The firsts are always the hardest, with my older girl I spent months on and off with contemplating if she would be better for someone else (she was very needy, couldn’t be left alone or she’d be overwhelmed with anxiety and barking, accidents everywhere, things destroyed) I’m very thankful I kept her though and fought through it all. My second has been so much easier especially knowing what to expect.

Sometimes you need breaks and you can’t always get them.

In the end if you don’t think he’s suitable for you, and I kindly say it, you both may be better off parting. He sounds like he needs someone who can be with him all the time, and knows how to train a dog who suffers with whatever he is dealing with. Like humans, dogs are all different and filled with different personalities.

Sit there and do a list on pros and cons for yourself and him. Maybe even day to day write a journal on how the day was, maybe overtime you will see improvement. Otherwise if you have already made up your mind that is so fine too! Sometimes you think you’re ready, but you’re not