Should i get rid of her?

Question

im due any day now and i was wondering what i should do about our inside dog? she is about a 5mth dachshund and she is real hyper sometimes, sometimes she will just be lying on the floor with her toys and the next shes going crazy running in circles and jumping around. me and my husband think its a good idea to probally give her away for adoption although we dont want to but we dont want to put her outside because shes been an inside dog and we dont want to just keep her locked up she is a wonderful loveable dog and we wanted our little man to grow up with a pet. What would you do?

Answer 1

SHE'S A PUPPY, WHAT DID YOU EXPECT? Did you think she was just going to lay there and do nothing? I am sorry, but animal owners like you DISGUST ME! Any sign of imperfection and you a ready to just toss your pet aside. Do some work and train the dog, play with her, walk her. They are not born knowing right from wrong. you have to TEACH them. You should never own a pet if you are so quick to get rid of them.

Answer 2

I heard that if you introduce the baby as above the dog in terms of the pecking order that because they are pack animals they respect that. Things like putting something of the babies in where they sleep and near their food before they eat so they respect the baby as much as you allow them to respect you.

Answer 3

Is he good with other babies?  My moms dog was really hyper( he passed this week)  but he was really calm and good with the baby.  You could just see how he is with the baby and if he still isnt doing well after a month then you should put your doggy up for adoption!  He will need a little time to adapt, but you never know he might just be great with the baby!  Plus it is sooo cute when your dog cuddles up to the baby on the floor.  Plus, studies prove that kids that have pets from birth have less allergies and are more compasionate!

Answer 4

i know how you feel we got a dog for our 3year old daughter last september I found out late october that i was pregnant. we have a half maltese and half yorkie so hes small inside dog. really hyper. We decided it wouldnt be fair to get rid of him even though i've had several people who wanted him. We had the baby 6-17-08 and we are just real careful we dont leave the dog alone with the baby although i dont think he would hurt her but just to be on safe side. my 4 year old daughter is real hyper too lol but we decided to keep her as well. lol if you want to keep your puppy you could make it work  

Answer 5

I would probably give my dog up for adoption for the safety of my baby. Although the dog is still a puppie, animals are animals, tamed or untamed. You cannot predict their every move or what they feel.  

Answer 6

What would I do? I'd give him to me! hint hint! lol Get him trained if you dont want to get rid of him, you'll probably need to roll up some newspapers to scare her into calming down, best of luck!

Answer 7

its your life, why ask other people?

if they were in ur spot. they mite do something they wouldnt say.

Answer 8

please don't get rid of your dog, if you really love her, you will always regret it...dogs esp, vs cats are much easier to work in with baby...she will grow out of her super hyper stage although it may take some time as she is still a puppy....don't put her outside...dont keep her locked up.....if u haven't already, start teaching her discipline and what 'no' means....at first u may have to make sure that she doesn't accidentally scratch baby or anything, jumping up or anything, but it would be wonderful for your baby to have a dog that he literally grew up  with....i have  a boston terrier who for about the first two or three years, i referred to as a 'boston terrorist' bc of his hyperness, but he has always been super sweet, and i have trained him well, and although he is now older, he is still great with our new baby...he even 'watches the baby'....i have pics of him curled up around her car seat sleeping while she is sleeping in the seat..he loves to get on the sofa and sit beside of us while i feed the baby...just remember to be sure and include your dog so she doesn't feel left out and when you get a min give her some one on one time and play as well as including her in the family stuff like when everyone piles on the sofa, let her lay with you guys...let her sniff the baby with supervision as much as she wants, esp with her being young , she will be curious...but she should recognize that baby is a part of her 'pack' very soon and may come to surprise you at how well she 'takes care' of baby...i have a friend who recently has a baby and she has a poodle and a pom and they have a fit if the baby cries until she gets there to take care of him!! and the pom wants to sit on his car seat foot while riding to 'watch' him....they love him to death and have since day 1!! just give her a chance , you can always think about giving her away if she doesn't take to the baby, but i think you will be pleasantly surprised if u show her love and affection, teach her discipline, and let her be involved.....