Let me preface that I love this dog, but I am so incredibly overwhelmed. I brought home my now 15 week old golden retriever puppy just over a month ago, and I’ve regretted that decision ever since. As far as puppies go she’s very good- picked up on commands and house training very quickly. Regardless, I find my life has turned into a cycle of working, cleaning, and tending to this puppy’s every need. I quite literally do not have time for ANYTHING I enjoy and I am beyond exhausted. I’ve asked for help from people around me, but that in itself usually causes more stress than anything else. My family offers to watch her for a day, but usually 6hrs in I get a call saying “I think there’s something wrong with her, she’s peeing everywhere!” Shortly followed by, “what time did you say you’re picking her up?”. My boyfriend has also offered to watch her, but I simply don’t trust him. He doesn’t watch her and just goes about doing his thing, paying no attention to her or what she’s getting into. EX: didn’t notice she’s shredding a toy and eating the stuffing, just lets her outside in his yard (fence has many holes) and doesn’t watch her. My friends are all upset I won’t go out to do anything, because on the 2 days I get off each week, I want nothing more than to sleep and clean my train wreck of a house (another thing, I’m very much clean freak and my house being gross and torn apart 24/7 truly puts me in distress..). I’ve voiced my concerns to everyone, but NOBODY HEARS ME. Everyone just blows me off and says it’ll be fine. Unfortunately it’s not fine, and I’m truly struggling mentally. I regret bringing her home every moment of every day and am starting to resent her for what she has turned my life into. Please tell me this gets better
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