She is a little min-pin and her feelings are hurt... She has actually cried real tears! I have done my best to love on her and let her know I love her but she won't have anything to do with me now. :(
2007-11-08 06:24:28 · 20 answers · asked by Bubblione 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Aww thats really cute.
But sad.
Maybe you should hold her and the baby.
It might be hard though because she's jealous and she might hurt the baby.
2007-11-08 06:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you go to the other house to babysit or does the baby come to your house. Based on what you have said, my guess is that you are watching the child in your own house, which the dog feels as a threat.
Don't separate the dog and the child, or the situation will get worse - the dog will see the child as the reason she is put in another room, and the situation will never resolve.
Allow the dog to be in the room while you are babysitting, and pay as much attention to the dog as the child. If the child is older, have them also play with the dog, feed the dog, etc. This will show the dog that the new addition is not a threat but can be a friend.
2007-11-08 14:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by rjn529 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time is really the only answer here if you can't somehow invove the dog with the child/ren you babysit. Continue your normal routine with your dog. Dogs love consistency. If you normally walk your dog and feed at a certain time then continue on that schedule.
When you babysit, do you ignore the dog? Is there any way you can have the child learn how to play gently with a small dog (a good lesson for both of them). If you can't babysit and keep the dog involved, then after the babysitting is over, do somethign with the dog that you know they enjoy (extra-long walk, a game of fetch, a special treat) so the dog will associate the babysitting with "I will eventually get something great!" Consistency is key here, too.
If nothing else time will help your dog adjust to a change in the routine.
2007-11-08 14:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by kckli 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My pitbull did this when I had my son. We just had the child start feeding him and giving him treats. He will learn to love the child. Also as he got older he would be the one to tell the dog "Lets go for a walk..." and that would really get him excited.. Hes a great dog, just a little jealous!! Good luck
2007-11-08 14:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
******In the interest of safety, do *not* force your dog to interact with the child!*****
Congratulations - by rewarding your dog (fussing and fawning over her for being confused about the new situation) you have trained your dog to be jealous.
Ignore your dog completely when she does behaviors you don't like. Only ever reward your dog with attention and playtime when she gives up on the "I hate you" behaviors. Take a look at a NILIF program and have your dog interact with you to earn rewards, and I guarantee that both of you will be much happier with this new turn in your relationship.
http://www.k9deb.com/nilif.htm
2007-11-08 14:39:30 · answer #5 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you brought this up, because I'm afraid that's what's going to happen with my dog. She is the "baby" and she knows it.
The only thing I can think of doing for myself is to purchase a babydoll that crys and see what her reactions are to it, and work with her on it.
I'm looking forward to seeing what type of answers you get so that they may be beneficial when I decide to have children which will be really soon.
2007-11-08 14:32:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a role reversal.
start babysitting the dog
and put the baby in the dog cage.
seeing the situation from a new point of view
your dog will understand
and she won't be hurt anymore
just remember
to let the baby out of the cage.
2007-11-08 14:27:55 · answer #7 · answered by Buttface Cool Guy 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Put the dog outside while you babysit, or in a separate part of the house.
2007-11-08 14:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the dog away from the child. It will hurt the child if it gets the chance to. Keep it in a separtate room. There is nothing you can do about this. You need a professional dog trainer to change her.
2007-11-08 14:28:28 · answer #9 · answered by FILE 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's so sad. Give her lots of love and attention. Be careful not to exclude or ignore her.
You might want to consult with a vet.
Dr. Jon's Pet Place might be a good resource on the internet.
2007-11-08 14:32:53 · answer #10 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to regain her trust. She just probably feels abandoned and left out. Try spending some more time with her, maybe taking her to the park. And oh, maybe take her babysitting with you so she can meet the kid and you can still spend time with each other.
Good luck!
2007-11-08 14:27:42 · answer #11 · answered by genuine4560 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋