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Puppy Panic

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Panicpup · 08/01/2021 17:57

Hi all. I’m after some advice/support. We lost our beloved family dog over a year ago and I had reconciled myself to never having another dog as I was devastated when we lost her. As time has gone on the whole family have felt that another dog would be great and fast forward to today we are due to get a new 8 week old Lhasa pup within the next few days. Today I have really started panicking and getting cold feet about it. I really struggled with our last dog as a puppy and felt almost depressed for a few months after we got her. This feeling did fade and by the end of her life I absolutely adored her but I just have this feeling I will go through the same depression again. The timing this time isn’t great due to lockdown, obviously we didn’t know this would happen but now it has I am almost feeling like I should just tell the breeder we’ve changed our minds. I honestly don’t know what to do and I feel so awful for this poor little pup coming into a home where I’m not even sure I want him. Can anyone offer any advice? Is it normal to be so bloody nervous?! I didn’t have this feeling of dread last time, probably as I had no idea how hard it was!

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HappyThursdays · 08/01/2021 19:20

I didn't want to see this and run and I'm sure there will be other, more qualified, people than me that will respond!

Are there others in your family who will also take on the responsibility? I think this is key. You want to make sure that you are not the only one getting up at night, cleaning up accidents etc

If you aren't doing it on your own and others will share, it will be much easier.

The puppy blues are not unusual and this time you know what you're heading in to!

HappyThursdays · 08/01/2021 19:23

And btw dp really wanted our puppy - I wasn't unkeen but I didn't think I would be doing a lot as I work out of the house full time usually but am now working from home. I really wasn't sure for a while but now I can't imagine life without him. It is a bit like babies - I didn't really enjoy the baby stage with my dc either Blush.

But if you're really sure you can't do it and you feel there isn't anyone to share the burden with, there are plenty of other families who would happily take the pup I'm sure

Panicpup · 08/01/2021 19:57

Thank you. Definitely won’t be doing it all on my own. DH is very committed and I know he’ll share the hard work. DC make all the right noises but I know realistically it’ll be mostly us. Up until a few days ago I was very sure of the decision and very excited. We’ve had lots of photos and videos of him and I have been watching them daily! I just woke up today feeling absolutely terrified! I think lockdown blues isn’t helping my mood either.

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HappyThursdays · 11/01/2021 16:05

how are you getting on @Panicpup

Sitdowncupoftea · 11/01/2021 16:42

Puppies are hard work regardless of what others say. At that young age its like having a new baby. Once they are in a routine you will wonder what the fuss is about. If you have serious reservations though don't do it.

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