We just got a gorgeous BC/Lab puppy . He has been great , what I read about them being smart is absolutely true. Within our first 15 minutes together (following Sophia Yin's book 7 Days to Perfect Puppy ) , he is already sitting every single time he wants something. Still working on Leave it but I'm sure he will get it.
But I have this constant fear of "What if we screw up and he outsmarts us / we can't provide what he needs regarding stimulation and he becomes a nightmare / etc. " This is not letting me enjoy the puppy as much out of fear.
He is doing well in his crate, the first night I had to sleep next to his crate, but he whined a bit with the door closed, yesterday my wife took the night shift and said he was a good boy. Whenever he needs a break either because he needs to calm down or sleep, he goes in his crate, but we keep it open throughout the day to let him get used to it without feeling trapped.
Potty training is also going OK , he has had a couple accidents, but they were absolutely our fault. With pee he already goes to the door when he feels it coming, with Poo we have had a couple accidents, but it was always when we were not paying attention.
I know , things are going well , but I feel like freaking out .
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