Puppy Regret Did I Pick the Wrong Dog
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- Do you have puppy regret or puppy blues? If you feel like you need a big dose of puppy help to overcome your new puppy depression, we can help. Get some great puppy blues advice, and learn how to overcome the puppy blues. It’s common to feel puppy overwhelm, and wonder if rehoming a puppy is a good idea. You might be wondering about the puppy blues and when does it get better. We can guide you using positive reinforcement puppy training and dog training. With some dedicated training to find the best puppy schedule, you’ll discover a new puppy in a short time. A good schedule can also help with puppy biting. Most people feel the blues at some point, and tell us it’s one of the things I wish I knew before getting a puppy. You might feel puppy guilt or dog mom guilt now that you know the truth about raising a puppy. Puppy parenthood can be challenging, especially if it’s filled with puppy crying, anxiety and stress. Get some great new puppy tips including how to get the best puppy exercise, how to pick a puppy, and what to do if you’re upset with new dog. Learn the reasons why you shouldn’t get a dog, and when it’s the right time to think about rehoming your dog. You’ll love our content on canine enrichment, what to do about a stubborn puppy, what to do when the puppy won’t listen, and how to deal with a bad dog who is destructive with chewing and digging. You’ll learn a lot from Michele Lennon and How to Train a Dream Dog.
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Thanks for watching! Remember, you're NOT alone if you're feeling this way. We're here to help ❤Let us know in the comments how you're feeling or if you're struggling.
Hi! This video is basically me. Did years of research on my breed, waited three years to find someone worth buying from and then buying supplies I researched as well while I counted down the days to bringing home puppy. You’d think I’m crazy but I actually took on two puppies at once… ON PURPOSE (despite the entire internet telling me not to, and yes I researched littermate syndrome lots.) I wanted to give up soooo many times. It took exactly three months before life became at least somewhat livable again. 90 days, please stick with them for 90 days. Puppies are SELFISH and it can be so hard for new puppy/new pet owners to wrap their head around. You feel like you give and give and give, but get virtually no effort from them in return. Then one day out of seemingly nowhere, you don’t have a potty accident, they don’t chew anything but their toys, don’t cry when you leave and they listen to you when you ask them to do something. There’s still tons of training to do but if someone had told that if I just stuck with it for 90 days, I’d have two pretty well behaved sister dachshunds who are handling the beginnings of puberty with only faint training backslide, I would not have believed you. The amount of times I was in tears is astronomical and getting frustrated seems far away as we enter their sixth month of life. I can’t wait for the next 90 days 🥰 And I just want to say give it more time and when you’re mad, take a break from puppy. Give them something to do or calmly crate them and give yourself chance to be upset. You’re allowed to be mad, just can’t be mad at them, be mad at yourself for expecting too much or trusting them too early. Management is key, and that’s crucial to YOUR behavior as well. And for most owners I have chatted with, one day it just clicked for pups and things started headed on the up and up. Give yourself grace and remember you got this!!
This is all great advice!!
My puppy is more a teenager now, a year and 7 months, but those puppy blues were real! No one talks about it but it does get better. Don’t give up! But if you do, do the right thing and help find them a good home.
We agree! Thanks for watching!
I didn't have puppy regret but definitely had moments of "what did I get myself into". First week was the hardest. I had a moment where i was in tears and had to ask myself, what am i doing wrong. Every week is an improvement and i reassess whats working, what's not and what else i need to do. These types of videos are refreshing. Its nice to know other people understand the frustration and every puppy is unique.
We are so happy it was helpful for you.
No, because I didn't get a puppy.
I wanted to adopt a dog between 2 and 4 years old. I ended up with a year and a half doggie, which is kind of young, but he didn't destroy things anymore, he was gentle to people, and knew how to walk with a leash. I found it through Facebook, he was at a foster home.
Everything turned out perfect. It's been 3 years since I brought him home.
My pup is 20 months old. She is so restless and reactive. We had a trainer and it helped but i cant help but miss a peaceful home. Even so, i dont want to give up ❤
We applaud you for not giving up! There's a lot of great resources that can help, or maybe consult another professional. Check out this video for some good tips: ua-cam.com/video/IguvtdPuSs4/v-deo.html
Did you by chance pick a working breed? Sounds like a couch potato I met once who bought an Aussie Shep mix. The “puppy energy” never left and their energies never matched. Be honest with yourself if you either need to step up to meet your dogs needs or rehome to a family the can. You shouldn’t be ashamed if you rehome either. You’d do the best thing for your dog by being honest.
I hear you about peaceful home. But those puppy eyes and snuggles you get ? My guy is eight months old and being a first time dog owner means ... 6am wake up, picking up poop while I'm telling myself -you paid for this... . But my guys waits patiently for me and to my luck isn't yappy. When you come home after a night out and your little guy jumps on your lap all excited -its all worth it !!!
We had a similar problem and went to the vet, who recommended we switch dog food as ours contained too much sugar (through corn in the food).
Your dog may still be in puberty, and it’s hard!
Kudos to you for hanging in there and loving your dog, hopefully it will get better!
I definitely had puppy regrets and it started with I picked the wrong one. I wish the breeder was there to answer my questions but they went on vacation and left their daughter to finalize things. It was ruff for the first two years, but she's a gem though I had different expectations, starting with her size!
We are so happy she's doing well for you now!
Thanks for sharing these tips Michelle so hopefully others will have more success than I did, and realize they are not alone and it is hard. Although I’ve had multiple dogs in my life, I had to give up and return the puppy I had a few weeks ago. It was just all too much and exhausting and so restrictive. I just realized that although I would love the companionship again, all that is necessary for a new puppy just weren’t things that I wanted to spend my time doing. Perhaps in the future I’ll reconsider a dog but right now I’m so grateful to have my calm home back and good nights sleep.
It sounds like you are at peace with your decision and it's great that you did the best thing for you and your puppy. Maybe at another time in life it might work out for you. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the information
Thanks for watching!
I have been struggling so badly. We have a dog from the pound that was a stray. She is 53 pounds of muscle and hyper. We adopted her because we suddenly had to put down our poodle. I’ve been in tears though. A LOT. Every other day is a struggle. She was great for like 2 months and now she’s crazy. Biting, jumping, temper tantrums. I try to look at it like she might not have had a puppy experience before. When she rolls around and kicks her legs in the air or mouths the leash it’s like she’s a baby. It’s hard though because she is SO strong and forceful sometimes. It’s really hard to find the balance of rest and play for her, and to work on fine tuning our schedule so that we have flexibility. Some days I’m so focused on working with her that I hardly eat or sleep.
She gets up and eats at 8am and then wants to sleep til like 11am. From that point til her crate time at 2ish, she is nuts. Then in the evening she’s great. 🤦♀️ I can’t figure things out.
We are so sorry to hear you are struggling. If you'd like some help, we'd be happy to guide you as part of the PRO level of our online course. We can help you figure out a good schedule that can help with some of those behaviors, and help you understand her better. Check out the course here: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
I have a Great Dane Pit Bull mix in a one bedroom. It's so important for your dog to get proper exercise. Take advantage of the inside time to play brain games. I really thought I was gonna have to get rid of her. But, I found some great tools to manage her. The neighbors love her, they know her barks and what they mean. I wouldn't recommend having a large dog in a small apartment. Thankfully we will be moving to the county again soon. I can't wait to see how much more potential she can experience. 😊😊😊
It's great that you are loading up on the mental exercise! She'll enjoy the country, but those brain games will always be an excellent part of her day! We are so glad you found your way through the Puppy Blues.
I love you, thank you
You're welcome!
Hi Michelle and everyone! I hope you are doing well. I had the same feelings. When my pup came home, it was a birthday surprise. She was three weeks old, and well, it was crazy. Getting into everything, watering the floors, upsetting the balance in the house with my other rescues. I wanted to give up, but then I found your videos and realized I was trying to treat the puppy as an adult. She isn't an adult. I started crate training her, moved my dining room into the office, and converted the dining room to Tommi's pen-den area. Put artificial grass outside, more puppy fencing, and a tent with screens. Let her go in and out of the house when she wants. She quickly learned to go potty outside. Around 6 weeks I started taking water away at 8 PM. She would have an accident overnight, then took it at 7:45 PM, still an accident, and finally found the sweet spot at 7:30 PM with no water. She had no accidents. Since it has been hot, I've left water until 10 PM and closed the patio door at midnight for me to sleep until 6 AM. She had no accidents at three months. All-in-all I had to accept the fact that she isn't an adult, and doesn't know what to do. I've been using various games from your channel from 7 to 7:30 AM, 12:30 to 1 PM, then 7 to 7:30 PM. From 7:30 AM/PM to 8 AM/PM is free time to interact with the other pups. I noticed when she started getting nippy, it was time to hug her and kiss on the forehead, turn on relaxing spa music with the sounds of rain, help her into her den, close the first gate, go out to the patio area, pick up any toys or presents that may be out there. Rinse it down with Kennelsol, close up the patio area for the night, take out the trash, and wash her water bowl and dishes. Place the hard toys in a sanitizer bucket, swap out the soft toys, and place the dirty ones in a garment bag to wash. Mop the living room and kitchen with Kennelsol as well. I found the schedule brought order to the chaos of a puppy. Felix and Codi have adapted to her, and she is adapting to the house schedule and what is expected. She does have an accident from time to time, like when someone new visits, she will have an excited pee. I clean it up without saying anything and move on. I found the more I just clean up and not react the less she will do something. For example, the more I try to keep her away from the food container, the more she wants to go there. I leave her alone she sniffs it and walks away. Now, I can't imagine my house without her, the excitement and caution of a puppy.
It sounds like you've got a great system going! We are so happy you've found our videos helpful. Thanks for watching!
@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thank you! I've also been training all of the from running to the door to greet the UPS/FedEx/MailMan. They love them cuz they get their treat subscription, toys, and treats orders. Barriers work and have begun to learn that there is one always there. Glad I don't get food delivery and have to train them. I've also trained them that food comes from either their bowls, plates, toys, or my hand, has made it easier to keep them from begging in public, eating street treats, or taking food from others.
I recently got a puppy and she is like winning the puppy lottery (one accident in a month/does overnight in her crate like a champ) but… struggling with my mental health and thought a pup would help for companionship and getting out more .. but she just feels like a chore, even though I have enlisted help and I could enlist more help but to what end. She has been spoiled and we have worked on training but physically / mentally I am feeling worse every day but SHE isn’t the problem and like I said I won puppy lottery with her so I don’t know what to do .. (it’s been a month, and she is four months now)
We are so sorry to hear you are struggling. A four month old puppy is very young and it's very possible to teach her some new things to help her adjust to your world in a better way. We would be happy to help you if you'd like to enroll in the PRO level. Sometimes it takes awhile to find the right professional to help you both. But if you think it's not the right time to have a dog, the end of that video will give you our tips to determine that. Just do what's best for you and for the dog! You are not alone!
I had the worst puppy blues when my dog was 4 months. I made a deal with my partner to give it 3 more months and was planning on giving her back to the breeder.
Now at 10 months it’s like night and day. She’s so easy to handle. She’s less needy, less destructive and less chaotic. I have a lot more independence now and feel like she’s a companion.
I hope things get better for you soon. ❤️ you’re doing a great job.
The line “feels like a chore” is SO relatable. My two girls are JUST about to hit 6 months and I promise you they are the best dogs I’ve ever had and I still felt like that. But one day they just ‘got it’ out of nowhere. Stick with her and she will begin to feel less like a chore as she becomes more self-sustaining. I know mine did. Have faith!!
I'm struggling with my 11 week old puppy biting me. Whenever i redirect her, time out etc she settles briefly then comes back biting worse, like revenge biting for disciplining her. No matter how many times I teach her its inappropriate. She likes to run at me and frenzy bite. 😔 I lost my old 11 year old lab in April and she was never this bad as a puppy.
When the dog isn't responding to redirection it usually means that she is overtired or overstimulated and needs either a nap or a different activity. If she's not getting about 18 hours of sleep, you'll see more of this behavior and less learning. Check out this video for more great tips on biting: ua-cam.com/video/FBI5xOSDQMs/v-deo.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog She is definitely getting enough sleep I keep a diary and she is getting on average 20 hours. She seems to think biting me is a game and will charge at me then frenzy bite. Anything I redirect her with she just drops it straight away and back to biting. I know she isn't over stimulated as it can happen at any time of the day. Even when she has just woken from a nap 🤷🏼♀️. No matter the activity I do. In the middle of training, teaching her to settle and relax on her bed, she will stop her snuffle mat and charge and do it, taking her calmly to the toilet without distractions etc she will try too 😔.
You will find some great info in this mini course on biting: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-biting-mini-course
Hello, love your channel…i have a puppy, today is the 10 day with her but im with puppy blues, she pees and pees, cant put pee pads becouse she eat them and is so frustrating, i have to pick up her in put her in the grass…i just lost part of my life, but i have hope
You can get through this! You can start with getting rid of the pee pads, they won't help you with your goal of teaching your dog to pee outside. If you haven't seen it yet, this free digital kit will be a huge help with potty training! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com
@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank so much im gonna see your classes ❤️
I decided to return him but i am cry
Crying*
We know how hard it is to make that tough decision but we applaud you for doing what's best for your puppy. There will likely be a different time in your life where a puppy is the right choice. Sending you comfort!
Let me tell you a little bit about my situation I've had to your keys and just passed away at sixteen and fifteen years we got these two and they were females about a year apart these are the babies are passed away we have two more Yorkie puppy females we got them at 10 weeks they are now 15 weeks now we tried putting them in individual Crepes next to each other across the room they want eight you know what I don't know if this is normal or not but we got any pain that is 5 by 5 you may not believe this but they have had no pee accidents and only one poop accident any advice you could give us on these guys will greatly be appreciated they seem to be like to be together a lot we're having problems with the separations issues we started taking one of them to separate them for approximately about an hour any suggestions would greatly be appreciated
Littermates need some extra care to ensure they build a healthy relationship apart from each other. Here's a good video to get you started! ua-cam.com/video/p_RDIS9yoVo/v-deo.html
We got two mini dachshund sisters. Bought two crates and never used both. They love to sleep together and AT FIRST we could NOT separate them, even with a gate where they could see each other. Now, as they hit six months old, they go to opposite ends of the dog park and don’t mind being in completely different rooms for naps and training. Give them time, puberty will help with independence.
We do not recommend having two dogs in the crate, ever. It's fine until it's not fine and it's important to keep them safe.
@@HowToTrainADreamDog you are 100% right. I should’ve specified that we took the door off of the crate and use it more as a “sleeping den” now. We use Ex-Pens to contain the girls, and if need be separate them.
@@TheMessCalledJess thank you
If we nipped potty accidents both pee and poo in the house, I would he such a happy camper!!
Potty accidents are so annoying! Have you checked out our free kit? It's got some amazing advice on potty training: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com
Can you post videos on K9 body language that will show us how to interpret also show us canine sign language that will show us how to use the 🛑 like you see at the crosswalk the hand the Native American"how" the talk to the hand because the face ain't listening I hope you know what I mean sign that makes the dog stop it works if you're walking your dog and another dog comes out because it's wandering around you put your hand up like you see at the crosswalk ain't tell that dog to stop and also tell it know if it isn't crazy as will stop and your dog doesn't have to get into another fight or get attacked there is universal sign language for dogs but I don't know it completely but if you teach your 🐶 sit there is a sweeping motion that you can do to make your dog lay down I learned that for my I wish I knew all the universal sign language that I could use because dogs really know how to know what you're doing if you do those universal things but I also want to learn normal training too
You can choose whatever hand signal you like. You just have to teach it in a way to "pair" the signal with the behavior. We can help you with that as part of our online course! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/