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Anxiety - new puppy!

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calmplease · 28/07/2021 22:57

I was just wondering if anyone else felt anxious after getting a new puppy? I'm so worried about her getting poorly. I read that slugs can give them lung worm and whilst fetching my phone to watch her in the garden, I could see her near one which hasn't helped.

I love her so much and it is from a place of just wanting her to be happy and safe but I know I can't keep worrying. If anyone else has felt this way - what did you do to try and be calmer and enjoy your pet?

Thanks!

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pigsDOfly · 28/07/2021 23:52

It's very common for new puppy owners to feel overwhelmed and worried about everything.

You've taken on a tiny baby animal. Only natural to feel the weight of responsibility.

Is she your first puppy?

Just remember that most puppies survive and grow up to be dogs so the odds on everything being all right are very high.

Never be afraid to call your vet if you're worried about anything.

Don't know what I did to feel calm about my dog when she was a puppy, she's 10 years old now so it was a while ago.

Spend time doing things with her.

Get started on training. Start lead training her in the house and garden.

Even if she hasn't had her jabs yet you can still take her out and carry her places so she can see the world and get used to noises and people; very important for socialisation that she experiences a lot of different situations and sights early on.

People will want to stroke her and say hello, no one can resist a puppy.

All these thing will help you relax with her, get to know her and bond with her.

Have you booked her into training classes, for when she's had her jabs.

DeathByWalkies · 29/07/2021 02:55

Honestly, if you aren't anxious, and having a bit of an 'oh shit what have I done' moment then you probably aren't taking it seriously enough.

I had that feeling when I adopted DDog, even though I'd been quasi-fostering him for 6 months before that so I knew exactly what I was taking on.

Girlintheframe · 29/07/2021 08:18

We've always had dogs but still feel anxious when we get pups.

Combination of worry about the pup and 'oh my god what have we done'.

It's pretty normal I think and does pass.

calmplease · 29/07/2021 08:32

Thank you @

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calmplease · 29/07/2021 08:34

Oops try again!

Thank you @pigsDOfly @DeathByWalkies @Girlintheframe for your responses.

Yes she's had lots of visitors and is a brilliant pup. I'm taking her to puppy classes when she's able to. I hope/think I'm doing everything right! My husband doesn't seem anxious at all so I've not shared with him how worried I feel!

She's healthy and enjoying her new life I think. Just daunting and want to do everything right. It is reassuring that other people felt the same way too. Thanks x

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Hoppinggreen · 29/07/2021 11:20

Yes, it’s terrifying and if you aren’t scared then you don’t understand the enormity of the situation!
Sounds like you are doing all the right things and you will probably make mistakes and have WTF have I done moments but it will be worth it

pigsDOfly · 29/07/2021 13:45

Tbh I still get really worried and stressed whenever my dog is unwell so I'm not sure that feeling every completely goes away.

Worriesandwobbles · 01/08/2021 19:08

Hope you are coping OK. I was absolutely convinced my new puppy was going to die and it would all be my fault ! I am naturally anxious and have been so upset when we have lost cats previously. I fell totally in love with our puppy and was overwhelmed with panic. One year on and I am much more relaxed now. I still choose to walk him very early morning when I know I won't run into too many other people or animals and there isn't much traffic (but other family members take him out later) I nag my husband constantly about what not to feed him, am far too interested in his bowel movements. I just own the fact I am a natural born worrier and I love him too much. Just don't let it stop you enjoying your puppy.

bingohandjob · 01/08/2021 22:36

Seven months in and still crashing waves of worry that I'm not doing everything right for pup and that maybe we shouldn't have a dog but husband and I have taken to reminding each other when we're in a panic/guilt jag "he's been fed, he's been watered, he's been loved and fussed over, he's been exercised, he's been mentally simulated and played with, he's getting good sleep, he's comfy, he's safe - we're panicking too much" to remind each other we're doing the best we can!

WeRTheOnesWeHaveBeenWaitingFor · 02/08/2021 17:24

I felt so anxious! Much much more so than when I had children. I’m not sure why. I’m fine now Dpup is 9 months.

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