I don't like my puppy

[Cait73]

And I hate myself - she's taken over my life I know puppies do (okay I forgot it's been 12 years) and she's a dear little thing but the biting, chewing, training, eating schedule and endless trips to the garden just to come in and find a poo on the rug

I'm exhausted all the time - I don't feel like I love her is this normal? I'm really hoping someone will tell me it's too soon I've only had her 5 weeks and the love will grow?

All I remember is I loved my last dog from the second he arrived and I didn't even care how much work he was, I loved every inch of him every second of the day

Why don't I feel like that??

It's puppy blues and they are normal. You were used to your last dog being a well-trained adult so now it's a big adjustment to go back to looking after an untrained pup. Once you are over the settling in phase you will grow to love her.

I didn't particularly like mine let alone love him and I had waited over 20 years to finally have a dog of my own.

He is now a very spoilt and much loved companion who is sprawled on my bed. I would say it wasn't until his adult personality showed that I fell in love with him.

Oh absolutely normal, I hated my puppy at times, tbh he was much fiestier and oppositional than most other puppies (terrier). I felt as though I had made a terrible mistake, but 2 years down the line he became a great dog who I still really miss 💔

Yes its normal, weve got a 5 month old and hes now stopped the biting and chewing and is toilet trained....however hes now barking at dogs and trying to chasing traffic....i have a love hate relationship with him right now and cant wait for him to get past the puppy / teenage year!!

Well thank god it's not just me! Everyone thinks she's the cutest thing ever but they don't have to live with her

I consider myself a fairly bright sensible human being and thought I'd thought of everything so all this is a bit of a shock

My 2 year old starts preschool next week so I'm going to concentrate on getting toilet training sorted, that'll really help

And I've got to get her off my bed - it's the only way she sleeps 10pm to 7am no toilet breaks or accidents but I don't sleep well with her on my head I mean bed

Normal I hope! I've got a 12 week old Border Terrier and he's beautiful he really is but boy bloody hard work. I'm shattered!

My last dog who died a few months ago I really don't remember being as hard. He's on the go 24/7 and I've needed eyes in my arse. However I can see little improvements as time goes on so I must be doing something right. When he's sleepy he's adorable 😂. I love him a bit bit not the deep love I had for my last dog....yet.

Normal. Everyone goes through this stage I think where they regret getting them but it passes. It's like labour. Once it's over, you forget how bad it is until the next time.

Very normal! Join the puppy survival threads - it's like an online toddler group but nicer

Mine are in their teenage years now so lots of naughty step and mum stares - positive no shits or piss in the house.

Best tip I received was not to give them the run of the house for a very long time - contains the accidents and destruction!

Absolutely normal. Would have handed ours back in a second in the first 3 weeks and with a slight pause up to about 6 months. She’s 2 now, snoring on the end of the bed and adorable and completely part of the family now.

Frozen carrots, snuffle mats, treats in egg boxes, treats in newspaper in a box, yoghurt pots frozen she can lick out…all help mentallly tire them.

And I think they just get toilet trading about 6 months.

Unfortunately quite normal

Yeah puppies are shit heads. Don’t worry the love will come

What, no photo?!

As pp said, join the puppy survival threads, you’ll feel better

Peggy....

She's adorable OP!

@Stroller15 to look at yes

Great name, OP. Bloody great name.

Oh wow, she's a cutey. It's funny how deceptive looks can be isn't it? 😂😂😂. Mine is the same, cute as anything but drives me insane

I had to badger DH for nearly 3 years to get our 2nd dog. I can honestly say that her 1st 3 months with us nearly killed me.

She's now 2 and I can't tell you how much I love her. She's got the sweetest soul, and has legs like Bambi still...... and still has no idea how her brakes work when she's running.......

I said to my DC that they are allowed to section me if I ever consider another puppy.

It’s mind boggling just what a horror a tiny puppy can be, but they are relentless biting chewing monsters.

I hated one of mine as a puppy, he’s turned into a lovely dog when he grew out of his needle teeth.

okay I forgot it's been 12 years

I think the clue is here. You've had 12 years of getting used to having a dog. Then you get a new dog, and BOOOOM!! All your expectations explode!!

You and Peggy will settle down, don't worry. The two of you will look back on this and laugh... 'Hey Peggy, remember when you were a baby and you were a RIGHT ROYAL PAIN IN MY ASS??!'

@Postdatedpandemic That picture cracked me up! Thank you for posting it, I'll be giggling in my sleep tonight!

@Cait73 Peggy is gorgeous! Stick with it... you'll both get through this. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.... apparently!

I really disliked our pup for a long time, at least the first 14 months, massive regrets. He was just an absolute arsehole. I dont know when it changed but he's 2 now and I honestly couldn't be without him, he's my little buddy. Still an arsehole at times but a loveable one!

BrilloPaddy

I said to my DC that they are allowed to section me if I ever consider another puppy I've said the same, never ever again. Unfortunately though I think its like giving birth, you eventually forget the pain!