New puppy

Your husband got a puppy without your consent and expects you to take care of it while you're pregnant? That would piss me off more than the puppy itself.

Have you looked into kennel training, feeding on a schedule, and obedience courses? Some breeds can be stubborn, but they learn quick with routine and discipline. If she has a kennel, and you schedule her feeding and water, you can usually time her bowel movements. As far as the barking, try putting a blanket over the kennel and don't acknowledge her when she's loud. I had to break a beagle for my first dog and she would literally just bark for three hours straight, training takes a lot of will power.

You didn’t agree to the dog which isn’t fair but at 18 weeks you have plenty of time to train the puppy, make your man help clean up after her too.

Kennels are the best way to train, but also totally unnecessary. I trained a Great Pyrenees while I was pregnant, and yes she is an inside dog. She’s huge and the most stubborn breed I’ve ever come in contact with, I had better luck with my pit, but she knows who boss is. She doesn’t listen to my husband half the time because she knows I’m the one in charge and when I say no or point my finger it’s time to sit and stop. Training classes arent necessary but if you’re not up for training a dog that you never wanted I would speak with your husband.

I can’t imagine handing a new puppy at 18 weeks. I’m 28 now and I have a 13 month old German Shepherd. Thankfully he’s house broken but we are still breaking the jumping habit. I’d let your husband know how you feel and see if you can swing a dog walker once a day or a puppy daycare a few days a week to help burn the puppy’s energy off. Potty training comes with consistency. Encourage the pup to go potty outside instead of puppy pads. We skipped them with our dog. Also, marrow bones filled with peanut butter (petsmart) are a great way to keep the puppy entertained and tire him out. First pic is 8 weeks, then 6 months, then one year!

First I’d have a sit down with your husband and discuss helping out. He wanted the dog he needs to step up. Second crate train, potty outside, puppy classes. That will be the quickest way to get the puppy under control before the baby comes. Kind of think of it as baby training lol. Dogs are much harder than babies but once he/she’s learns it will be a lot better and they’ll make a great playmate for you baby lol. Good luck!

The only way we can help is to suggest that you have a serious sit down and talk with hubby!This wasn’t fair of him to do without you agreeing especially if you’re the one having to care. But he might get defensive so perhaps try taking the approach with sentences that begin with “I feel” and avoid accusatory language. He can’t argue with YOUR feelings.For example:I feel very overwhelmed taking care of this pup especially with a new baby on the way. I feel like this isn’t the right time to take on such a big responsibility and I’m upset because we didn’t discuss this first. I feel like finding the puppy a home would be best for us and the puppy, because I cannot handle the additional responsibility and give him/her the love and training he/she deserves. I think down the road getting a puppy would be great when our child is older.Hope this helps!

Lmfao 😂 I feel your pain I have 2 PUPPIES! 1 boy who is 1 now and another who is 7 months . It was hard to handle at first but me and my husband got the boy FULLY trained and the girl were still working on she’s definitely a stubborn one lol plus I have 2 kids age 9 and 6 and I’m almost 35 weeks pregnant! It’s hard but they do eventually learn it just takes ALOT of patience and you have to be persistent with them