But...do I want a dog?!

[Barezvizar]

2 weeks ago I brought home a rescue doggie on a foster to adopt scheme. The charity give you 4 weeks to see if it is a good match.

I've not owned a dog before, I have looked after many for friends/family though.

I work from home, I walk every day come rain or shine and I have other animals (chickens, ducks, goats) so I already have responsibility and a dog suits my lifestyle. I'm in the countryside.

I love this dog! He's awesome with the livestock, friendly, confident, just a gem. He has mild seperate anxiety and potty training is ongoing but I'm not put off, this is just time & patience.

BUT I find myself worrying I've made an awful choice!

I suddenly feel so limited, is this normal or have I made a mistake?

Awww. It's possibly going to be one step forward, two steps back, but he's in your heart now. As someone else said, get a behavioural vet or other specialist on board to give you advice on managing the behaviour.
Good luck with your new family member.