My pup is going on 7 months old. I am a first time dog owner, and overall i'm really enjoying having her around but the GUILT that i'm not doing enough for her is just relentless. I am finding it difficult to relax/self care, because i keep thinking "well i should be doing something with my dog if i have free time… not relaxing"
I WFH full time, so i'm always home with her. She typically goes on 1 or 2 walks per day (30-45 min each), I give her a chew or a snuffle mat to keep her occupied while i'm working. Of course some play time scattered throughout the day. She seems relaxed and content, not destructive, nor has too much energy.
But I cannot shake this overwhelming feeling of guilt that she needs more, which in turn is making me quite anxious and unable to enjoy any free time that I do have in my day. Can anyone else relate to this? How did you manage this mental struggle?
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