Puppy?

Dont do it please!

@Noelle that’s helpful.. any more input?🤣

I have a 2 yo dog who acts like a puppy.. a newborn and a toddler. And my partner wants another dog… my best advice is wait until kiddo is a bit older or until your newborn stage is done

Omg dont do it 😂 we have a 4 year old dog and dealing with him and the two under 2 kids (14 months difference) is a pain so I can’t even imagine how much of a pain a puppy would be! I’d personally wait until the kids are both walking as a minimum before getting a puppy - they’re like 3rd child and need so much support and attention x

@Leonie agreeedd!! I feel like it would be cute to have kids involved in picking dogs name as well

We didn’t get a puppy after the babies but I got her almost 5 years ago so had her and then 2 under 2. Brutal honesty, it is SO HARD. My husband works full time in the office so on top of childcare I have to do two walks a day. Which in theory sounds fine, but the dog isn’t allowed at the kids park or soft play or a lot of restaurants etc., so if I take them to something I have to turn right back around when I get home and take the dog out. It’s exhausting. My husband is away for work this week so his parents have the dog and I feel horrible but it’s so nice to have a break, I kind of wish they could just take her for like 2 years and then give her back when it’s easier. Highly recommend waiting

i don’t think it’s a problem aslong as you could commit to the training. Having a puppy is similar to having a newborn, so could you currently dedicate the time needed? Also the pup may feel pushed out when baby comes and the attention is diverted. it will also depend on breed and their temperament. i personally wouldn’t be able to manage the training on maternity as would be knackered lol. i had two 6 years old dogs when i had my first baby and honestly i felt like they were abit put out when they weren’t getting my same attention id had a c-section aswell so wasn’t as as active.

Didn’t buy a dog with 2 under 2 but we had a dog before we had kids so is with us. My recommendation would be wait till kids are older and more independent. I love our dog and he SUCH a good boy. But honestly a lot of the time I wish he wasn’t there. The walking 2 x a day, the battle getting the kids out to walk him. The when I go back to work the cost of the dog walker again. It’s basically the fact there is another life in the house that constantly wants something from you. The vet bills 😵‍💫. He isn’t even a sick dog! I feel guilty I don’t pay him enough attention as well. He has become a chore a lot of the time. The constant lines that come out of my mouth ‘don’t chase the dog’ ‘watch the dog!!’ ‘dog is sleeping leave him alone’. ‘That’s the dogs toy please don’t put it in your mouth’ I don’t know how you could train a puppy whist having 2 kids 😂.

That would be 3 kids under 3 literally. Puppies are a lot of work

I got a puppy about 7 months before my first baby was born and that felt perfect as we had enough time to train her etc. Walking her also got me out of the house during maternity leave which was good. We have it perfect at the moment as our dog is two, is a really chilled cockapoo and just sleeps and only needs one walk a day so I know that when my second is born in a couple of months it’ll be fine. But honestly I can’t have imagined having a brand new puppy, a toddler and a baby! Puppies have sooooo much energy and require a lot of attention so that would be super hard. I would wait until baby is a bit older and also get a dog that’s a bit more chilled and requires a little less walking

A bit different but we decided the perfect time to get a puppy was 2 months before my son was born 🤣 it has been a rollercoaster let me tell you🤣 he's a sausage dog so they tend to be quite hard work especially in training, having a dog that barks at EVERYTHING and a new born was not the one so overstimulated constantly but then baby now sleeps through everything because he got so used to the dog barking. Also the worst part has been trying to toilet train puppy and look after baby, it's been near impossible to train our puppy? he's just like no he refuses to go outside but will gladly wee on everything that's the babies which is the worst part, pram, car seats changing bag anything he can see that's the babies has wee on it, that's sorta calmed down now it used to be multiple times a day i'd be standing in piles of wee now it's maybe once or twice a week. The best thing is their relationship, dog is SO protective and calm with baby, he's 9 months now is my son and our dog has just

gone 1, he lets baby tug his ears pull his fur etc doesn't flinch, ofc we watch them closely and take baby away if he's being rough or move his hands when he's tugging and pulling but our dog doesn't care one bit he just lays there, he's comes running when baby cries, he sits i front of baby when ever someone comes into the house and barks until he knows they're safe then will stay laid near baby until visitor has gone, he plays with baby, they share toys at this point and our dog is always bring a toy over to my baby and wanting him to play, they have the best bond and i wouldn't change that. He's actually being bread soon with a female sausage dog that we know and we've been offered a puppy and we're actually debating it and i'm due my second baby at the end of july 🤣🤣 But it's deffo doable x

Don't do it!!! Puppies are just forever babies that don't ever grow up to listen to you

Why would you even consider putting yourself through that 😳

I wouldn’t. My dog has been neglected since having baby in terms of not getting walked as she should. It’s just a huge responsibility on top of having 2 kids and I really struggle to juggle it all

I am currently pregnant and have a 14 month old, a 10 year old collie and a 2 year old mixed breed (believe she is Belgian malanois). The 2 year old dog requires a lot of attention and exercise. We are lucky and she is so good with our son but it can be hectic. Puppies and any high energy dog are A LOT of work. I would think long and hard before deciding to get a puppy with young kids / babies. I'm not saying 100% don't do it, but really think about it before making the decision.

It’s DIFFICULT, but the memories are 💚💚 this was made with a thorough decision too with 2 under 2 & had a 10 yr old husky mix.

Oh gosh. A puppy would finish me. I wouldn’t recommend it

Don’t do it. It’s really difficult giving them the attention they deserve. The guilt I feel for my dog eats me up. Its literally like having a third child and they will ultimately come last as you have to make sure the kids are being looked after first and you won’t have time to train them let alone trying to walk them with two little ones. My dog now goes to stay with my mum for a long weekend every month so he gets some peace and quiet and much deserved spoilt time.

Not sure if anyone else suggested it, but can you foster for a bit? This gives your family a chance to help an animal in need and is temporary in case you decide now actually isn’t the time.

That's a whole lot. And it only sounds like much more work to do.. why add to the workload? I would be trying to lighten it. Especially with a newborn baby. I honestly think it's a lot on your plate already.

We have had several. Don’t do it it’s real hard work. Puppies are messy, time consuming and loud. It’s bad enough the screaming they do the first few nights and waking up the kids but the running through the house peeing when trying to toilet train, the splattering of poo everywhere if you just miss them Honestly don’t do it

Dont get a dog. Training plus a 2 under 2 is too much. Wait until baby is a little older and you still want the puppy.

my best friend's son got mauled by their dog. I wouldn't recommend it. He was only one years old!

Terrible terrible idea