Dogs and babies
Hi, I have a 1 years old and I’m 25 weeks pregnant I have 2 dogs living with us my dog gio and my partners dog lobo. They’re very well behaved around the baby and never shown any signs of aggressive behavior. I work from home so I take care of them and my baby, it’s a lot of work and it’s taking a toll on me because I’m tired from my 1 year old and also from being pregnant and taking care of the house while working too.
Every morning it’s a hustle my dog when we’re sleeping pees inside the house and my partners dog when it’s time to take them out in the morning before I start work, he escapes from the backyard which results in me chasing him around to get him to get inside the house, it’s frustrating and tiring to do the same thing every day I feel like I don’t have the energy to take care of them anymore as the days approach to give birth, I have spoken to my partner about it and I came to the conclusion that we have to rehome them because it’s to much for me and they also deserve more space, more attention something that we’re not able to provide for them at the moment but he just don’t seem to agree with me, he feels like it’s not fair for the dogs, when I feel like it’s not also fair for me to feel so stress and exhausted everyday. We don’t seem to see eye to eye in this situation.
And I want to know you guys opinions and see if I’m being unreasonable.
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We re-homed his dog when we got pregnant. I took months off work, thousands spent on training. She destroyed my mental health, and the house. She was a liability. We spent 6mo finding her a new home. I honestly couldn't imagine life after kids WITH her here, or any dog for that matter. 3 cats is enough! Dogs will be happy w anyone that takes cares of them and shows them attention. We had to prioritize our mental health, children, and house hygiene.
Sell the dog x
I totally get you. I'm in the same exact place, except only one dog. I started experiencing rage towards my dog, every little thing she did was wrong in my eyes (not wanting to go out when I asked her to, not eating enough food, rolling in the grass, everything bothers me). I have thought about rehoming too, but I also agree that is not fair to her. She is such a good dog otherwise. I'm hoping this is a phase and I will get out of it. I read that after finishing breastfeeding, you may experience feeling of anger and rage and sadness, and my timeliness aligns with that. Idk yours. As for your case, could you buy an electric fence and collar so the dog doesn't go out? Or leash him before going out? Can you put a dog diaper on the other dog at night so you dont have to clean up? Alternatively, can your partner take on all dogs related tasks?