dog mom guilt after baby 😭😭

I have two dogs and feel the same way. Can barely get them out lately and I feel terrible! I know it’s temporary but they don’t know that :( 😭😭

Eugh I know how you feel… I have a shepherd mix, and before my daughter was born I was literally googling ‘what if I don’t love my baby as much as my dog’ lol. He sat with me all night when contractions started - he’s been more supportive than most people. But I used to walk him 3x a day without fail- now I take him round the block in my lunch break (I work from home) but he so clearly wants more. But he also has behavioural issues/trauma so it’s not like I could even give him to a family member temporarily. I feel horrible - he doesn’t ask for much - and I miss him.

Starting next month I’ve decided to start taking him to dog daycare twice a week, so at least he has that. There is one close to me that offers 1-1 sessions for less-friendly dogs, and has really experienced staff- I can’t afford every day but I figure just that will at least give him some time to run around and get out of the house…

Have you heard of sniffspot? Its a website you came use to find dogparks or other spaces you can rent (kind of like renting a car or a small Airbnb but not as expensive) it might be great for your situation with a more reactive dog. They can run free and wild in the space usually and you dont have to worry about other dogs. Some are even backyard pools etc. It might be easier than going on long walks to rent the space and set up for a small family picnic and let her roam and run.

Same,but know once ur little is bigger they will be so involved with the dog!!! We had 3 dog, one past away last year,but if the dogs are not in the room she cries, she loves taking the dogs on a walk. Sometimes she will look for the leash and walk the dog around the house😅 if u can find some other way to help let out the energy, I didn't know my dog loved bubbles, till we started doing bubbles for my girl. The dog for hours will try to catch the bubbles. We also discovered, just splashing water and fishing. Like literally we have a fishing rode that we use to tie a ball then cast it out the dogs with go afther it and we then reel it in back in. So funny to watch gets the kid and dog tierd lol

100%! I have a standard poodle who also used to get at least an hour of outside time a day… now it’s a quick walk between both my husband and myself. I feel awful, but dogs are (hopefully) understanding and it’s only temporary. As the baby gets older, you’ll find more time for the dog and he’ll be there happy as ever! I just try to give my dog some separate intentional attention every day to know she’s still loved and always will be. I also do mental stimulation for her — might not be running in an open field, but keeps her busy and entertained. I tie up treats in a towel and ordered a few dog mental stimulation toys of amazon