Have 13mo old baby, want to get a puppy.?

Awful idea? I think it's an absolutely brilliant idea. I also grew up with a dog and now have 2 labradors and a 3 year old son who loves them to bits. If you are considering golden retrievers, you really cannot go wrong. These are lovely natured dogs and will get on wonderfully with children. Your son will love it too and it will teach him respect for animals if he grows up with a dog. Retrievers are like labradors - very bouncy! Therefore, by the time you have your second baby, the dog should have calmed down enough not to frighten him/her.

So yes, I would said just go for it.

Well - i don't see the harm in getting a dog when you have a 13mo baby... the puppy will learn how to behave around it as it grows.

However! I do have an issue with people who already have a dog having more babies...

There is always the chance that the dog will not like the new arrival or indeed you will suddenly realise that two young children + a dog is too much.

My advice would be to wait until the last baby you plan on having is 13mo.

That way, the puppy will grow with young children around it and you will know how busy you are and can ensure you have time for the puppy and always will do.

It's going to be a lot of work, but it's certainly doable! I volunteer at a rescue and typically we recommend the smaller the child, the bigger the dog. It seems like (only generalities, I know there are exceptions to every rule) big dogs are more tolerant of ear pulls, tail pulls...etc that kids sometimes do.

Most people won't sell you a puppy if you have small children and for good reason. You do not have enough time for a puppy and a baby. PLEASE DON'T GET A PUPPY!!!!

i think is a great idea then your baby will be use to animals