I have been doing a lot of research in preparation for a pup I am getting in 2 weeks (yay!) But the internet (this sub in particular) is honestly scaring me with how people portray puppyhood and its challenges.
A little background on me, I am 31, currently have cats and a parrot along with have had dogs in the past. Our last pup passed 2.5yrs ago at 15 years old and I am finally feeling ready to add another dog to our life. This will be my first experience raising a puppy though I have worked in vet hospitals and daycare in the past where I took care of pups.
I have watched a ton of videos and read up on puppy training, crating, potty training, biting, etc. I feel like I am prepared and knowledgeable but am terrified because of everyone crying that they've lost their life and their struggle with puppy blues.
Complaints are valid, babies are hard, but is it truly that horrible? So many do it and, not to be a complete ahole, but a bunch of normal morons raise puppies as well as those with knowledge and they turn out decent. I question if we have just changed, socially, to expect too much from our pets, and ourselves in our care for them.
Idk, I'm rambling but I am just so confused on why people seem to act like this is the worst thing ever. I raised and fostered a kitten from day 2 of life to 9 weeks and it was hard work but it was so rewarding and I would 100% do it again. I know puppies are, in general, more rambunctious, mouthy, and needy because of bathroom needs but it just doesn't seem like raising a baby is seen as rewarding but more of a hassle.
I would say my biggest concern is just how long it will be before I can leave the baby home alone. I work hybrid, and will be taking him to daycare on days I'm not home, but the fact that I may not be able to be gone for 4 hours for the next 6 months or more is a bit daunting.
Tell me, is it actually all doom and gloom?
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