Pet problems!!!!!

[mia7june]

Ok so we have a king charles dog we have had for 4yrs. We are worried how he will react to our new arrival as he is king of the castle since day one!! lol! any tips of how to handle him with new baby etc.??? We were gonna get a pet gate to stop hin getting into our living room but people have told us that will make him feel left out and

[havincinco]

Itll really depend on your dog and a watchful eye. We had a rottie who was my husbands before we married and literally I had to punch him in the face to calm him down sometimes, so I was really scared. But once I got pregnant he became more passive and if I was sitting on the floor he'd lay next to me and watch anyone who came around. But when my girl was born (now 14) he was curious and quiet and super protective.  Same with our 2nd child....best dog we've ever had. RIP

[Flickan]

It's a hard one to deal with. The bringing the baby scent home is so important, but be prepared to deal with anything that may come up. I know someone who did everything right and had to get rid of her dog when the dog took the blanket the baby was on and attacked it. The part of the blanket dog grabbed was right next to babies foot. Just like some dogs are good with cats, and some cats aren't good with dogs....some animals aren't good with kids. Be prepared just in case. I have a cat who's my baby....up til this point....I've had him 12 years. I'm taking my own advice...just in case.

[mia7june]

sorry for the typo's. stupid phone!!

[mia7june]

We were also told that when tge baby is aroubd giv him loads of attention but then when baby is in bed ignore him to a certain point so he thibks the baby being around is a good thing....I dunno I think it will be trial and error. So many do' & donts its hard to kbow what to do!

[catherineo]

My fella doesnt want our dogs anywhere new our baby when she comes which I understandto a certin extent but think is silly also as my Rottweiler has being my baby from she was 9 weeks old she was 8 this year she is very protective of me and I think it will confuse both her and my other dog as to why all off a sudden they arnt allowed around me or to b the way the r uaed to being with me I can understand my fellas concern but he doesnt get that if the dogs get isolated from me and him more so me cos they r like my shadows that thia will confuse them and make them jealous of the baby when she comes rather than familiarise them with her this to b sounds like the better option rather than worryin about getting a few hairs on her. But my fella only sees his point. They already know something's happenin as when they come in they no not to jump or get hyper around me and my Rottweiler (tanya) just lays her head at my bump

[hlwampler]

We didn't have our dog at the time I was pregnant...BUT we had a cat. She was still a baby and she was queen of the roost. (She still is...) What we did was have some of the babies things around. (We have twins) The crib was up and we just got her used to there being stuff. I'd let her lay on my belly. (She wasn't even a pound at the time. She was a VERY tiny kitten) Once I had the boys' and we brought them home we introduced them to their "big sister". She took to them instantly. Now...lord almighty the things those boys do to her. She's so patient and kind with them. They yank on her tail, ears, and fur and she has never so much as hissed at them.

[mia7june]

Yes we were told the same. we bought a "charlie blanket" for my OH to bring home to him so he will have the scent so by time we get home it is not a foreign scent when we arrive hone to him. Oh im so worried he is my lil boy!! I dont want him to feel left out but obv need to be careful with baba!! Do u think the gate is a bad idea? He has always been allowed in the living room so perhaps my friends are right that stopping hin comin in will cause more trouble than help!

[ktlmg]

I'm worried about the same thing! I have a pit bull and a Chihuahua and they are my babies! My doctor suggested I have someone bring the baby's scent home on a blanket to introduce to them before we bring the baby himself home. Most dogs will instinctively become protective of babies and learn to be gentle around them.

[lousil]

We have a dashound and she is very jealous so we are worried also about how she will react. At our classes the lady said to have a blanket to get the baby smell on it and have someone take it to the dog so it can get accustomed to the babies smell.