im expecting will it matter

baileysmom511 · New member Joined: 19 Jan 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Va

My puppy boxer is 8 months. Im having my first baby Laughing

(unexpected) and im woundering if she will be ok around the "new baby" she will always be my first and i will never give her up so i hope this works out anything i should worry about

Mary_NH · Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:56 am Post subject:

have any friends that have young children? Might help to start exposing your dog to young'uns now.
When I had my son (now 16) my then pup was almost 1 and I had no problems at all.
Boxers are known for adoring kids.
and congrats

doglover1234 · Member Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 42

You could have a baby doll around the house, you carry it around , take care for it some, might get her used to you being with something else. I know it sounds silly. The biggest problem people encounter is the dog being jealous. they dont understand what this new thing that takes up all mommy and daddys attention is. Like the other poster said try and socialize socialize socialize with children.

Jamiya · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 5593

Here is an article on new babies and pets: http://www.waysidewaifs.org/article-newbaby.asp