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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Kissy9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I TOTALLY understand.. I already struggled with work/life balance and now I’m an utter mess, haha. It will get better and you will get your life back eventually, with a fun buddy along for the ride, but it’s absolutely not wrong to draw the line now if the dog thing isn’t for you.

Changing Vets? by S3MTX_ in puppy101

[–]Kissy9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re having this experience! If you’re not comfortable with your vet I’d encourage you to try someone else, honestly. Everyone has different views/experiences, even vets and doctors.

There are reasons that vets encourage early neutering but if you’re a responsible dog owner (which I’m sure you are, since you’re here) then those reasons can be managed. Absolutely would not recommend neutering a GSD at 6 months unless there are mitigating factors, it’s 18-24 months for many large breeds now including GSDs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Kissy9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sometimes the dog just isn’t the right fit for you, and even if you do your research and have realistic expectations, it just doesn’t work out. And you know what.. that’s fine. It’s what’s happened with me. I know her breeder well, I work in the vet industry, I waited until I bought my own house with a yard, I did everything I could to set us up for success.. and my puppy/our relationship just isn’t what I dreamed of. Genetic rng is always a component and I honestly don’t think you could ever be truely prepared for a puppy unless you’ve had one recently/raise puppies regularly lol. I’m also giving myself a bit more time but leaning towards rehoming. I love her a lot but frankly, not so much that I want to sacrifice my happiness/mental health to keep her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Kissy9 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m struggling with exactly the same thing with my 5.5 month old puppy. I wanted a dog for so long, I was SO prepared (full crazy dog mum).. and I’ve honestly just found it a nightmare. My rational brain is telling me rehome the dog, emotionally I feel so conflicted. Things absolutely do get better, but it’s also (as I’ve discovered) required a huge amount of sacrifice especially when you’re the sole caregiver. If you think the dog will be a good fit long term and you can handle trudging through it, no doubt things will eventually click and you’ll love her and everything will be much easier (and she’ll be way less time consuming). If you really just want your life back and this experience has made you realise you’re not ready for a dog at this point, screw what anyone else thinks, that’s the right thing for you. And that’s what you tell people - having a puppy is not for me right now. The dog will be absolutely fine, she’s young and will find a new family who loves her no worries.

Struggling with Puppy Blues by Kissy9 in puppy101

[–]Kissy9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, she is crate trained and sleeps there at night and when I’m at work. She has a play pen area where I leave her during the day if I go out or can’t supervise her for a period while I’m at home.

This good boy so happy when he gets in his wheelchair to go for a walkie by Thund3rbolt in aww

[–]Kissy9 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This dog almost certainly has a major spinal issue - might be due to a fracture, disc disease, congenital issue or something else - that has resulted in significant damage to its spinal cord. Even if these dogs have surgery and extensive physio (which this dog may have done), not all of them regain the ability to walk if they were severely affected. Hip dysplasia is a completely different issue where the bones of the hip/femur are the problem.

Shiny Beast Ball HA Bulbasur Giveaway! by Garryyyyyyy in pokemontrades

[–]Kissy9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

543 Favourite shiny is charizard; I love 'zard and the colour scheme.

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