I know people say it gets easier but when. I feel like it's been nothing but a struggle since the day he came home..
My whole day is just managing him. I spent 2 months crate training to no avail. He is chronically overaroused. Humping. Biting at my clothes. Nothing works. I've tried licki mats, snuffle mats, longer walls, sniffaris, kongs, puzzles, training.
If he doesn't have my constant attention the while time he's awake he's barking. If he's not eating or chewing something he's barking.
He's started resource guarding after I've had to stop him being in danger of eating something.
My house is filthy. The only time I get free is spent cleaning. He can't be left alone for more than a few minutes without barking.
I dread every day.
The only time I can relax is when he's sleeping. But even then I'm confined to the one part of my house because he can't sleep if I'm not there.
I feel like I've completely failed even though I've tried to follow all the guidance.
He's spent a few mornings a week in daycare and I can only attribute this awful behaviour to that and being constantly over stimulated but even quiet days at home it feels like he's constantly frustrated or upset.
What am I doing wrong. This can't be normal. My work is suffering, I can't even cook a hot meal without him demand barking the whole time.
I really try so hard to remain patient and leave the room. Ignore his demands and give him enough walks and enrichment.
Is this a breed thing. A me thing. A him thing?
I have a behaviouralist appointment next week. I feel so burnt out. I refuse to give up on him. I just pray it gets better.
Has anyone else been through this?
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