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[quote=vtgirl1993]I would definitely invest in some training if your puppy isn't already trained. We adopted a 40lb puggle right before I got pregnant and he's a sweet dog, but can very annoying since he isn't properly trained. I HATE walking him w/ the baby b/c he's all over the place. My DH has tried training him, but he's a very stubborn dog and will go right back to his old routine in a day or two.

Are there any dog parks around you? I would ask the dog walker to come in the morning when you're tired and trying to get the baby together. If there's a nearby dog park, then you can walk the baby and dog to the park midday for a long bout of exercise. That and a Kong/doggie puzzles should keep him happy until the evening, when you can take him and the baby for at quick stroll/pee break around the block before bed. You might even plan a stroll around your baby's early evening breakdown - the "witching hour" - since sometimes a change in scenery or noise helps calm the baby, and the sounds outside will help you keep your sanity since you won't hear the baby as much.

I agree w/ others that you should have the walker come more frequently when the baby first arrives, then taper down as you recover. Doggie day care once or twice a week will be very helpful, as well.[/quote]

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