{"id":5059,"date":"2021-01-21T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T14:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/?p=5059"},"modified":"2022-05-01T10:45:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-01T14:45:08","slug":"add-a-dog-to-you-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/add-a-dog-to-you-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It A Good Idea To Get A Dog When You Have A Baby?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is It A Good Idea To Get A Dog When You Have A Baby?<\/h1>\n

Should you add a dog to your family?<\/h2>\n

I grew up with a dog. So I know, dogs are wonderful companions to welcome to the family and can help create many happy memories for you and your children. You hear many stories these days from people who have grown up with their loyal companions, and it\u2019s truly heartwarming. If you\u2019ve got a baby on the way – or very young – you may have thought about getting a dog to grow up with your baby. But is it a good idea? If you\u2019re on the fence, we\u2019ve broken down the idea so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not now is the right time to get a dog.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve already got a dog, then you\u2019ll already be well aware of how they\u2019re going to act around your baby. After all, you\u2019ve taken the time to train your dog and you know what their temperament is like around children, and people altogether. However, if you\u2019re thinking of introducing a dog at the same time as having a baby, you might not have the same experience. Let\u2019s look at whether it\u2019s a good idea to get a dog right now.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Babies and dogs alike are extremely time-consuming<\/span><\/h2>\n

You\u2019re well aware that babies are time-consuming. Whether it\u2019s feeding, changing their nappies, rocking them to sleep, or simply enjoying those wonderful moments together, new parents don\u2019t often get much time to themselves, let alone anything else in their lives. The same goes for a new dog, young or old. A <\/span>dog would need time to adjust to their new living situation<\/span><\/a>, not to mention new rules, behaviors that are expected of them, and a training regime – which is time-consuming for you. Before choosing to get a dog, think about the time implications this will have on you, your partner, and your new baby. If you can\u2019t commit to the time a dog will need right now, it might be best to wait until you do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not all breeds of dogs are easy to manage<\/span><\/h2>\n

Like humans, all dogs are different, and different breeds of dogs will be very different to manage than others. Consider things such as:<\/span><\/p>\n