Twin pregnancy and owning dogs

by Dawn
(Santa Rosa, CA)

My partner is actually the one who is pregnant, but we are having this dilemma about our dogs. Currently we have 2 dogs and just cannot imagine life especially with 2 dogs and 2 newborns.

Are there any people out there who have been in this situation that can maybe let us know that yes, it is doable or not it is crazy?

She's not sure what it is going to be like in 6 months trying to take a dog or both dogs for a walk. Currently she is beginning her 9th week, so she feels fine.

Thank you so much your any input you might have.

Dawn

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Congratulations on your twin pregnancy! Having two dogs - well - some of that will depend on your dogs - are they high maintenance pets, are they large or small, are they possessive of you, are they well trained - that kind of thing.

The first year with twins is absolutely exhausting - they will require your attention to feed and change and rock them and there will likely be little time left over to even shower!

With that being said - if you have help, if the dogs are well behaved and don't require huge amounts of exercise - if you can go along for walks and push the babies while she walks the dogs - that kind of thing.

The logistics of handling two babies and two dogs at the same time with one person would NOT work - but if you or someone are available to help then maybe.

There are a lot of variables so I can't really answer for certain.

Good luck and if you do manage it - be sure to send in a picture so we can let the world know it can be done!
Kim