Is this hormones?

I am currently 8w2d. I really do not like my bf or my dog right now. I can't be pleased. I want to get rid of our dog. She is a 9 month old American Bulldog (Zoe). She is the sweetest thing ever, but lately I can't stand her. I am the primary caregiver because he works so much. I don't feel like I can care for her when the baby comes. She is VERY hyper and strong. She requires so much attention. We haven't had time to socialize her the way she needs to be so when people come over she jumps all over them. I CAN'T STAND THAT! I just feel that I am compromising the safety of my child with her around. I know that she would never intentionally hurt even a fly, but she is so hyperactive that I can't trust her. It only makes sense in my head because when I try to reason with him I end up sounding like a jerk. Zoe is not an old pair of shoes that I can just throw out, but I am really concerned.

I'm 27, he's 30, we got pg on purpose, live together and have been together 2 1/2 years, we just haven't gotten married yet.

[lilcountriegal]

i have a weiner dog.  she's 2 years old.  she hates people in general.  she barks at everyone who comes into my home, including my family.  she's even bitten one of the neighbor kids who came in to play with my 6 yo daughter (didnt break her skin, but latched onto her jeans).  i was VERY concerned about her around my second child (who is now 11 months old).  from the day I brought the baby home, Lilly (dog) followed me everywhere when I carried the baby around.  She sniffed at her alot.  She began sleeping right beside the baby's crib all night.  My DD is now 11 months old and can grab at Lilly... Lilly tolerates her and doesnt snip or attempt it at all.  I am now pregnant again and due any day.  The dog still sleeps beside my daughter's crib nightly.  I have no worries.  

Another story:  my 5 year old nephew is an insulin dependent diabetic who was diagnosed at 18 months old.  my sister has my dog's sister (if that makes sense).  Sophie (sister's dog) has saved the life of my nephew on three occasions by waking my sister and brother-in-law up in the middle of the night when Joey's sugar was dipped into the 30s.  He would not have survived the night without Sophie waking them up.  Joey is a rambunctious 5 year old who practically tortures that dog.. but dog's have strict loyalty.  

Id give your dog a chance.  HAve your husband (boyfriend) bring home a blanket from the hospital that the baby was wrapped in prior to you bringing teh baby home so the dog can get used to the smell/scent and its not a big surprise.  

like i said, im pregnant now and im pretty much hating everyone.  i chalk alot of your feelings up to hormones....you have a while to go in your pregnancy... your dog will mature and may even settle down by that time.  dogs are very loyal animals... you'll be surprised how well he does wtih a baby.

[ImmortalOne]

OMG!  I wish I knew that hating everyone was something hormonal.  Lately I find that I can't stand most of my family, any of my friends, my kids frustrate me, and oh man... the fiancee'... he's about to have me toss him out.  Maybe it is hormones, I hope so.  Maybe after all this is done and over I will like him again.  

Don't make any rash decisions right now, see about getting the dog into behavior classes or something along those lines.

[Jamie12269]

My boyfriend and i got a puppy when i was 3 months pregnant. Im currently 32 weeks. We both had no idea how much trouble she would be! she's a german shephard x husky so shes absolutely massive!  She used to be really bad. She would bite everyone and jump on all our visitors, but with some daily training she has learnt to stop biting and listen to our commands. For a long time we were really worried about how she would handle a baby but as she's getting older she is becoming very obedient. We love her as our own child and would never get rid of her.  

Just hang in there, start to do some training with her. Its really not too hard. Once she understands simple commands it will make your life much easier if you can communicate with your dog.

[Mony0283]

yeah i agree with everyone else-i have a golden retriver who hasnt been around a baby before-but i know she will be great-maybe have ur dog be around other kids and see how she does?? its a hard adjustment on pets too all a sudden not getting as much attention but they will get used to it-we live with my parents so there's plenty of people to show jessie love-its okay to be angry too-its def teh hormones-trust me i am two weeks away from my due date and i felt like punching bunch of customers tonight(i work at a grocey store) -try to relax-it will get better

[kellym]

HA! I bought a new puppy and the next day found out I was preggo. What a mess. Stay strong, it will be okay. I have invested in a few baby gates and the dogs seem to be doing well with the new baby. I do let them sniff & lick her so that when she begins to crawl we won't have any issues. IT's THE HAIR THAT DRIVES ME CRAZY!!

[gembo26]

sounds 2 me that she just needs a bit of training 2 show her who is boss. my dog was the same jumping up and barking at people. after just 1 wk at a dog trainer he is the perfect dog.but me and the family have all agreed it ony takes 1 bite and he is out.

[candie26]

Thanks for the comments! I decided late last night that I would try obedience school...again. She still understands all of the commands from puppy class last summer. I will give her a chance. I have researched her breed and all info says that they are great with children. She looks like a pit bull, but we know the parents and she is American Bull Dog...big difference in temperment. I just worry because she doesn't realize her strength. Maybe she will mature by September. The blanket idea is great! I'll do that.

HORMONES ARE CRAZY!!! I HAVE ON CONTROL OVER MY EMOTIONS!!