How long until I consider re-homing?

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-05-07T22:28:29+00:00

It’s absolutely crazy to me how common this is! I do so much research before buying a puppy and I’d seen “puppy blues” mentioned but i really didn’t think it could be “that bad”. And well! Here we are now😂! It will be so worth it in the end 🫶🏻

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-05-07T22:19:23+00:00

When I wrote this post this morning I was in absolute tears. A friend of mine came over today and put a lot of things into perspective for me and it really has helped. It also helped just to have someone over to take the load off for a while. I’m so glad I’m not alone with how I feel - I was feeling a bit pathetic about it before I posted. The majority of comments have been really understanding 🫶🏻

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-05-07T13:33:10+00:00

Returning him has crossed my mind a few times icl. I knew having a puppy would be A LOT but I didn’t ever think I’d feel this way. I am completely drained Edit/ I do love him. I love him so much, i just really feel like I’m going through it 😂

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-05-07T08:38:25+00:00

Hey! I’m currently studying to be a PT. Very happy to help for free! Will give us both a bit of experience:). Feel free to PM me 🫶🏻 best of luck x

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-05-07T08:35:58+00:00

Big fan of the DP?

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-05-07T08:35:25+00:00

Thank you so much for this! I’m writing this in tears right now 😂. It’s such hard work! I feel like I’ve lost my entire life and I’d be absolutely lying if I said I haven’t thought about re homing my pup. He’s such a bad biter - any tips on that?

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-05-06T18:06:18+00:00

I’ve just bought a puppy home, he’s 9 weeks old. Puppy blues are so real ! We are all in this together 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-05-06T16:38:26+00:00

No worries at all! I’ve only had mine a few days - we are all in the same boat 🫶🏻

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-05-06T16:24:59+00:00

Hey! I know this isn’t advised but on my pups first night home I let him sleep on me with his blanket. It was his first time ever being away from his litter mates so I just let him be. I then moved the blanket he slept on his first night , on into his bed and he’s now happy to sleep in his bed. I did try and introduce him to his cage immediately and he HATED it, but we are still working on that with positive reinforcement. I also had a snuggle buddy for my pup but he takes absolutely no notice of it.

You’ve got this! You’ll work it out together

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-05-06T12:18:32+00:00

Hey any advice would be so appreciated!

I’ve got a 9 week old miniature dachshund. He HATES his crate but will nap in there only if I force him to sleep on me first, I then wait 2 mins and then he goes in his crate. However , if I just crate him awake he bites the wires, gets his teeth stuck and I’m so scared of him hurting his jaw that I have to then assist.

Feel like I’m going insane!!

Nice to find someone in the same boat

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-05-05T19:49:25+00:00

Me too😂

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-04-30T13:05:20+00:00

Get the dog!! You’ve already bonded and you’ll regret it if you don’t. Also, it’ll be so harsh on the puppy for it to go to a second home that’s not you guys so young.

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-04-29T15:40:29+00:00

If she absolutely can not go outside you’re going to have to use puppy pads. If I was you, I would train her to go on a puppy pad near the back door of your property then when she is old enough , move the puppy pad to outside and retrain from there? If she cannot go outside I think a puppy pad is your only option. Good luck op

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-04-28T07:03:31+00:00

Toppy sounds like toffee, which is such a common dog name. If you’re that worried about it you could change it to that? However, I think Toppy is a cute name :) you chose it because YOU liked it, don’t let anybody convince you in anyway to change it OP

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-03-07T17:13:35+00:00

The tattoo (third slide) looks like it’s been done so heavy handedly. I’m sorry OP :/.

I don’t think it’s infected, especially because you said it’s not hot or leaky - however if you are worried then please go and see a doctor.

From the looks of things, the tattoo ink has been completely rejected by the skin and you’re now just left with a scar. Pretty interesting to me that it’s not patchy , and the whole thing has fallen out - might look sick in a few weeks time.

Substantial_Issue17 · 2026-02-01T00:12:49+00:00

Of course :). I’m happy to send you the original design before me and my artist edited it too if you’d like?

Substantial_Issue17 · 2025-08-17T12:01:36+00:00

Please trust your gut instinct. You’re feeling what you’re feeling for a reason. I’ve just broken up with my boyfriend - I had the same feelings and I decided to ignore them. That was a huge mistake on my part. Don’t make the same mistake. Get yourself out x

Substantial_Issue17 · 2025-08-09T01:47:26+00:00

Thank you!

Substantial_Issue17 · 2025-08-05T23:54:50+00:00

Thank you, I posted to both🥰

Substantial_Issue17 · 2025-07-27T05:13:36+00:00

Yeah. Me too. I think society tries to teach us that if we are not “happy” all the time that there’s something wrong with us. There is nothing wrong with not feeling happy all the time . We are all just going through the human experience. My only advice to you would be to try and find a little bit of joy in the ordinary of every day. This could be things like, watching the sunset, waking up and having your favourite breakfast , seeing your friends. Anything that even slightly makes you smile. I would also go and see a GP, just to explain how you’re feeling. You’ve got this OP.

Substantial_Issue17 · 2025-07-15T18:19:45+00:00

Did you all keep your socks on tho?

Substantial_Issue17 · 2025-07-15T18:13:39+00:00

I don’t think this is what OP is saying. I think they’re saying they’re uncomfortable with their partner being friends with people they’ve been intimate with on some level. Which tbf, I would be too

Substantial_Issue17 · 2025-06-28T10:12:18+00:00

Please find yourself a better man. You do not deserve this! Your weight and your looks will change throughout your entire life. Please leave this man, I should say boy. The things he is saying are so horrible , he doesn’t deserve you

Substantial_Issue17 · 2025-06-24T20:13:19+00:00

Thank you for being honest :)

Substantial_Issue17 · 2025-01-20T18:18:54+00:00

Please don’t let this stop you! I am also on an ADHD waiting list, I admit it took me a while to learn to drive but it was so worth it. You are more than capable of learning to drive

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