We have a 5 week old baby, and have a miniture Yorkshire terrier who is coming up 10 years old next month.
I have been furloughed most the last year so home alot with my dog he is used to alot of attention, cuddles, playtime, company etc. He is very effectionate with me as I'm with him the most.
Since having him back in the house after my parents looking after him while we had a newborn in the house and me recovering from a c-section for the first few weeks we decided that would only be fair so he gets his walks and attention he needs and so my husband and I can sleep when we can and not have to worry about the dog and give us that extra break.
Now the dog is home obviously now I can't give him so much cuddles if I'm feeding baby or trying to get baby to sleep. Baby comes first obviously and I have been firmer with the dog only because my parents give him bad habits, spoiling him by feeding him at the table etc. He doesn't go anywhere near baby just keeps his distance really which is a good thing!
But i try to give the dog cuddles, back scratches, walk him our usall walk, talk to him and my husband gives him attention too. He's just acting really quiet now, sleeping alot more if baby isn't on us he will be really effectionate just wants to be close to us. Is there anything I can do to make him normal or is it just a jealous thing and how he is adjusting to the new routine