Do you know of any bonding activities I can do with our dog so that I can love him and not tolerate him?

We adopted our Australian Shepherd 7 months ago. He is one year old. Our 4 year old daughter adores him, and my husband also loves him greatly.

I’m pregnant, and I don’t love this dog. I didn’t grow up with dogs because I was attacked by one as a child, but my husband did - so it’s taking me awhile to adjust to all of it. The noise, the constant attention he needs, the messes he gets into.

He is very well behaved, is crate trained so he likes to sleep in his crate at night without whining or barking. He’s very social and good with other dogs and animals. He is good off leash. He has only had a few accidents when we first got him, but otherwise no issues potty wise. Biggest thing is he jumps on everyone and has knocked our daughter over, which we’ve been working on.

Overall, I want to know of some things I can do with him at home and beyond to bond with him. I feel guilty for saying it, but I don’t love this dog, I coexist with him. and since ive gotten pregnant, something about his smell jusf makes me want to throw up. We’ve been buying shampoos, dog deodorant and even got him groomed, but it’s still there.

Any advice or tips appreciated.. I just want to feel the love for him I feel for our cat.

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