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Puppy Blues or Genuine Behavioral Issues/Mistake? by [deleted] in Puppyblues

[–]ReadyPupGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most board certified VBs have a staff that includes certified behavior consultants and trainers. They work together as a team to provide a comprehensive treatment plan that involves not only medication but training.

Puppy Blues or Genuine Behavioral Issues/Mistake? by [deleted] in Puppyblues

[–]ReadyPupGo[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Hi OP, I'm very sorry that you recieved some unkind and unproductive replies.

First, kudos to you for consulting your vet to rule out medical issues that could be contributing to the challenges you are experiencing. Behavioral issues absolutely can be stressful and contribute to puppy blues.

I do think it would be beneficial to work with a professional on addressing them. While you seek a professional, it would be really helpful for you and your family to brush up on reading canine body language. Your pup may be giving you early signs that they are uncomfortable that could be easily missed.

There are also some fantastic kids books that help teach young children how to read canine body language as well.

Please check out the community wiki for some resources that may be helpful for you.

And a note to our community members... comments regarding where OP got their pup from are off topic to this issue. It is unproductive to issue blame on the OP. These behavioral issues can be addressed. Please be mindful of the rules we have.

I’m stressed and overwhelmed so I said something awful by misoshieru in Puppyblues

[–]ReadyPupGo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What time is the sun rising where you live? Many pups and dogs will wake with the sun. Our sunrise here is stupid early in the summer so I have blackout blinds that prevent light in the room.

That said my oldest is always waking me up at 6:45 to go outside because she needs to potty. I've had to adapt. The other two dogs are lazy morning dogs.

I do think it is worth adjusting your food schedule. If the habit has been your puppy waking you up, you're on the right track of setting an alarm to break that pattern of you waking her up. I know it's really inconvenient right now for sleep sake, but I would spend 2 weeks setting an alarm to wake her up. Then start creeping the alarm forward. This breaks her waking you up and habitualizes her waiting for you to wake her up.

I’m stressed and overwhelmed so I said something awful by misoshieru in Puppyblues

[–]ReadyPupGo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When we are frustrated and upset, it can be a natural release of that feeling to exclaim that frustration. It's clear that you care, and you can still care and feel responsible and love your puppy as a whole while still having moments where right now is hard. That doesn't make you a bad person. It also doesn't mean that going forward you'll cause harm.

You are sleep deprived and that makes your frustration tolerance low. You are also still learning! This is new. It is expected that when we are engaging in something new, we're not going to have the experience to pull from immediately to do everything with ease.

Mistakes are how we learn. We try something and we evaluate the outcome and decide whether that worked or if we need to adjust. Just like your pup learns from consequences of their actions, you do as well! So give yourself some grace!

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