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Rehoming dogs

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Rainbowjulybaby · 27/07/2021 16:05

Hi please can i have some advice, I recently had a baby and I’m really struggling with managing my 3 dogs. Just a bit of background we had been trying for a very long time and didn’t think we would ever have a baby and had been advised it may never happen. We have had the oldest dog for 8 years the other 2 are slightly younger.
The 2 girls have had some spats/fights since baby has been around which has never happened before And the other dog has been stopping the other 2 from coming near whoever is holding baby when we’re downstairs like a defensive thing. I’ve been with baby upstairs on and off due to my recovery as the birth was very traumatic and I can’t sit downstairs for too long but I’m making the effort to show the dogs her regularly.
I feel I can give the dogs the attention they need anymore and they need someone who can be there for them. I’m also worried that they would go for the baby once she was crawling as they’ve already tried nibbling her on her feet which I obviously stopped immediately.
I have contacted a charity who specialised in rehoming the breed I have and have been in tears every day about it. Has anyone else had to re home their pets? Please be kind I’ve sacrificed so much for the dogs over the years to the point of working night shifts so they’re never alone for long in the daytime.

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Rainbowjulybaby · 27/07/2021 16:09

Typo meant to put can’t give the dogs the attention they need*

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Jinxdoesit · 27/07/2021 16:19

I'm 31weeks pregnant and had to rehome my dog when I found out I was pregnant. Like you I didn't think I could have children so when I took her on as a rescue with issues it was ok as I thought it would just be us or me and any partner I met. I did a lot of training with her and she came on loads but was always still unpredictable and has bitten my partner and dad a few times (if they've pet her while sleeping or tripped near to her). When I found out I was pregnant my partner sat me down and said that there's no way we could have her living with a small child, I was devastated but knew he was right.
I was very lucky because my parents offered to take her, she had lived with me at their house for a long period after I split with my EXH so had a good bond with them and they knew her and her behaviour well. It also meant I'd still get to see her regularly and know she was well cared for. She ended up going to stay with them sooner than planned as I've had a difficult pregnancy but she is so settled and happy there now, in fact possibly even happier than she was with me because they are retired and always around which she loves.

It's an awful decision to have to make but you need to be honest with yourself about what's right for your dogs and your baby. They sound stressed out themselves. Have you spoken to any dog behaviourists? Would you know anyone who could take even the one or two dogs who are struggling the most?

Rainbowjulybaby · 27/07/2021 16:25

Thank you for your reply that makes me feel a little better I was so scared of people being judgemental.
I don’t know anyone who could have them long term really a few people have offered to have them temporarily but I know that’s not the answer and they need somewhere permanent if he did chose to re home them. I honestly think they’re looking down/depressed when I go and sit with them
Without baby I feel so awful for them when they look at me. I’ve made enquiries with a behaviourist but I know that would take months potentially to see any progress and I don’t feel I have enough time to focus on it. Like today baby has been so unsettled all my attention has had to be on her and the dogs have barely had a look in. I suppose I’m answering my own question but it’s still so hard :(

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GlutenFreeGingerCake · 27/07/2021 16:25

I don't know your financial situation but I would want to work with a behaviourist before thinking about rehoming. Also getting some help with caring for the dogs if your partner is not able to give them enough attention and exercise while you are recovering.

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