Bumchin101 - I feel your pain, although my situation is slightly different. Albeit, any signs of negative behaviour that is not consistently worked on to improve and positively correct, can almost always end in long term tears. I’d say if you’re not up for it 100% you should think about refining. (I’m sure I’ll get a load of stick for this as I too was working and running courses at my local shelter snubbing those who returned their dogs for reasons I could not seem to fathom).
HOWEVER I am 20 weeks pregnant with our first and have a 4 month old lab puppy. DH and I both work from home and I have had 3 dogs previously in my life.. one even went on to be a service and therapy dog and so I felt confident when DH said this pup would be 100% on me. (I should note he is 6’5 and terrified/ not a dog person but agreed to a lab for our future family plans).
Fast forward to now, I am wondering if I made the right decision. Recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis before pup, but suffered mild symptoms for over 7 years prior- this pup is taking it out of me! Pup terrorises deaf cat and although knows most basic training (sit,stay,leave it, drop it, paw, come, look at me & whistle recall) is a total nightmare! I cannot ever have a moment to myself which I know is expected with pups but she takes the trophy.
DH isn’t pitching in as much as I thought given the days I can’t walk, but I did sign on for all puppy duty!
Anyone have a lab puppy before and can share any experiences? She will be 8 months when baby arrives in July and I’m feeling resentment when she misbehaves, as aiming to get her training nailed before baby! Puppy classes start next week!