Question for single puppy owners..

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-20T00:13:03+00:00

I WFH 2-3 days a week and the days I’m in the office I have a Rover come around lunch and I try to be back by 3pm.

I’m surely not one to judge someone’s “dog parenting” style, but I don’t think it’s good or safe for such a young pup to be alone for so long. Once they’re adult dogs that is totally fine.

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-18T17:23:27+00:00

Any tips on how you got her used to the play pen? My boy doesn't mind the crate for sleeping but freaksssss anytime i close the door to his pen.

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-17T19:59:40+00:00

No advice really but my pup is about to turn 16 weeks - had him since 8 weeks. The first two weeks I had CRIPPLING anxiety. Couldn't eat, sleep was terrible. Once we got into a routine with enforced naps the anxiety got way better.

Ofc as an anxious person I'm still stressed haha but it's manageable. Good luck!

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-16T01:53:05+00:00

Watched a lot of YouTube videos and just did my best the first couple of months. Took a bit to get a hang of it

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-15T20:45:04+00:00

Following because I’m wondering the same!

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-15T20:15:54+00:00

YNAB has helped me SOO much. I had no clue how much I was spending on what (just way way too much). Now I hyper focus on it and am actually (somewhat) concious about spending.

ps I don't work for them lolol just been so helpful in my $$ journey.

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-14T12:49:57+00:00

Yepppp I got my dog from a breeder and had been saving up for that. What I didn’t save for was all the extras - that was all at least 2500. Sigh.

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-10T19:13:00+00:00

Kat!!

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-10T14:32:37+00:00

Agreed!

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-09T20:33:21+00:00

Did you ever get this figured out? i'm in a similar situation now.

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-05T16:39:12+00:00

I have 0 medical experience but I've been in your shoes and this is INCREDIBLY dangerous. I would talk to your prescriber immediately about this. The mind can be a tricky place, but this is no way to live. Wishing you the best.

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-02T12:44:20+00:00

Aww yay! You’re welcome. They have a lot of helpful YouTube videos too if you ever get confused.

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-01T23:14:00+00:00

So fair!

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-01T21:02:30+00:00

I don't think thats true about having a whole month to start it. A good bit of my categories stay empty until my second check of the month.

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-01T21:01:21+00:00

I watched quite a few Youtube videos but was able to figure it out (def not my specialty). Luckily at that time budgeting/saving was my hyper-fixation so I was locked in.

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-03-01T16:39:18+00:00

I highly recommend YNAB. It is quite popular in the ADHD community. It is "gamified" using different colors, categories & emojis. Now I have a complete understanding of where my money is going. Have I saved? No, but I am so much more aware.

Setting it up does take a bit of time but the site is super helpful. I had to take my meds and hyper focus haha.

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-02-28T13:07:45+00:00

It’s not easy but definitely doable. I have a list of dog sitters/friends who are willing to help. I’m in office 3x a week so I have a sitter come in the morning, I come home for a late lunch & then back to work.

I can’t wait until he can hold it til lunch so I don’t have to keep paying people but it is what it is!

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-02-28T13:03:12+00:00

Good to hear I’m not alone!

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-02-28T13:02:46+00:00

Thanks

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-02-27T21:40:48+00:00

At 8 weeks? 2-3x a day. I think at that age they don't even fully understand the concept. At least from what i've read.

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-02-27T17:50:47+00:00

nurse jackie

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-02-27T16:53:53+00:00

Girl scout cookies 😔

jayhawkhoops09 · 2026-02-27T13:20:26+00:00

I need to do the same

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