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Mr Question asked in PetsDogs · 9 years ago

My dog has been acting out since we have had our first child.?

Our child is 7 months now and our dog is getting jealous. He isn't biting or anything like that. However, he never used to chew things up and recently he has started to steal baby toys and chews on them. I think this is to get attention from us. What can we do to stop this? We give him attention, he just gets jealous when he isn't the center of it.

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  • JenVT
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Very simple- supervise him and keep the toys picked up. Many times childrens toys look like dog toys, IMO, so it's an easy mistake. When you can't supervise him, he is to be in a room where there is nothing he can get into or crated. When you are home, supervise him. If you are watching him and correcting him he will not be able to chew the toys up. Sounds too much like common sense but it works. As your child gets older he/she will have to learn to keep toys, shoes, etc picked up.

  • 9 years ago

    I agree with alot of the previous answers.

    Likely he's just wanting to play with the baby toys because they are like his own. Keep an eye on him and properly put away the toys so he can't get them.

    The dog before was the "baby" of the house, of course he's jealous, just as your baby now will be if you decide to have another child. Just play with the dog as well, show him that the baby is his friend, like a "puppy" to him to look after. The dog needs time to adjust to not being the only one anymore

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Baby toys are fun for dogs. It isn't necessarily a sign of jealousy.

    You're doing the right thing. Keep giving the dog attention.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    He needs more attention still. Buy him a new toy, for himself. Make a big fuss over him, often. Play more with him, more walks, etc.. Don't leave the two together alone. This will even out as the dog gets used to having the baby around more. The baby is still new to the dog, even after 7 mths. As time goes on, they will become best buds!

    Source(s): Vet assistant.
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  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Of path a puppy can experience a difference ... however they can not positioned into phrases what is bothering them, so that they sorta "act out" ... simply the best way young children do. Sounds like she used to be very hooked up to you and misses you extraordinarily. Her pursuits has been disrupted and she will be able to not anticipate you being there. My query for you is that this: with whom will the puppy be dwelling? If she shall be staying together with your husband, she'll need to get used for your absence. Your coming and going at abnormal instances is solely complicated her extra. If she's going to finally be dwelling with you, it could be high-quality if she might stick with you presently. She quite often will alter ultimately, however it is going to take time and persistence. Good Luck.

  • 9 years ago

    dogs are like that

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