Hi everyone it’s my first time here and just wanted some advice. I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old and got a puppy just before lockdown. He’s a golden retriever lab mix and we love him to bits. BUT my mum is my only support in terms of childcare or anytime I need help really. My dad passed away when I was 4 and she’s the only parent I have ever really known we are very close. Anyway she’s terrified of my puppy. As in doesn’t even want him going near her she panics completely. I can’t see how she will ever be able to be around the house with him. Certainly never on her own if she is here looking after the kids. I am trying to think of some options and really struggling. I can’t afford doggy day care and sometimes she is here for dinner etc. But my children my husband and I love him. I just don’t know what to do! He’s only 4 and a half months so I know it wouldn’t be hard for him to settle with another family but selfishly we love him and don’t want to lose him too. She’s not really prepared to try and get used to him to that extent. I just don’t know what to do and it’s really getting me down. Also we might try for another child in a year and she would be my only source of help. Sorry for the rambling message just feeling so lost.
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