Labrador puppy and baby Please help!

[Issy777]

Really worried
I've had labs before but never with kids

I'll make this brief: dp got us a lab pub as a bit of surprise yesterday. Since pup has been here , youngest dd who is one years old has got a temperature.
Puppy kept licking her! On her face! Dp said it's not a big deal but I was agitated, kept wiping face after he did it.

Iv kept dd close to me but her cheeks are red, temperature and loose stools can this be caused by pup? It may sound like a silly question but I'm so worried and irritated. I can't enjoy puppy or Christmas COs I'm constantly worried

Has anyone got a puppy and a young dc? What do u do if they lick them? How do U cope? Etc with hygiene.
Puppy has been at her toys but I put them all in the sink

I'm just overwhelmed. I see so many families with dogs and young dcs especially round here where we live as it's very countryside

Please someone reassure me I can't have my dd I'll and I don't want to have to get rid of pup

So you should have said no when he turned up with it. And I would rethink being with someone who thought this was a good idea TBH. Breeder won’t have it back? He’s lying or it’s a puppy farmer.
Jeez I hope this isn’t real.

I’d be looking at rehoming your do too. What a prize tit

Dp

@Wolfiefan

No asked them they said they were going skiing
But claim they are not breeders as their lab dog was pregnant when rescued her?
What other signs show puppy farms? I'm distraught I hate any type of animal cruelty
I have their address so could I report them?

What kind of dickhead "surprises" someone with such an enormous responsibility and commitment at any time, let alone when that person is already giving their time and attention to a small dependant baby, without even so much as a discussion?

That would be enough to make me question my relationship, I'm not exaggerating, I'd be that angry that he thought he get to make those choices for me id be considering rehoming the husband!

It's the type of dickhead the "puppy is for life" campaigns are aimed towards.

I hope it's not real too because if he's so selfish to do this, he'll be selfish enough to expect you to do all the work and looking after the dog when he gets fed up in about three days time.

I am distraught haven't slept because of this
He says because I always mentioned how much I loved having a dog how empty the home feels without any pets! And because we've had an extension done he thought it was the right time

Please someone tell me what is best for this poor pup

How on earth did it get close enough to lick the baby's face without someone stopping it? Who trusts a random puppy that's just been brought in yesterday with their baby?! Puppies mouth and nip things/people!

If you don't want the pup contact a Labrador rescue.

However, why are you letting the pup lick your dc on the face if you don't want it to? Those symptoms don't sound like an allergy to me so could be coincidence.

Has pup got papers and vet records?

Also crate train pup. My 2 year old labours his, it's his safe done. Goes off in his when he's had enough Of the kids or when I tell him too if he's getting a bit boisterous.

He's fine without now by the way and we've tried taking it away but as far as he's concerned that's his house it does save a lot of stress when you need to nip to loo egg and can't leave dc and dog unsupervised and keeps dog and your home safe from destructive teeth in the puppy months.

He sounds barmy and immature. Puppies are very hard work and no animal should be getting anywhere near your child's face. You don't just surprise someone by bringing a puppy home

Not sure where in the UK you are but if you type Labrador rescue in to Google you will get a list with contact details.
Failing that contact dogs trust . I agree it sounds as though your family isn't ready for a puppy and your DP is an idiot.

Loads of people have already told you what’s best - call a rescue and arrange a proper rehoming.

They sold a puppy as a surprise for someone they didn't know and now won't take the pup back. Whatever they were (front for a puppy farm/dealer, BYB, "accidental" litter, whatever, it doesn't really matter at this point) it certainly wasn't conscientious and caring breeders.

If you want to try and do something about them then have a look at this page, these are the avenues available for making any complaints.

Please someone tell me what is best for this poor pup

Can you commit the (considerable) time and effort necessary to meet its needs not just now when it's a puppy but long term through adolescence and adulthood? If not then given the breeders aren't interested now they've got rid you need to look at rescues. Being the most popular breed in the UK there are loads of dedicated breed rescues. There's a list of just some of them here. There will be plenty more if you google.

In the meantime join this FB group (you may not get in immediately as the mods are supposed to be off for Christmas) and have a look in their 'Files' section. There's an excellent collection of articles/guides called Congratulations on Your New Puppy (the Dogs and Children/Babies one will be useful to you as well) which has all the information you need to be going on with until the pup has somewhere else to go. There's also loads of links to useful information on this MN Doghouse thread.

If there's any chance you might decide to keep the pup then I'm get yourself sorted with some good insurance as soon as possible. It's not likely that whoever bred this pup will have completed all the extensive recommended health screening on the parents and labs can be rather prone to some expensive problems.

This thread makes me so sad. I have a dog, a suitable lifestyle and location, DC is school age and DH and I work flexibly and i would still struggle to take on a puppy like this - what an absolute bellend your DH is

That poor pup. You have to rehome by the sounds of it. I couldn't, but I have a fine line balancing my animals and my DC. The animals often take priority for me, with DH picking up the slack for DC. When will people understand how much of a responsibility having an animal is

This can't be true. Please tell me it's not.

It is true
Not understanding why so many people are saying that rather than just giving advice which is what I asked for?!
In terms of keeping a pup and baby together, as I love pup and really want to keep him. I am doing everything I can but just worried about pup licking baby which he keeps doing every time she's stood playing

@Whoseranium

Thanks so much, your response has been far the most helpful and informative. I have joined that group thank you

I replied on your other thread but it got deleted.

Stop worrying about the licking it's the least of your problems. Decide if you want to commit to the puppy for the next 15 years or not.

If you decide to keep it:

• put away anything it might eat and harm itself (chocolate, holly, christmas decorations, mince pies) or anything precious it might chew, as well as rugs it might pee on.
• take it to the vets for a check up, vaccinations and advice on worming and flea treatment. You may also discover it is a lot younger than advertised.
• get some treats, a clicker and read up on positive training techniques (online advice, FB groups and loads on videos on YouTube). Also sign up for a puppy class asap.
• get a baby gate, crate and loads of chews.

Most importantly talk to DH about his responsibilities in all of this. It is very difficult to bring up a puppy along a baby as they both demand patience, time and effort. You need to get organised with DH to sort out socializing and training this puppy along looking after your DD.

What have you decideded to do op?

I would definitely crate train your puppy. This will solve so many problems.

We're keeping him :)
I panicked . Puppy has amazingly calmed down and actually leaves dd be, sometimes accidentally knocks her over but obviously not his fault.

He's actually very placid compared to my last Labrador I had for less than a year! I dunno if it's the calm before the storm but we all adore him

In which case we need a photo!

^

Keep the dog and the baby separate at all times.

That means splitting yourself in 2, with 2 extremely demanding creatures.

I couldn't do it, its not fair on your child, the dog, or you.

I know the dog is cute, but it will grow, cause damage and a huge amount of stress.

I think your husband made a big mistake, but it is ok to give the dog to a good home now. That is what most of us would do, but you need to really think about it and do the kindest thing. Good luck with the decision.

Good luck.