to get a puppy?

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Been looking for the last year for a rescue pup. Finally the perfect pup has come up and we can collect today. Now the time has finally come round, I'm freaking out!!!

Will we cope?

It will be DH, 2 X DC, me and the pup! I work mainly from home most of the week but in the office sometimes. DH works full time (not from home). The dog will be mainly my responsibility to walk etc..

We had dogs all though my childhood so I know what I'm doing I think. But it's such a big responsibility! Feel like I'm getting last minute cold feet!

If you have a doggy, was it worth it? Do you have any regrets? Or is it the best thing you've ever done?

Puppies are bloody hard work! But if you put in the hard work, you will be rewarded with a wonderful companion. My three are almost 6 years old, 3 years, and 9 months. They are all still hard work at times, and it’s such a commitment, but I wouldn’t be without them.

I think if you enjoyed having a baby you will enjoy having a puppy. I'm generally super easy-going when it comes to housework though 🙈so I'm not house-proud, don't mind going on little sleep as I usually do anyway and love taking care of our little sweetheart 🥰He has been a very easy puppy though and generally loves everything and everyone and sleeps a lot! He's perfect 😍

My puppy is now 5 (still my puppy) and I had done loads of research. I liken it to having a baby/toddler for a good 4 months....not to be underestimated how hard it is sometimes. The only thing I had not prepared for was that he would not be happy to be left. It was nigh on a year before he was able to stay on his own without a level of distress and you can't solve separation anxiety whilst they suffer from anxiety at being left. Mine still goes to daycare when we're at work and it's great for him (socialisation) and for us. No worrying at all.

You may go through what is commonly known as the puppy blues ..your life is tipped upside down,shaken around then it settles down into a new normal.
A relative got a new puppy two years ago and was in tears and depressed for weeks as the turmoil was unexpected.
Then things settled down and the family (i include dog in this term)are very happy,dog is so loved,he makes them laugh every day,he gets them out of the house,they have met new doggy friends ,they take him on holiday and basically could not be without him.
So,expect a different life,go with the flow and don't worry about small things.😀
Dogs are very sensitive they know a lot more than we realise.

Good luck 🐕🐕🐾🐾💐🌈

We were first time dog owners. We were incredibly luck. She never cried at night, slept in her crate. Was toilet trained very quickly. An experienced dog owner friend said to ditch puppy pads. Best advice ever.

However, puppies have razor sharp teeth. The teething stage was hell, we did get puppy blues.

but now she is 3 years old and totally a member of the family.

Will we cope?

It will be DH, 2 X DC, me and the pup!

Why would you leave the DC's ages out?

No idea if you'll cope. For example if they're both toddlers then probably not.

Same for us, luckily I WFH but it was really difficult. He was almost 2 before he could be left alone, he would get extremely distresed if i even stood uo from the sofa for a while. It is only having our other dog that seems to have help him, he was on medication and whilst he was calmer in general it didn't help the separation anxiety.

Best thing we've done :) she's absolutely gorgeous. But don't underestimate the need for consistent training. Our golden retriever is 1.5 years, and we are still training recall as she is so excitable.

I've responded not being unreasonable, it's quite reasonable to question your abilities and shows you are taking your responsibility seriously.
No chill, go get that puppy and let it complete your family 🥰