Dog mummie

I’m currently 15 weeks and going to be a first time mum also and finding the same thing with our dog which breaks my heart. I’m trying to keep things normal and still inviting her to sit with me etc in case she decides she wants to that day. I’m hoping over time she will go back to her usual self 🤞🏻 x

@Georgina hey! Yeah I keep trying to keep him coming for cuddles and playing/walks. Just makes me feel super guilty as he is my number 1 baby x

Yes, my Staffie did this for a while when I was in my early stages but now he is back to having cuddles and lying with his head on my lap. He doesn’t sleep on the bed with me anymore (he sleeps in his bed on the floor) but I make sure I give him as many cuddles and kisses as possible so he knows I still love him the same. I am now 34w 3d and I think he’s going to be the best big brother ever!!!!!! X

@Melanie Simpson I know what you mean, I feel so guilty too. I think maybe all we can do is keep showing them as much love as we can and hope they come round ❤️

Every dog is different but I have som info on this.. I did a lot of research on dog behavioural changes as it really worried me when my dog Cleo’s behaviour changed. She would relentlessly cry and bark at me (normally never barks) and was only okay when I was sitting down, started to guard me a lot more, would get so anxious if she wasn’t with me. Anyway basically dogs find the hormonal changes really overwhelming.. if you think of the fact that dogs can literally smell cancer cells. Basically they know something big is happening to you but if you’ve never been pregnant before they won’t understand this big change and be really concerned and some will get depressed about it, others will get protective of you because they think that’s what you need. Basically really normal and all you can do is try to bond with them, cuddle, reassure them that you’re okay and you love them etc. The behaviours will pass once your further along :) Hope this helps reassure you 💜