well, just found out i am pregnant. very exciting.

now for some dog related questions...
im not far along at all, how far along is it recommended to stop working dogs?i know, i know, each person is different, but have any women here worked their dogs through pregnancy?
when did you stop posting the dog? did you just take a break, have a trusted friend/family member handle the dog, just back tie them?
im talking protection sport working, i know things like OB and non-strenuous things can be done until whenever.

and we have gone back to raw feeding. it had never given me ANY concern at all, i am generally pretty healthy,not in the least a germaphobe. i am the only one who feeds the dogs, and i handle all the food. anything i should be concerned about? i know i will be more careful from now on about wiping things down better,etc.

anything else with dogs and pregnancy im missing that i should be aware of?? i know alot of it should be common sense-not letting the crazy zoomie infected 70lb dog take a flying leap into your belly, etc.
but those who have done this before-thoughts?advice?

Sorry Mallory, no advice (Oscar is an only child ) - just wanted to say congrats!

~Natalya

Congrats, Mallory.

I was spayed as a pup, so all I know about pregnancy is don't scoop the litterbox.

Well...

The Army doesn't restrict a pregnant Soldier's Physical Fitness Training until around month 6.

After that its walk at your own pace.

So, I'd say you're safe to continue training as you have been for a few more months. After that, find someone else to hold the dog during protection work.

That's based on what I went through- but that doesn't mean its the *best* advice.

Knowing that you'll be prone to swollen feet and vericose veins, you might want to plan to train for shorter lengths of time, as you go along.

Yippeee!! A new little rug rat! A big congrats Mallory.

I don't think you have to be any more careful handling raw food "for two" as you would normally for yourself, but like you said, just being a bit more "aware" and vigiliant will probably help you sleep better.

Is this going to be a December baby?

yes, very early december.

i figured i had a ways to go with the training/physical activiety, i just didn't know when.

haha, and unfortunately, i am still stuck with litter box duties, the boyfriend wont' do it, his solution is to get rid of the cat, so i'll be wearing gloves to do the deed.

Chances are, if you've owned the cats for years, you aren't suddenly going to be infected.

Washing your hands thorougly after you clean the litter box is really all the precautions you need to take.

Congratulations Mallory!

Exciting news!

Wishing you a totally smooth gestation period (gee...can you tell I'm waiting on a puppy to be born?)

leih

Congratulations !!! How exciting.