👌🏽 We adopted a 10 month old Siberian and she was tough to train (stubborn), but actually not that much of a shock to our system overall. You gotta make sure to stick to your guns with a husky they’re too smart for their own good. 3 years ago Coco met Yuki for the first time. People who adopt and then give the dogs away because they don't want to do the work fucking piss me off. While my pup was left in a playpen. We shared stories. The strongest relationships are forged in fire. They're stressful and a total handful but you can and should carve out time to yourself even if the schedule is dictated by the puppy's needs. If I want her to sleep all night I have to go let her play with the other dog around 11am and she will sleep until 5am-6am. We get all of our Service Dog pups a Snuggle Puppy. Some people realize they aren’t dog people, or they just aren’t ready for a dog at that time. Should I get a puppy? It feels so nice to have a break from being constantly vigilant. I stayed in touch with two of my puppy's brothers' parents as well. Here are some things that I found helped: I started a private blog and recorded what was happening each day. Get a breather in. Between managing the puppy’s destructive tendencies, worrying about stuff like socialization, and dealing with well-intentioned but often incorrect advice from friends, family, and TV shows, a puppy parent can get a little overwhelmed. Most important items include a leash and collar with identification, food and water bowls, and chew toys. I can feel myself getting upset with her and not using a super cheerful voice, having to need attention every night, every 2 hours. So when she turned 4 (and was officially a good citizen) we got her a bully mutt sister (5 months old) thinking “oh yah, we’ve got this!” and HOLY shit, that 5 months makes a WORLD of difference. It was pure hell. I know everyone says it, but it DOES get easier. You are not alone nor is this unusual to feel. Getting another puppy. Most reputable breeders are more than happy to take a pup back, and it’s usually part of their contract. I think the not subjecting your entire schedule to the dog is some of the best advice. What helped me was to set aside an hour each evening for alone time without my pup. /r/dogs is a discussion-based subreddit, meant for asking questions, sharing information, and learning about our beloved canine companions and related dog-centric topics. Watched all the videos on how to train your puppy. It's hard to get a puppy, but not everyone goes trough this. The anxiety I felt after first getting my pup was close to crippling, and I was so regretful of the commitment I had locked myself into. Rendered by PID 3043 on r2-app-0a51a49b79dee485b at 2021-01-10 21:59:59.210326+00:00 running d8cca48 country code: US. Like, laying in bed and having full blown anxiety attacks because I now have this creature for the next 15 years. It's okay to second guess. Good luck! Once ours was house broken we found letting him sleep in a bed on the floor or with us kept him asleep longer now he wakes when we do and never goes out during the night. And then I taped one to each of my neighbors doors! But, it’s not for everyone, and the best thing someone can do is acknowledge that and give that puppy the opportunity to thrive. Updated: Hey again all, woke up around 3 hours ago. But now I'm a 26 year old man crying in his bed because I am so terrified of the commitment I just got myself into. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. The small moments of accomplishment start adding up and it feels SO rewarding. but what if it doesn't? I'm not talking about myself, but let's nog forget people who don't get puppy blues! Because if you’re stressed out and frazzled, you’re not doing yourself or the dog any favors. Can confirm. It's ok to feel this way, and it's OK to return a puppy. 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