we have two poodles inside the house...luckily they dont shed fur everywhere...but we are trying to impose some restrictions now (ie where they sleep at night) so they aren't too put out when the baby arrives.

I think a gate is a good idea too.

one concern i have, is that one of our dogs is totally obsessed with all toys/balls etc and I think he will think any baby toys are for him and run off with them!