He's one of your oldest pals -- by your side through boyfriends, breakups, and marriage. Lately, it seems he's watching you more intently. Does your dog know youre pregnant? read more
Here are several factors that may explain how dogs sense when their owner is pregnant. Change in odor—When a woman becomes pregnant, her body chemistry changes. This, in turn, can cause her distinct odor (an odor her dog knows intimately) to change. Remember, the amazing canine sense of smell can detect even the slightest change in odor. read more
Other dogs will treat their pregnant owner with more attention and care than usual. One woman I worked with had a difficult pregnancy and ended up on bedrest. Her dog refused to leave her side and had to be forcefully pushed outside to go to the bathroom. read more
Even when you weren't pregnant, you probably noticed that emotions -- anger, sorrow or elation -- all triggered a reaction in your dog. So if pregnancy has you riding the emotional roller coaster, your dog is probably along for the ride, too. Your dog also may be sensing shifts in the family pack order. read more