My dog :(

[Sarah10]

We are moving house and o/h wants to get rid of my dog. Deep down i know its right because i wont have much time for him once baby is here but he is like my baby, i love him to bits but he barks when somebody walks past, when someone is at the door etc, so the baby would be woke up all the time
i dont know what to do, i dont really want to get rid of him because he's really attatched to me but i dont know what is right for him.

Has anybody else been in the same situation?

I love him to bits

 

[~RedLily~]

the baby probably wouldnt wake up when the dog barks because they get used to it while your pregnant.
im having to rehome one of my dogs because she gets very jealous and has actually snapped at other animals before so cant take the risk with the baby.

 

[veganmum2be]

not with a dog but with a ferret.
i have a ferret that isn't very great with hygeine bless her, and shes a right biter.
shes a nightmare now, and i cant imagine having her with a baby.
so i'm already trying to find a good home for her.
but yes its heartbreaking

 

[AyaChan]

i actually dont think your dog barking would be a problem, as the baby can hear everything going on in the womb anyways and is more than likely used to the sound.

My dog is also like a baby to me, and she never leaves my side, barks when people go past etc, and I've been told she might get nasty when the baby is here.

But i'd never get rid of her.

As long as introudced slowly and properly, the dog should be fine.

Why not play a crying baby sound to your dog every now and again to get it used to the noise?

the no need to get rid of him/her

x

 

[lily123]

Awr
It is a difficult decision to make definitely.
I have a 5 year old spaniel and she needs A LOT of attention, but i will not be re-homing her as she's so gentle i know she wouldn't hurt the baby or anything like that, it might be a bit extra work but it's definitely managable hun
xx

 

[amygwen]

I agree with the other ladies, I don't think the dogs barking would be a problem. I have two dogs and the thought to give them up would never ever ever ever cross my mind. I absolutely love them and I want my son to love them too and the only way to get him used to dogs is having them from when he's young.

I don't personally think there's any reason to give your dog up whatsoever unless it's a danger to your child and imo from what you've told us he won't be a danger to it.

so no, I've never been in this situation

 

[Sarah10]

I dont think he will be a danger as he is so soft and cuddly, i wouldn't leave him alone with my baby just incase though o/h has a cat, and she's really vicious, she attacked my leg in 2008 and i needed stitches, so i really want her to go because i dread to think what could of happened if it would of been my baby and not me x

 

[~RedLily~]

i actually cant see any reason to get rid of your dog tbh but obviously if you thinks its for the best then ok.

 

[Lauraxamy]

Awh that's such a shame. We have a dog and he does bark alot sometimes but the baby will just get used to it and the dog can always go outside if hes being a pain so I'm sure you'd be fine with both. It'll be a good insentive to go for a walk too after baby is born, that's what I always think.

 

[Sarah10]

Thats a good point Laura He's almost like my best friend now (i've lost loads of friends lately) i must sound like a saddo! o/h knows how much he means to me so hopefully he won't try and force it cause i'd be heartbroken

 

[Lauraxamy]

Thats a good point Laura He's almost like my best friend now (i've lost loads of friends lately) i must sound like a saddo! o/h knows how much he means to me so hopefully he won't try and force it cause i'd be heartbroken

Not at all I'd be lost without my little friend, he keeps me company in the day when others aren't around

 

[Sarah10]

Awww! Its funny dogs seem to know how you are feeling aswell, like if im crying he will go all soft and come over to me and lick me lol x

 

[amygwen]

Do you think you'll be able to do any sort of training for your dog before the baby comes? I'm not sure how well-mannered he may or may not be, but you can train a dog to not jump all over things and that may make your OH more comfortable about keeping him. I would definitely have a chat with your OH though because I don't think you should have to get rid of it just because he wants you to :/