11Nov/106
We are expecting in feb and the dog has been acting very odd recently. Following us around and very anxious? ?
She is a mix lab/ husky 50 lbs and very chilled out. Normally at night she can't stand to be near us, but now she will not leave our sides, follows us everywhere. We are expecting in feb and have just put the kids room together including a bed for the dog. Everything else is fine she is eating, sleeping and playing.
any suggestions would be appreciated.
November 11th, 2010 - 06:05
She knows your pregnant.
November 11th, 2010 - 06:48
I would think it is all the changes I am assuming are taking place in your home. New furniture in a room that is probably being changed around. YOU are changing your habits. Perhaps, if you are starting to “feel Pregnant” now, you have slowed down or become crankier so she is feeling your changes in attitude and behavior. I would slow down the changes for a little and pay some attention to her, or try to go back to your normal routines for a little, but she is going to have to get used to the changes, they are inevitable. If she becomes increasingly neurotic, there are other behavioral things you can do , and you can also talk to your vet about medication to help her.
The last thing we want is for you to get rid of her after you have the baby because she is acting stranger. ( Not that you would, just pre-empting the problem. )
November 11th, 2010 - 07:21
She’s starting to get protective. Let her know everything is fine somehow ( stay relaxed around her )
she’s going to treat your baby like if it where her own , my old lab missy used to guard my baby brother 7-8 years ago , she died last summer, I’ll never forget her .
Mabye shes just somthing special :]
November 11th, 2010 - 08:01
She knows that change is in the air. Don’t treat her any differently and she should be fine. If she’s needing more attention, feel free to give it to her, though.
November 11th, 2010 - 08:36
Dogs know when something is going on, they can sense it. She must know that you are pregnant, and she wants you to know that she cares as long as she is eating and sleeping, she is fine. When the baby comes though, make sure you set aside some time just for her so she is happy
hope i helped (:
November 11th, 2010 - 08:48
You may not realize it, but you are acting differently and may seem a little worried or stressed, and the dog is taking her cue from your behavior. She knows something is happening or due to happen but doesn’t know what so she is staying close to you to protect you and to find out. This behavior is nothing to worry about.
Her FUTURE behavior IS something to worry about, though. Many a fine and gentle, reliable family pet ends up biting the baby due to the owner’s unknowing mis-management of the new arrival and the dog. Please, while you have time, buy and read at least one of those books on dogs and babies so that your baby won’t be harmed and your wonderful (but possibly confused) dog won’t bite the baby and get herself given away or put to sleep for an easily PREVENTABLE problem. Dogwise has lots of these books. Buying one could save *two* lives. http://www.dogwise.com