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Hi all. First time poster here. For context I am 27 weeks pregnant and my husband dream was a black German shepherd. So we got a 13 week handsome boy and named him Severus.

Here’s the problem, we already have a German shepherd, he is my soul dog. But I am so exhausted, the puppy is stressing me out to the point I’m having panic attacks. Hes such an intelligent smart boy but tonight he’s already showing resource guarding and we train him 3 times a day, and walk/ sniff for an hour. We take good care of our babies. But im stuck in such a dark place I can’t even imagine doing this anymore. I also got a call that im higher risk pregnancy and need transfusions.

My husband said we can rehome him but I feel a gut wrenching sadness to think I would do that to this baby. But I’m so anxious all the time to make sure he’s okay & entertained and my 8 year old is safe and happy.

I don’t know what to do, I just keep crying feeling like a complete failure. If I re home am I a horrible person? I feel like the worst dog owner especially to German shepherds.

Thanks for anyone and every who comments even if it’s to scold me

Hi, we’re a newly married couple planning to get a puppy soon. My partner works from home and I wfh 3 days a week, so day to day would not be an issue.

My only concern is we’re young and we both love travelling a lot! Where do you leave puppies in that sitch and for how long? We also want to plan out our honeymoon in the next 8/9 months. I really want a puppy but the freedom bit is stopping me.

We don’t have any family or reliable friends in our city. I have heard of dog accommodations but not sure if they are reliable?!

Edit: I’m based in Melbourne, Australia

I have just come through my puppy having a minor bacteria infection that led to very little sleep and many accidents

He is now heaps better but I seem to have picked up the same bacteria and I am now unwell

I get vertigo when I am sitting or standing, am incredibly nauseous and struggling to stay awake, but puppy is back to normal and still needs his play and training and toilet breaks. He is now 11 weeks old (Doberman)

I am on my own and have no one to help me with him when I am unwell (people I would normally ask for help are all away for the long weekend where I am).

Im going on 9 months now with no humping. am i happy? yes. should i be concerned? no idea.