Thursday, 1 March 2018

Dogs and Babies


Hey! So I have two dogs, 1 year old, German Shepherd/Aussie mix and a 1.5 year old Jack Russel/Chihuahua mix.We also have 1 month old DD.Now these dogs are our firsts for our family (DH and I being married 9 years) and we have two boys, 6&4. So the dogs are used to kids.When we first brought DD home they ignored her for the most part. The Shepherd/Aussie (henceforth known as big dog) would whine a bit when she cried. But that was it. We have the JR/Chi (henceforth known as little dog) retrained to sleep in her crate, from sleeping in our bed- both dogs are kept out of the bedrooms at all times since before DD was born- and DD spent most of the last month in my room with me. My mother just left on Sunday so this is my first week solo. DH and my mom basically let me and DD get lots of rest and took over everything while I recovered/established with DD.Since I came out of my newborn hibernation both dogs have been very worried about DD. They’re super gentle with her- but are super extra interested in her. Big dog has begun putting her nose in her RNP to lick/check her when she squaks, fusses Or begins stretching. After the check big dog will walk away. Little dog will only check on her when she’s sitting in the recliner with DD and I. But she’s also showing more concern for the baby.My question is, this is ok right? Boys were 4 and 2 when we got the dogs. So we’ve never done dogs and tiny babies before. The dogs are super awesome with our kids (small dog and the 4 year old have finally reached an “agreement” about the 4 year old not grabbing her in ways she doesn’t like anymore- big dog could not be bothered by any child in any way) but I just want to make sure they’re not going to get into over protective mode with DD and say, bite the in-laws if I ever let them hold her. (I mean, I wouldn’t be opposed to them deterring my MIL, but alas, I see it being problematic if they over protect DD)I know you guys are more parents than dog experts- but I’m sure a bunch of you guys have been through this and a few might even be experts :)Thanks! via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/2GQtfyY

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