I am at a total loss of what to do...
We got our Frenchie a year and a half ago (puppy) and found out I was pregnant about 4 months after (not planned and in hindsight would have waited to get a dog if I knew there would be a pregnancy)
Our frenchie generally was really well behaved, slightly stubborn - it's a character trait and to be expected but generally he was well trained and listened to our commands.
Since baby has come along - she is 3 months now, dog has had a complete personality transplant. Not just with baby but with us aswell - no longer listens to our commands that he once obeyed, started nipping our feet and zips on trousers/laces on shoes if he is doing something he shouldn't, chewing things he shouldn't, running off when off the lead...the list goes on.
With the baby he generally shows no interest unless he is in his hyper mood (witching hour I swear dogs get it too) and he has on multiple occasions tried to jump on her when she is lying on the sofa next to us - there have been two near misses which have resulted in me hyperventilating - as a new mum it's just your worst nightmare thinking you're putting your baby in harms way. He likes to lick her feet and we allow that but sometimes he goes to nip her feet and I can't help but freak out. Where do I draw the line on what is acceptable behaviour and what do I do to improve things.
I am in tears a lot over this issue and I don't really want to consider rehoming but obviously I would never forgive myself if anything were to happen.
Does anyone have any advice for a guilt ridden dog mum and baby mum? I feel like I'm losing my mind and finding this new adjustment so stressful
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roobledoo · 08/04/2020 20:20
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