Because I am...
I am very excited too, but have to admit that I am having a wibble today (am FULL of cold and feeling shite, which doesn't help)!
I 'think' we have done all the right things. We have discussed getting the dog at length as a family. We have done tons of research about the breed that we are getting. I have negotiated being able to wfh for the majority of my hours (only 10/12 anyway). I have tons of puppy training books. Kids are 13 and 11, we are a busy active family, who has time for a busy active dog.
Our breeder is excellent and we have seen our puppy often, she also phones every few days with an update. There was a waiting list for the puppies. All three of her dogs are worked.
The crate is set up, toys are in it, I have bought all manner of puppy stuff. He arrives a week on Saturday.
I think it's the fear of the unknown surfacing today, we have never had puppy before, I am worried about training him correctly, whether I can 'do it'. Also, that DH will struggle with the puppy stage, or rather perhaps we all will!
I feel like an expectant parent today I think.
That's it really, just wanted to 'get it out there', so to speak.
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Is it normal to be nervous about getting our puppy?
doublemocha · 23/10/2012 15:13
I was sooo nervous - it's a good thing, it shows you care and that you want to do the best you can for your pup 
. Sounds like you have everything sorted, so my only advice would be to get as much sleep as you can! It's like having a newborn and there will be sleepless nights . I've spoken to friends who have slept on the kitchen floor next to their new pup's crate although I didn't resort to that myself (I took him into the living room when he was crying at 2am and we slept on the sofa together instead 
). He's 10 months old now and I fondly recall the 5.45am starts . Now I have to drag him out of his crate at 7.30! Your DCs are old enough to be sensible I'm sure but just remind them to let sleeping dogs lie, pups do need their sleep although they can also be manic at times. And be prepared for the trouser leg chewing, it doesn't last long honest! Good luck, you will definitely not regret it
Normal and healthy to be nervous...just like having a baby. Yes, there are negatives, but the positives more than make up for those. It's scary in the beginning but remember: It gets SO much EASIER . Good Luck!
You sound like you will be great owners, you might have a few sleepless nights but don't fall for it like we did, i now have a little brown furry contraceptive that wedges its way between me and DP every night. To be fair, i don't mind and hes only a jrt, his big brother sleeps under the bed so when we got him we felt bad excluding him so thats where he sleeps!
Hi double, you will be fine Yes it is hard work, especially at the beginning, but it is soooo much quicker than with a baby. They grow so incredibly fast.
You sound so prepared, I am sure you will cope really well. I can't wait to hear all about him over on the new pppy thread!
I don't blame you for being nervous. We get our new puppy on Saturday and although I'm excited I'm a bit concerned too. Our remaining dog is now 12 and it's been a long time since we had to deal with a pup. I've kind of forgotten what it's like, while remembering some of the best (worst?) chaotic moments from past dogs puppy years. I forsee lots of 'OMG, what have we done?' type moments in the coming months. 
Good luck with your new addition.
i was like this nearly ten years ago when we got our lab pup
on our second visit to see him i had actually talked myself out of getting him i was so scared of making the wrong decision/huge committment
however, one look at his little face and i was completely convinced
out2lunch - that is heartwarming. The fact that my, pup (finger's crossed) has been rescued froma Welsh puppy farm makes me feel even more responsible and that I have to get it rght for him. I hope in a month or so I am helping prop someone else up on MN
Sorry guys, didn't mean to ignore, we have had a week in Turkey for half term, where, given it will be a long time before I do this again, I felt no guilt whatsoever at lying on a sunbed for the entire time, apart from occasionally reaching for my cocktail or to summon the waiter etc etc!!
We are getting a Hungarian Vizsla btw, tomorrow!!!
WTFwasthat - you are doing a great job of asking all the questions that I will no doubt be asking next week, given you are a week or two further down the road than I am. I have read your puppy journey with interest, so glad it worked out for you How's it going at the moment? Any last minute tips to share?
Please be kind this is my first post on here! Just got a springer spaniel puppy and he's bonkers!!! I was warned he would be and did lot of research prior, but just didn't anticipate being this tired!! Takes me back to baby days . I'm feeling very guilty as almost regretting getting him
anyone else go through this ??
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