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well I know we both agreed that if it gets worse when the baby comes he will have to go. We are getting him neutered this month which should help and some other things we are trying so we will see.

oh wow,i have a girl black lab that was like that when i was pregnant n now that she is here my dog is worse. i blv in karma also...i just dont know what to do bc the dog gets no attention nemore bc the baby n dog cant both be in same room. id like to give her to a new home but hubby wont let me

I think your previous idea about having him fixed will help a ton. Male dogs tend to be very territorial and things like a move and new baby (which he can sense) are probably just freaking him out. There are many places that will neuter him for very low cost or even free. Most male dogs really calm down after the procedure because it takes away those territorial hormones. If your husband is set on keeping him, I would definitely have him fixed, and then see if it gets any better for you guys then. If you still end up giving him to a new home, at least you know it reduces the chances of him getting some types of cancers and other diseases. Good luck.

Well I had a loving home set up but my husband says he's staying. He doesn't see how much the dog has changed and doesn't care that my nights don't have much sleep involved because the dog whines. Hands are in the air don't know what to do.

As long as you find the dog a nice suitable home, I dont believe karma will come back to you but I agree, if you just threw him out on the side of the rd or took him to the pound or had him put down, it would likely come back but I think you are doing what is right for you! Plus its no longer about you, you have a baby to think about and thats exactly what your doing! :)

I had a yorkie that was my baby.. But when I became pregnant, she started regresing and stopped going outside to use the bathroom, instead she would do it on the floor inside! I would let her out and watch her for an hour and as soon as we walked back inside, she would use the bathroom on the floor! I kept faith she would start using the bathroom outside again but when she didnt, it became hard for me (on complete bedrest for toxemia) to get up and clean up her "accidents" 24-7! Plus all i could think about was when the baby comes and starts crawling or walking, I couldnt have her stepping in her "accidents" so I found her a new home with friends that didnt have any kids yet. Me, my husband and my baby were just fine! Only thing that changed, we were actually happier with a cleaner, much better smelling house!! It just became too much for me being home by myself most of the time on bed rest and having to bend over to clean up her mess then mop the floor! You & b

I actually had to do the same thing with my dog right after I found out we were pregnant. It was really hard and heartbreaking for me. He had severe seperation anxiety and both me and DH work full time so we just didn't have enough time to give him. I know it's hard, but if it's the last resort then you have to do what's best for you. Just remind yourself that you're doing it for your dog as well and that you're giving him a better opportunity as well. It's not bad karma hun, you're doing a good thing. Believe me I understand. I also had to put another dog to sleep due to old age and her kidneys were failing about a month earlier. It's never easy losing a pet whatever way it happens. Just don't blame yourself for it and remember that your doing something good for him and he'll be happy. :) Good luck to you and remember that whatever decision you make will be the best decision you could have made!

We have a 6 year old and he's good with him going to give the dog sometime and get him neutered hopefully this will help.

You're not crazy and you're probably doing the right thing...dogs are very attuned & can change immensely when they sense a change. Your smell has probably changed & that is what he's tuned into. I don't think Karma will "get you", I think would be a case of you freaking out & dropping on the side of the road somewhere. Obviously not what is happening. You still love your dog, you just feel you need to make a choice. It may be the kindest thing you could do for him. Not all dogs are meant to be with children. Better to know it now than later.

Animals can become stressed with alot of changes in their enviroment, aka a move would be huge for them. Also, I think dogs can sense that you're pregnant so it might have been alot for him to handle. I think you should give the dog some time to adjust, spend more time with him, and really make him feel like he has a place in the home, Labs are vry affectionate and very loyal animals and I think all he needs is time, but if you do give him away, then it's for the best for your family and he will adjust over time I am sure, as long as he gets put into a loving home :)! Don't stress, if anything that's whats harder on the baby, a stressed mama.