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LittleBlueBug
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new baby making dog jealous
hey ladies, i could really use some advice on this.
ds is a little over 3 weeks old. i thought we did all of the right things to prepare our 2 year old havanese. we brought home baby clothes from the hospital. i spent 1 on 1 timw with him when we first came home while dh brought ds in. we allow him into ds room when we are there and praise him constantly for just laying nicely by the crib while we care for ds. we have also tried to not be too overprotective when he wants to sniff the baby's foot. lately though he has been acting out. i called the vet and they really could not offer much advice, except obedience training which i signed up for. any ideas of how to curb this behavior? its not aggressive, its just pushy and spiteful. i would like to not have to crate him everytime the baby is awake, but thats what i have to do today.
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Re: new baby making dog jealous
how is he acting out?
eta: i think crating him would be bad.. crates should not be used as punishment
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Re: new baby making dog jealous
What exactly is he doing that you say is spiteful and pushy? Please give more details.
Just keep in mind, dogs are like toddlers and have to adjust to a new situation, baby in the house is a big thing for them. So your dog probably just wants attention. Dogs generally don't have the mental capacity to be spiteful. They just act out from pent up energy/anxiety/nervousness/boredom. All things that you will have to address.
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Re: new baby making dog jealous
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how is he acting out?
eta: i think crating him would be bad.. crates should not be used as punishment
ITA, you do not want the dog to immediately start associating the baby with the crate and being "punished" for simply being pushy for attention. I would take the dog out of the crate asap and find a way to give the dog some attention/special care, etc when you are not tending to the baby.
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| Posted 12/3/09 11:25 AM |
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Re: new baby making dog jealous
I'm not sure how the dog is acting out, but I also am not sure if crating is the answer 100%.
Is the dog going to the bathroom in the house? or chewing things when you aren't home? If so, then I would crate him when you aren't home.
But, if he's doing stuff when you are around, crating won't help much.
I think the most important thing you are doing is looking into training. In the meanwhile, I would take him for some nice long walks with or without the baby (we took the baby with us so Misty associated it as a good thing). Let him know that baby isn't going to affect him negatively, but having the baby there may create positive things for him.
Good luck!
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LittleBlueBug
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Re: new baby making dog jealous
Thanks ladies...I took him out of the crate immediately.
Things like trying to jump on my lap when i am feed the baby. today i was on the couch with the baby and the dog jumped up and peed on the cushions surrounding us.
i know he is eager for my attention, which i love about him. dh is not as hands on with the baby as i would have hoped...see my post about the gym from yesterday...so if the baby needs something i am the provider. there is not much i can do about that. i try to play with the dog in those few times when baby is sleeping, but he loses interest and then suddenly starts bringing all his toys to me once the baby is awake and getting my attention.
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Re: new baby making dog jealous
i don't have much advise just wanted to send some . I know it must be hard but please have patience with your doggie.
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| Posted 12/3/09 11:56 AM |
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Re: new baby making dog jealous
I worry this will happen when I have a baby with my little Pom...I don't have much advise other than try to be patient...I'm sure over time your dog will learn to love the baby...maybe allow the dog to sit next to you when you feed? pet it and such???
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LittleBlueBug
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Re: new baby making dog jealous
Oreo will always have my infinite patience...he's my furbaby. I just want Oreo to feel good about the new addition to his pack. TBH, when he acts like this I feel sorry for him and a little guilty. I'm not mad. I also don't want it to turn into aggression. Although such behavior is hard to imagine from my sweet pup, stranger things have happened and I want their interactions to be safe for both parties.
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Re: new baby making dog jealous
I would try to keep things as normal as possible. We let Abby get very close to the baby. She will kiss his head, sit on our laps when we are holding him, things like that. Just keep a close eye on them which I'm sure you do and make sure the dog isn't aggressive towards the baby. In no time Oreo will want to protect the baby- they still need to get to know each other though
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Re: new baby making dog jealous
Posted by LittleBlueBug
Oreo will always have my infinite patience...he's my furbaby. I just want Oreo to feel good about the new addition to his pack. TBH, when he acts like this I feel sorry for him and a little guilty. I'm not mad. I also don't want it to turn into aggression. Although such behavior is hard to imagine from my sweet pup, stranger things have happened and I want their interactions to be safe for both parties.
I can assure you things will work out in time....just do your best to make time for your pup, without DC in the mix. Cuddles at night, special walks, playing, etc. I guarantee you since you love your dog it will all work out in time. I know...my two dogs demand my attention everyday. DD is now 1 year old and while it can be time consuming and challenging and frustrating even, it has all worked out better than I could ever have hoped for. We just try to keep things as normal as possible for our dogs, from what they are used to.  I can tell you love your dog alot...and realize what is going on. And that is most of the battle.
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Re: new baby making dog jealous
It is so hard to juggle a jelous doggy and a new baby. I just try to give my dog atttention when the baby is sleeping but half of the time I have too many other things to do. I always make sure I sleep and snuggle with Lola (my dog) at night therefore she knows that no matter how much I'm tied up with the baby during the day she gets to sleep with mommy all night. I also always let her sit right by me when I'm holding/feeding/playing with the baby. SHe did growl at the baby once, so I never let her get close to the face but I do let her sniff the baby's feet, back of the head etc. I just do want to stress that they are animals so just be careful. As much as I love Lola because she is my first baby, I don't 100% trust her and am always very very careful and monitor her around the baby. I also constantly praise her and tell her she is a good girl and give her treats! Good Luck, I'm sure your dog will start to adjust more
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