Anyone have a baby with a young pup? My latest pit bull has been the baby but now we're expecting our second child... She's great with our four year old, and she likes to chase the cats and lick them against their will, but what self respecting dog doesn't chase cats... Any suggestions getting her used to the baby? Oh, and any answers from trolls or people who hate dogs, pits or people being happy, you will be ignored and laughed at, so go ahead and embarrass yourself. Real answers only please!
2007-10-12 13:58:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She's seven months now and by far the most "huggy" of dogs I've ever had... cuddles in our bed at night and is a total shadow dog, but she is totally cool with sharing affection as a family and not really jealous. How can we ease this transition on her?
2007-10-12 13:59:45 · update #1
awww i LOVE pitbulls she will get along great with the new child dont introduce them too soon like the second your second child comes. introduce them gradualy(good luck with the new baby ^^)
2007-10-12 14:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably have no problem at all. I have three very spoiled dogs, one being an APBT. They all love everyone who comes to the house but had only been around younger children, 5-6 year old. When my daughter brought over my one month old grandson and sat him on the floor in his carrier all the dogs went to check him out. The Terrier and the Beagle took a sniff and went away. The Pit took her sniff and then laid down beside him and stayed there for the next hour, she would leave his side. I guess the name "Nanny Dog" is really good. Later as my grandson grew and came for a visit the Pit would put her head in his hands and let him pull on her ears while she licked his toes. My Honey was three old at this time. As you have a Pit puppy I would watch her closely for a time, but I bet she will be great with the baby.
2007-10-12 17:45:34 · answer #2 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is good with the 4 yr old she will be fine with the baby. The only problem might be that your little bully baby will not be getting the attention she is use-to. That's the only thing I think would be the problem. If you can have a newborn and still show your bully you love her then everyone will be happy. If you really love your pup I am sure you can do it. Too many times the baby comes along and then the dog is old news. That's what happened to my Cousins dog. Poor thing now spends all his time outside.
2007-10-12 14:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by snowflake311 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, first of all I just want to say that pits and bullys are not my favourite breed as I was attacked very badly by these but I am really trying not to judge all the rest and I am trying to work thru my fears by working with them again and I'm getting better! I'm not sure if you are a Cesar fan, but I watch him with great interest. He has an opposite view to one of the comments I read here. He did not let the dogs into the baby's room. He said as their sense of smell is SO good, they did not have to get up close to sense the smell of the child, they could do that from a great distance. By doing this the dogs seemed to really respond to the owners leadership and they were so calm! they just had a sniff and laid down to watch what was going on. I was so impressed with their behaviour it was beautiful to watch. I just wanted to express a different opinion that's all so good luck to you and the family!
2007-10-12 16:11:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should be fine with the new baby since she is used to your 4 year old; however, the crying of the newborn baby might throw her off. Just let her smell the baby's foot; however, it's best to keep the baby up higher (in your arms or on the sofa with you) instead of on the dog's level at first so the dog realizes the baby is higher in the pack than she is so she cannot test who is boss. Some people say to not let the dog in the baby's room; however, I think it's best to let them in the room so they can smell around and get used to the new family member.
I have a female Pitbull mix who is also a big baby and all she wants to do is cuddle.
Good luck and congratulations!
2007-10-12 14:04:08 · answer #5 · answered by Madison 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't have that much experience with babies, but I am a bully mommy too, and common sense tells me the best thing is to try not to disrupt your pup's routine too much. I would imagine this would be near impossible with a new baby, but try to make time at least once a day devoted to giving your dog attention. Allow her to be a part of the bonding process, and indulge her curiosity about your new baby. Also, I'm not sure how you introduced your dog to your four-year-old, but it sounds like you did a good job with those two, so I would repeat whatever you did before.
I also want to commend you for not ditching your dog at a shelter just because you have kids. That seems to be a rarity these days. Kudos to you for being a responsible dog owner and a great bully mom!
2007-10-12 14:09:22 · answer #6 · answered by Julie 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
She will probably get along great. When the baby comes, introduce her gradually so no one is hurt. Let her sniff over the baby, but don't let her jump to have a look.
2007-10-12 14:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by Judgerz 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
bad situation
2007-10-12 14:02:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋