Yorkies and babies? Some questions... Hola! So just got it confirmed today that I'm bout to have a baby:D:D:D:D By "bout "I mean that I will in like 8 months. So has anyone had any issues with their yorkies and children brought in after the dog? Walker is about 6 months and will be neutered soon enough. He's not horrible or anything btu is obviously still a puppy. I know we still have plenty of time, but my husband will probably be deploying around the time of the birth and I would like to be as prepared for any problems that might arrise as I can be. Anything I could do to ease the transition for Walker? Or is it just sort of a crap shot of sometimes it works out well and other times it doesn't? Thanks guys:) |
Well, congratulations, we have lots of young mothers who will be able to give you some good advice. I think it would be good if you gave him as much training as possible. It's important that he never sees himself as the pack leader and in charge of protecting the pack. Now that Joey's 2 ½ he is really a good dog, we have spent many hours training, so I don't know if it's due to that, or just maturity, probably both. I think I would be tempted to find a book on preventing jealousy. Best of luck. |
Congrats on the baby! BTW, Walker will ALSO be 8 months older, and hopefully a little calmer, too. When I was pregnant with my daughter (eons ago!), my dog would lay on the couch with his head in my lap. Later, he'd put his head on my belly. When the baby moved, he'd *loooook* at my belly, totally confused. But a lot of the time he'd look like he was listening. When I brought her home, he KNEW her. He protected her to the day we had to send him to the rainbow bridge when he was 10. I don't know if it was a fluke or what, but maybe if Walker has the opportunity to "spend time" with the baby before s/he's born, maybe it will make it easier? |
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[quote=Lee B;2452930]Congrats on the baby! When I was pregnant with my daughter (eons ago!), my dog would lay on the couch with his head in my lap. Later, he'd put his head on my belly. When the baby moved, he'd *loooook* at my belly, totally confused. But a lot of the time he'd look like he was listening. When I brought her home, he KNEW her. He protected her to the day we had to send him to the rainbow bridge when he was 10. [quote] What a beautiful story to share. They're just amazing little things---both babies and dogs. Congrats on the baby! |
My son and his girlfriend just had a baby, and my guys just love the baby to death. Their forever trying to give her kisses. I hope the same happens for you. Best wishes on bringing your precious little one into the world. |
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4 Attachment(s) I want to show you some pictures.... Attachment 264003 Gypsy checking out the bump... this happened often and she was so interested. Attachment 264004 My mum's yorkie Ellie and my girl Gypsy meeting Amelia for the first time at 2days old when she came home. Attachment 264005 Gypsy helping out as much as possible Attachment 264006 Catching a nap alongside Amelia (Amelia is laid on the sofa and I was at the side of her the entire time, she was not left alone with Gypsy for any period of time - I can't believe I even have to say that but I know there will be comments otherwise) You can see the photos alot clearer when you click on them. I put several together for each one which is why they look so small on the post, click and you'll see what I mean. |
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I agree with the tummy sniffing... I think it lets them bond with the baby and softens the blow for the changes. |
Okay, I have personally never had any problems except for ONE dog. But he bites everyone. And he is kept in his own room. He is the only dog without free roam. But all 9 other dogs come and go as they please, and even spend supervised playtime with the daycare children. |
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