Puppy dilemma - it’s not her, it’s us

[neverwakeasleepingpuppy]

Brought home a gorgeous 2 month puppy two weeks ago; the kids wanted one for years, DP and I are mildly pro-dog, thought it’d be great for us as a family, everyone says they’re great, unconditional love blah blah.

Being fair, she’s a perfect puppy so far - quickly getting the crate and toilet training and is now sleeping through from 11-7am, minimal accidents in the house. Hard work but manageable.

We are the problem - despite her gorgeousness, we are all a little meh. DD2 seems to be allergic; puffy eyes and sneezing. The kids have zero interest - spent maybe 30mins with her since she landed. DP and I are enjoying her somewhat but also my OCD is going through the roof, googling amputees from dog licks etc.

Am interested to hear others views on this as I think it’s a case of it’s not her, it’s us …. the breeder is fine to take her back as she has a waiting list for an adorable puppy who is mostly trained! Just wondering if it’s fairer all around to do this?

' DD is definitely not allergic to dogs in general so it’s likely a breed issue '

but...

'my brother has one'

I did. 🤷‍♀️

Have you called and got the wheels in motion for returning back to the breeder OP?

Your brother has one - has your apparently allergic to the breed daughter never met your brother's dog, then?

do you want a medal or something @blossomtoes?

No. Just people not making up stupid nonsense like Nobody “totally adores” their dog from day one. when some of us patently did.

I actually think it’s a bit weird to ‘totally adore’ something you’ve only just laid your eyes on, but everyone is different.

Laughing how little you understand the canine in this situation and how little you know about the non-human brain nestled inside the dogs skull.

it’s still a dog, not going to heaven because it’s an animal

educate yourself, be less of a bird brain.

How on earth would the OP know about the new owners' training methods?There has been no suggestion that the new owners are going to move in with her!

Clearly I know more than someone who says “Just a dog”. My manners and education are better too.

Most people know dogs feel pain and emotions, it’s called empathy and compassion, not rocket science. No need to swear, it’s really not that deep.

Oh look, another ‘I know it all’ laughing idiot who thinks they can read every dog and human’s mind. Clearly, spending too much time on MN has turned you into a psychic who speaks for the whole world and knows who’s going to heaven too. Try saying that to people in real life; it won’t be heaven waiting for you, just white walls.

Because she said she was willing to keep hold of the puppy until new owners were found.

The new owners aren't going to collect the pup without speaking to the OP are they. I imagine they'd ask about her diet and routine.

So keep getting dogs and then getting rid? Gotcha!

Well, you are lucky, as love at first sight doesn’t always happen!

This

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If you don’t like the thread, stay off it. You won’t be missed in the slightest!

Eh?? What’s that got to do with anything??

I recognised the PPs name from a thread where she was saying she didn’t make any of her children do homework or revision because ‘school work is for school’. It stuck in my mind, and I was just using it as an example of how everyone is different and has different feelings about things.

@neverwakeasleepingpuppy

It's been a week, I expect puppy has now been returned to the breeder / your friend.

Really hoping you did actually call the breeder and you weren’t just blowing hot air

I suspect though, you haven’t and this poor puppy continues to live with you

Never confirmed she’d called the breeder

OP did say that-they would never have another dog.

It’s an anonymous chat forum
the op could tell us she planned to donate £1 million pounds to Battersea dog home to atone for this