 4 year old who was being mean to him then he sounds ok, but if you have any worries its best to rehome the dog, but remember this the next time you go to buy a puppy if you are just going to dump the dog whenever a kid comes along wait until you have you family size decided then get another dog, because your basset sounds ok and workable plus you sould never leave an infant or young child alone with any dog, my parents keep there dog after i was born, but it seems now people get rid of the dog, so what ever you decide the child comes first and an accidental bite is 100% preventable by not allowing the child to be around the dog unattended
2007-05-22 07:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by teenytiny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, the little boy was just being a kid. It is up to you to teach him not to throw things at the dog. He was probably playing. When the baby comes, make sure the dog doesn't jump on or otherwise get aggressive with the baby, some dogs are actually quite protective of infants . Just be very careful when the baby can crawl. .of course, you can never let the baby lie on a blanket o the floor.
2015-05-30 12:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by zendall 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to make sure to pay extra attention to your dog at this time he can sense a change to come. Start putting on baby lotion and powder to get him use to the smell. When the baby comes into the picture make sure to include him with family walks and such. Buy him a special treat and give it to him when the baby comes home from the hospital. Sit in the floor or lower the baby to your dog so he can check out the new baby and I know you are going to be tired but don't forget about the first baby that came into your life. With time and patience things will work out. In time you will have to teach your new little one to be easy and loving to your dog but it can be done. Good luck I hope this will help you and save your dogs home for him.
2007-05-22 07:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by Mel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not get worried so soon. You never know how things will work work out! you might be getting worried for no reason! This might sound funny..but get your dog involved in whatever you are doing for the baby..For example show him you belly let him know there is a baby in there..show him where the baby will be sleeping and stuff..I knowI knwo this may sound crazy to some readers but if you are a dog owner it wont!...I say just wait until the baby is born and take it from there..
2007-05-22 07:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by butterfly 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Start getting the dog used to infants now. Take him around babies so he can smell them and hear them.
Contact your local animal shelter and/or training facility. Many of them offer classes for helping transition a dog to having a baby in the family. Visit the dogs and storks website for more information: http://dogsandstorks.com/
NEVER leave any dog alone with a child, EVER.
2007-05-22 07:50:02 · answer #7 · answered by K9Resqer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
honeslty u need to make a decision. If there is ANY possibility that the dog can harm your CHILD, you should probably remove the dog. I mean i know a dog is like a child to most people. But a person is a person. And theres 100% chance a baby is gonna be curious and mess with the doggy~
2007-05-22 07:46:25 · answer #8 · answered by mattinfla 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
great advice for you.......
1. let dog be near you alot now with baby in stomach, they are aware more than you think
2. before you bring baby home from hospital, take home a recieving blanket with new baby smell on it and let your dog get use to the smell.
3. set up baby crib and items asap, also to let dog get adjusted
4. another trick....BABY POWDER.....sprinkle on you, your carpets etc..... again so dog gets use to the scent before baby comes home
i am a grandmother and also was concerned about the baby and my rottweiler......... my dog adores my granddaughter however we are still very careful and NEVER leave an infant alone with a dog rottweiler or poodle.
everything will be just fine but truly you need to prepare your pet .......... baby powder and the blanket helped!!!!!
2007-05-22 07:52:57 · answer #9 · answered by Dave B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a sim. experiance with my bull dog. Don't worry, when you bring the baby home take a blanket with the child's scent and give it to you dog to sleep with. In no time you dog will accept and protect the baby.
2007-05-22 07:48:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋