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alijo (124.7 days ago)
Talk to a trainer, esp. one who specializes in helping pets with new babies. Of course your baby`s safety is paramount, but dogs are living, feeling, beeings as well, and it would be cruel to just get rid of it without working to incorporate it into the family.

mandi101uk1 (125.2 days ago)
i was the same we had a pitt bull, but i told my partner any change then the dog was out, everything was fine for a few days, but was the same as u lookin over my shoulder , then it went mad over food r dog over food , i thought 2 my self what happens if that was the baby that when she was eating a rusk, we split the dogs up and the wee one had a ripped paw, so i screamed at my partner 2 get him out, he was upset and stuff but he did it or he was out 2, ur baby is the most important 2 u and ur partner, god forbid but u don`t want ur baby hurt or worse, u know thats how i saw it with our pitbull, and now he has a lovely home on his own.... i would never risk my baby over a dog no matter how much i love animals.....

Jadens*MaMa (126.7 days ago)
ya i think if possible dog trainning or just keep it outside til ur baby gets older or move and tell him ur not comming back til he gets rid of the dog but that is kinda of drastic u know you are a family now and you cant go running away every time there is something u dont agree wit!!!!! cuz when ur baby gets older stabilty is very important but i would guess u know that.... anyway hope u dont get offfended wit wat i said

mommysantana (126.7 days ago)
You need to have a serious talk with him and let him know how u feel Maybe he can keep her in the yard if you have one or have someone keep her for him until the baby gets older this is somthing serious I feel bad for you having to go through this it must be awful If he doesnt compromise tell him you are gonna move out because of the safety of your son and that it isnt fare that you have to be living with this great fear Good luck to you your doing the right thing by looking out for your baby :)

upchurchmomma (126.8 days ago)
I would get rid of the dog. Your bf will be mad but he will get over it soon enough and you can have peace of mind! When my 1st daughter was born, we lived w/ my in laws and they had two boxers that were not allowed to be in the same room with her. They weren`t even aggresive or anything, i just chose my baby`s safety over the possibility of an accident. Idk, you do what you think but i say get rid of it and if he throws that big of a fuss, get rid of him to lol just kiddin!

kater (126.8 days ago)
you definitely need some help here... i would consult an animal behavioral expert, and get some solid structure into the dog. talk calmly to your boyfriend, maybe work out a deal, you give the dog a time limit, say 6 months where you both put the training into the dog-if there`s no improvement, get rid of the dog for safety sake. as some of the other commenter`s have said, your babys safety is more important than a dog. i have been in this exact situation myself, we had an excellent trainer come, and the dogs behavior improved 1000fold

sadielady (126.8 days ago)
really tough one. pitbulls are such beautiful dogs and yes they can be so loving and amazing but that aggressiveness is there by nature, pitbulls turn on their owners all the time. maybe get the dog trained and keep it outside. but im not sure its a good idea to have it inside with the baby,, even as your child gets older i would be really careful. goood luck!

kerry1983 (126.9 days ago)
you really need to get rid of the dog hun what if it suddenly gets jealous and attacks your poor defencless baby you need to think of your son not your partner xx

lovefranky (126.9 days ago)
i have a pit bull and a baby, my dog is not allowed anywhere near my baby. the dog is always outside. if you take the dog to an animal shelter he will be killed because they wont let anyone adopt a pit bull over 6 months of age, well thats the law in california.

kathleen (126.9 days ago)
i love dogs but they should always come second to your children. u should be enjoying being a new mother and not worrying about if the dog is going to knock your son over ect... (1) if u can afford a dog training class then i think your partner should go and train the dog on how to behave when some1 is at the door and u could stay at your mums while he does it. if not then (2) try 2 see if any family/friends would have the dog then your partner could still see her. if not then i would deffo get rid as its better to be safe then sorry x

alex76 (126.9 days ago)
Sorry I meant he comes and gets us when the baby is crying as if to tell us to go see him

alex76 (126.9 days ago)
Hi, I have a yorkshire terrier and he`s the bigger version and totally crazy. I`d never get rid of him, so many people do that and it`s a shame. You`re doggy just needs extra help with his behavior but believe me it will be worth it, our dog comes and gets us when the baby is sleeping and is a much better guard dog since we had children.

*AJLS* (126.9 days ago)
Sounds like you need behaviour training, not abandonment... so many families get dogs and then when baby comes, ditch them... a pet is a LIFE LONG commitment, and forgetting that is what fills our shelters every day. Commit to making the relationship work!



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