Puppy blues

[CleverQuacks]

I have mental health problems and, having had puppy’s before, I know that the first few weeks of puppyhood are hard work. I got my puppy two weeks ago and things are actually going ok. I am getting her outside to toilet regularly so she has had very few accidents and she slept all last night in her crate next to my bed without a wimpier.

However I can’t shake the horrible anxious, overwhelmed feeling. I was prepared for this so just trying to take it in my stride.

What are your top tips for beating the puppy blues?

[missbattenburg]

One day at a time...

Remember, the puppy months are an investment in a lifelong friend. Have faith the good stuff will come later when the dog is an adult and look on now as the hard work to get there.

If you can lighten up (I mean that objectively, not specifically to you, OP) and laugh at the puppy antics, even better.

[BiteyShark]

My tips are having lots of and to get you through it .

On a serious note just take each day at a time and try not to worry about every behaviour.

[Whathappenedtooursummer]

Yabu to deny your dpuppy this photo opportunity op....

[Mouldiwarp1]

Gin seems to work for me! I do get the overwhelming feeling though - it just seems so relentless, I’ve had my pup nearly 3 weeks now and I’m just starting to feel somewhat in control again. House training seems to be improving (slightly) and he seems to be calming down a bit. I guess I’m getting used to it. (Housework has still gone to pot though - I’m blaming him!)

[Mouldiwarp1]

Oh yes, pic please!

[Wolfiefan]

Listen to Bitey!

[CleverQuacks]

Here she is. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s a marathon, not a sprint. And you are all right, one day at a time.

[missbattenburg]

I take it back. She looks like a wrong 'un. Best you hand her over to me and save yourself all that bother.

[BiteyShark]

Waves at Wolfie. Do you have puppy number 2 yet?

[Wolfiefan]

Waves back @BiteyShark!
Not yet!!

[Wolfiefan]

Wolfie pup says hi to Bitey. And send us the pup. She will keep it out of mischief!!!

[Nettleskeins]

I got it through it by abandoning most of my duties elsewhere Housework went awol, social life went awol. I spent a lot of time reading books glued to the spot and staring lovingly at crated puppy who stared back lovingly and went to sleep...unless I moved....

By 18 weeks things were defninitely easier, once toilet training clicked.

[Nettleskeins]

Also, sunshine and Vitamin D supplements for depression/anxiety in general. I'll stake my life on them getting me through. Alcohol not so much, just made mornings horrible...



And also all the beautiful places I visited with puppy and just breathe in the open air

[CleverQuacks]

Thanks all. My puppy is currently asleep next to me on the sofa and I daren't move because then she will wake up and the “taking out to the garden every twenty minutes” cycle will start again.

[PutOnYourDamnSocks]

Time and faith. You know it will get better quickly. In no time at all the puppy will be house trained and sleep beautifully.

Keep the faith, hang on in there.

When we got SockDog it took me straight back into PND, horrific. Worst time ever. But now SockDog is ace and the reason I get up every morning.