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okat76 · 03-18-2009, 11:52 AM

Hi everyone.

My yorkie is 4 years old and she is a little dote also very spoilt!! The thing is I'm due a new baby next month and I was wondering if any of you have any ideas or gone through a similar situation and how you dealt with bringing a new baby home to meet your yorkie. She is most certainly the baby of the house for the past 4 or so years!! She is very submissive around other kids but I just dont know how she's going to deal with the new addition. I want to make it as easy as possible for her.
Some people think her nose will be put out of joint when baby arrives and that she's going to be a problem. I honestly dont think she will be a major problem(possibly a little jealous) but it is making me anxious the more I hear them say that!! She is going tomorrow to get neutered(I'm also nervous about this

poor pup!!). So any ideas would help immensely.

TIA

TLC · 03-18-2009, 11:59 AM

Welcome to YT and Congrats!

Don't worry about her spay, she should be fine and it is really best for her.

I don't have experience for you as I am baby-less (skin kind that is). My 2 fur-babies are 4 y/o as well and very spoiled too

I have heard that you should let her smell the babies things that you have or will have at home right now, and let her rub her scent on them. Then, I have heard to bring a baby blanket (with your new baby smell) home from the hospital before your bring the baby home and let her smell it and rub her scent on it - that's all I have heard so far!

Just take your time...if she is good with 'other' kids, she should be fine

acl1209 · 03-18-2009, 12:00 PM

I don't have children, but I did watch an episode of "Bringing Home Baby" and the couple had a small dog. They suggested to get the dog used to things that the baby could do such as lightly pulling on their fur--not so much as it would hurt them, but like a baby would trying to play. That was the main focus of the show was getting them used to that, but I think she'll probably get used to the idea when the baby is born. Congrats on your soon to be new addition!

03-18-2009, 11:52 AM	#1
okat76 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 2	New here and I have a question as baby on the way Hi everyone. My yorkie is 4 years old and she is a little dote also very spoilt!! The thing is I'm due a new baby next month and I was wondering if any of you have any ideas or gone through a similar situation and how you dealt with bringing a new baby home to meet your yorkie. She is most certainly the baby of the house for the past 4 or so years!! She is very submissive around other kids but I just dont know how she's going to deal with the new addition. I want to make it as easy as possible for her. Some people think her nose will be put out of joint when baby arrives and that she's going to be a problem. I honestly dont think she will be a major problem(possibly a little jealous) but it is making me anxious the more I hear them say that!! She is going tomorrow to get neutered(I'm also nervous about this poor pup!!). So any ideas would help immensely. TIA

03-18-2009, 11:59 AM	#2
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Welcome to YT and Congrats! Don't worry about her spay, she should be fine and it is really best for her. I don't have experience for you as I am baby-less (skin kind that is). My 2 fur-babies are 4 y/o as well and very spoiled too I have heard that you should let her smell the babies things that you have or will have at home right now, and let her rub her scent on them. Then, I have heard to bring a baby blanket (with your new baby smell) home from the hospital before your bring the baby home and let her smell it and rub her scent on it - that's all I have heard so far! Just take your time...if she is good with 'other' kids, she should be fine __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

03-18-2009, 12:00 PM	#3
acl1209 ~I ♥ My Chloe Bella~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,531	I don't have children, but I did watch an episode of "Bringing Home Baby" and the couple had a small dog. They suggested to get the dog used to things that the baby could do such as lightly pulling on their fur--not so much as it would hurt them, but like a baby would trying to play. That was the main focus of the show was getting them used to that, but I think she'll probably get used to the idea when the baby is born. Congrats on your soon to be new addition!