What can do we do if dog doesn’t accept baby?

[Anonymous]

Not the same, but we had a cat who absolutely HATED anyone who wasn’t DH or me. She was completely fine with our babies/kids. The kids are teens now and our kitty has passed away. Miss that feisty little cat.

Also, we’ve adopted re-homed pets and they are living large here. Loved and spoiled. One of them was re-homed due to not accepting new baby. Just saying re-homing can work out ok.

[Anonymous]

Decades ago my aunt was worried about this so she carried around a baby doll for a while, talking to it etc. the dog went after the doll and they had their answer so they rehomed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just wait and see what happens. You're overthinking it.

+100 most dogs get into protective mode over the child.

My grandfather's dog did that when my brother was born. The dog would not let my mom pick up the baby when he cried. He guarded the baby and bared teeth at anyone who came near. Needless to say, that dog was never near that baby again.

Because that’s resource guarding and not the sweet protective thing some people want to think it is. Glad your grandfather was sensible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How old is the dog? If he is older already, you might just delay your childbearing plans until he passes and avoid the issue altogether.

No. This is stupid advice.

[Anonymous]

Your dog will likely become protective of your kid BUT a reactive dog and a child don't mix, especially once your kid is old enough to interact with the dog but not old enough to understand appropriate behavior with a dog. My mom said one of the scariest few seconds of her life was when I was 2ish and pulled our lab's tale hard. It happened so quickly my mom couldn't stop me. My dog yelped, huffed, and walked away. But the few seconds it took for my mom to grab me, she was petrified our dog would bite me even though it was the calmest dog I've ever met.

Can you rehome a dog with a bite history? yes but it isn't easy. If you don't have a friend willing to do it, then your best bet is to contact a rescue type organization who may work with people who take in these types of dogs.

That said, I would do this now before you conceive. I would never bring a baby around a dog like yours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How old is the dog? If he is older already, you might just delay your childbearing plans until he passes and avoid the issue altogether.

No. This is stupid advice.

Right, you should never consider your previous commitment prior to taking on new obligations. Carry on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How old is the dog? If he is older already, you might just delay your childbearing plans until he passes and avoid the issue altogether.

That’s absurd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your dog will likely become protective of your kid BUT a reactive dog and a child don't mix, especially once your kid is old enough to interact with the dog but not old enough to understand appropriate behavior with a dog. My mom said one of the scariest few seconds of her life was when I was 2ish and pulled our lab's tale hard. It happened so quickly my mom couldn't stop me. My dog yelped, huffed, and walked away. But the few seconds it took for my mom to grab me, she was petrified our dog would bite me even though it was the calmest dog I've ever met.

Can you rehome a dog with a bite history? yes but it isn't easy. If you don't have a friend willing to do it, then your best bet is to contact a rescue type organization who may work with people who take in these types of dogs.

That said, I would do this now before you conceive. I would never bring a baby around a dog like yours.

This.

OP, don't chance it, a friend was in a similar situation, they supervised and dog often wore a muzzle, but it only took one time for dog to bite child in the face, she has a permanent scar. Dog had to be put down. It would be negligent for you to have a baby and young child in the house with a reactive dog. Friend had worked with a behaviorist too, if the dog needed that level of intervention, simply should not be around children under teen years, if that.

Do not delay or give up on the idea of parenthood over a pet.

Have you not spoken to the behaviorist about this?

[Anonymous]

OP has responded but not admitted to the breed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP has responded but not admitted to the breed.

OP doesn’t really need to, though- it’s a reactive dog and has bitten before. It doesn’t matter if it’s a miniature poodle or a pit bull.

[Anonymous]

Cage match. Dogs respect strength.

[Anonymous]

OP, once you have a baby, then child, you will socialize with other families with babies and your child will have playdates and sleepovers. You will be taking an enormous risk having a reactive dog in the house. Even if put in a bedroom, etc, there is always the risk the dog will get out. I think you need to try to find an adult only home for the dog.

[Anonymous]

You wont know until you have a baby but even if your dog is essentially a floor rug, you still never leave the two alone, ever. I have a great dog but I dont leave him alone with my under 10 yr old kids. Their unpredictability stresses him out. A toddler is really stressful to a dog.

[Anonymous]

You have to rehome the baby. There will probably be a lot of options. You'll find the right home for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How old is the dog? If he is older already, you might just delay your childbearing plans until he passes and avoid the issue altogether.

No. This is stupid advice.

Right, you should never consider your previous commitment prior to taking on new obligations. Carry on.

It’s.a.dog.