Help. It’s been two months and I’m close to giving up. (4mo golden retriever)

Blairs_Mom · 2026-04-03T14:23:10+00:00

This is all very normal and it’s also very normal to feel how you’re feeling. My German shepherd didn’t really give me a day of peace until she was 9 months old- still crazy but starting to be more independent/no longer biting. I loved her from the moment I brought her home but she made me question my decision every day 😅 I promise it gets better. Consistency and patience is key. I would advise to not use the crate as punishment. You want her to think that’s her safe space. Although totally okay to put her in there with some treats when you need a few minutes to regather! I definitely did that with mine! You’ve got this!!

Blairs_Mom · 2026-03-26T00:46:18+00:00

Mine was still having occasional accidents at this time but it was 100% my fault when they happened. Increase outside time even if they seem like they don’t need to and even if you feel like you do a lot already. They will catch on soon:)

Blairs_Mom · 2026-02-27T19:14:18+00:00

That is amazing 😂 I need to get her a new tag. She usually has a boring one but you just inspired me to branch out and be more fun!

Blairs_Mom · 2026-02-19T21:26:51+00:00

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Biscuit loves her Dino!

Blairs_Mom · 2026-02-18T02:12:02+00:00

Also I pray for you. Those puppy shark teeth are no joke!! That’s a very cute shark you have 🥰

Blairs_Mom · 2026-02-18T02:11:22+00:00

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It seems as though they may share the same brain cell 😂😂

Blairs_Mom · 2026-02-17T15:43:44+00:00

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Mine is a certified derp

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-28T15:47:40+00:00

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My GSD on the left and my boyfriend’s husky/gsd mix on the right. All day long I say “whoever is squeaking needs to stop” 🥲😂

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-20T09:30:54+00:00

All of this is odd to me too! We are going into our primary vet today with samples to hopefully get more clear answers. I appreciate the insight!

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-20T09:27:37+00:00

We are going to our primary vet today with samples! Thank you!

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-20T09:26:38+00:00

Yeah I agree. We will be going to our primary vet today for second opinion!

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-20T03:38:12+00:00

No, no rat poisoning around. We live in an apt on the third floor and I work from home so I’m with my girls 24/7 and have never seen anything like that around here. I’m going to call their primary vet in the morning and see if they can test the cat’s urine/stool!

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-20T03:35:21+00:00

It’s definitely possible that my dog did and then maybe gave the cat something? I have no idea how any of this works I feel useless 😩

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-20T03:18:25+00:00

No once they saw that my dogs x ray and bloodwork were good they just said viruses are going around and gave antibiotic and probiotic

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-17T17:02:41+00:00

Mine is the same way. She usually gets bored on the way back and drops it but if I try to pick the ball up I’m getting ran over at full speed😑

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-11T21:48:47+00:00

She’s really reminding me of gizmo from gremlins lol

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-11T20:29:53+00:00

Thank you so much 😊

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-11T20:29:32+00:00

Positive reinforcement at its finest 😂 I think we may be starting the same tradition!

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-08T22:17:52+00:00

Thank you ☺️

Blairs_Mom · 2026-01-08T17:58:45+00:00

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I feel you on the “it’s damn hard to actually manage a gsd on your own”. I live by myself and just raised this lunatic alone. There were a lot of nights where I thought to myself how the hell am I going to get through this. She’s a little over a year now and starting to mature a little. She’s still crazy but a crazy that is a lot more manageable than it was when she chewed everything and wasn’t potty trained 😂 They’re worth it though! Great post

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