Baby due in July..

xwilliamjohnsx

Hey guys, so I'm going to be a daddy this summer. The due date is July 25th. I have a little 4 month old bullie boy. He is typically well behaved. The only real thing we are having a problem training is him to get off if things when he jumps up on the them (coffee table, side table, etc.) and for him to stop chasing the cat. We take it day by day and keep a close eye on him and try to correct him when he does something bad. With this baby coming, I just want to be sure he is ready for it. By the time she gets here he will be around 8 months. Has anyone raised a bullie puppy with a baby? Can anyone offer any advice.

Thanks 

Zerlett

If you think you may need a little extra help it wont hurt to hire a professional trainer to assist in some things. I have never raised a baby with a bull terrier before so maybe some others can chime in.

Leslie

It will all depend on the personality of the dog, I got Cleo when my son was 9 months or so and I never had a problem as she was very submissive and gentle with him, some dogs have this naturally wile others will need more training. Work on the sit stays heavily as this will be helpful when your trying to get out the door with a diaper bag and car seat with a baby in it!!! Involve the dog as much as possible to prevent jealously, yes I'm serious!! NEVER leave the baby and dog together unattened. I didn't have the bottles and stuff around for her to chew and/or lick on.....you can teach the dog to be gentle it will just take time.. yet another lucky baby that gets to grow up with a Bull Terrier!!!! Congrats on the little one!!!!

xwilliamjohnsx

I've started setting things we are having for the baby around. Ollie gets very excited and goes up and try's to jump into it. I'm making him sit and treating him when he sits and calms down. I love my little guy but I'm not going to lie his puppy energy is making me nervous with the due date approaching in July

Leslie

With some work this is nothing you can't handle your concern is understandable but you and ollie can do it!!! The baby will be much diffrent than stuff if you will and your demenore will change as well once the baby comes as well as a shift in the household the dog will more than likely fall into step.

Zerlett

I'll be glad to take him off your hands if you get too nervous!! hahah all kidding aside maybe get a plastic toy doll and start pretending with him that way its not the real thing and you can prepare him for it and also play some baby noises, babies crying and stuff so hes kind of used to the noise when the time comes!!

BONC_Jacksonville

William, congrats on your upcoming newborn.  As you know young bullies can be very stubborn and need constant supervision and direction with energy releases.  You need to be very firm on what he can and can't do.  While this will not happen overnight he will learn with rewards and discipline and time.  Ollies sister Izzabell has to have her walks and daddy time.  She is also a mile a minute type of bullie.  She detested her leash for @ 3 weeks.  I gave her long line and gradually brought it in.  Now she will walk with me without a leash but likes to have small play times during the walks.  She does get rambuncious and with firm NO and scolding helps.  While I do not have any young children anymore I would get Ollie used to baby sounds constantly.  Keep all baby items up.  You may want to try a small shock collar for the important reprimands.  Constantly reinforcment of good and bad behaviors over time and alot of nurturing I am sure all will be fine.