Im about 3 months pregnant and just moved into a new place. I'm a HUGE dog lover and I have been dying to get a dog. Usually my dogs of choice are rottweilers, dobermans, pitbulls, and for some reason chihuahuas. I know I can train my dog well but I'm worried about a jealousy from the dog once the baby is born. I want to know if there is a problem with my usual choices or possibly if somebody can suggest a dog that wouldnt mind a baby?
Each dog will have their basic instinct to be jealous with the new family member, not all but most dogs will do. This behavior can be corrected easily by giving basic and obedience training to the dogs. Then once the dog is trained, it would be easier to make the dog understand that the baby is part of the family/pack.
I recommend that you watch my 3 minute dog training video at
http://www.youtube.com/watch ? v=ZXoHcNA52 ... which addresses the common problem of pet owners when introducing their pet to new people or in your case introducing the baby to your dog.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com Dogs live to please their owners and taking the time to let your dog understand what you want through training will be favorable for you and your pet. - Hope my advice helps!
WIth the right training, you can get any dog to be good around your baby, and dogs don't get jealous. It's just that they feel that the pack is not in order since there has been a new addition. Some dog breeds that I'd recommend for young children are Newfoundlands. Yes, they 're HUGE and they shed a lot, but they're PERFECT for family. They will tolerate anything from small children. Labs are a good choice too, since they are pretty calm when around children. If you want a small dog, or a dog that doesn't shed (if you or your child has allergies) then a Bichon Frise would be a good choice also. They are very loving and will adore and care for every member of the family (new or old).
Wait until the kid is born and well into their toddler year (4-5) before getting a dog. You will have your hands full with the baby and will not have time to either raise a puppy or teach an adult dog what the rules and boundaries are.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com Three of the four of your dogs-of-choice do well with small kids. The only one that is inappropriate for children is the chihuahua. They are one-person dogs that are easily damaged. They are the most likely of your four preferred breeds to bite when they are spooked or hurt. Rotties and dobies are both patient and protective (if not particularly playful) and have great pain thresholds. Pit bulls can play for hours with even the roughest kids and there is very little a kid can to one of these dogs to make them react out of pain.
Honestly, I think that is would be much wiser to get a dog AFTER you know how you, personally, are dealing with having a new baby.
Dogs and babies are both wonderful, BUT are also stressful and time-consuming. I really don't think that right now would be very good timing to get a new dog, then a new baby directly afterward. That is a LOT of responsibility and time to take care of two new beings in your home.
Plus, dog-training during pregnancy is not a really wise combo, if you can avoid it.
Personally I would wait until after you have the baby. Can you imagine taking care of a baby and then a dog on top of that ? I would wait until things have settled down. I think a larger dog would be better, they're a lot less breakable in comparison to a small dog. I've heard Rotties and Pits do very well with children, I'm not sure about Dobies.
Honestly? I suggest waiting. In 6 months you will have an infant that needs your attention AND a puppy (if you don't get an or an older pup before hand) that is just starting to hit the fun stage where they are testing boundaries.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com That said YOU know better than we ever will what breeds you a capable of being responsible. Being good with children takes a few thing
-Good temperament
-Proper training
-An owner with more than a smidgen of common sense.
My suggestion is to wait, because it really won't kill you to wait until AFTER your child has been born to consider a dog.
My Standard Poodle was awesome with babies and grew up with my son who used to play in his food bowl. I say just don't force the dog on the child the dog has to have to right to go lay down and not always be pestered and when the child is old enough to start learning household rules then you teach the child how to behave with the dog.
I have had plenty of dogs ... And I have 4 children.
I had a pitbull with my 3rd preg and he never had an issue. I truely believe any breed can be good with a child, as long as you prepare them and they are trained.
http://www.dogobediencegroup.com/babypre ... pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com
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