I’m really suffering with anxiety in respect of being responsible for a dog.
We have an 11 month old frenchie and I was super anxious before getting him and in all honesty went in a bit blind. Despite me Sharing concerns with OH we went ahead because I was persuaded to do so and we’ve had him since he was 9 weeks.
I have noticed though I wake up most morning and it fills me with dread. I worry constantly about him being poorly despite him not having that many issues. I worry how id afford it despite having insurance because long term I won’t be able to continue to afford it as premiums for frenchies are sky high.
I am exhausted as he is so needy. He sticks to me likely Velcro and follows me around, needs constant supervision as he hunts out things to chew that he shouldn’t, constantly ruining the sofas, makes a lot of mess which needs cleaning and I know it’s part and parcel of dog ownership.
I do all the walking, feeding, playing, caring and research into his allergies and training.
OH literally just picks up the poo and doesn’t seem fazed by any of my worries. I’ve told him once we return back to work he will need walking each morning before we go and I used to do that but I’ll be starting a new job so will be out the house earlier so OH will need to do it but I know he won’t. I literally then constantly worry about the dog when I’m at work, feel sorry for him for being alone, feel guilty for being away from him but at the same time frazzled because no one else seems to care!?
OH persuaded me to have this dog and it falls all on me. I often feel like I don’t give the dog a home that he deserves and even think about rehoming him to a better suited family. We are a young active family and I feel he needs someone who’s there more and can give him more 1-1 time. He’s like a little baby still and needs a lot more attention than I give him.
I just don’t know how to enjoy him and I feel sad about that. He’s very loved and very spoilt but I often just look at him and feel empty.
Words of wisdom... maybe I need to give my head a wobble.
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Darklava09 · 25/06/2020 23:11
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