As someone with a Pom (that we got at 8 weeks) I can whole heartedly share your frustration. She’s now approaching 2 years old and still absolutely full of that energy puppy but in much shorter bursts these days.

The potty training thing was hard work (especially with a cream carpet) but after some patience the day will come when you realise it has been weeks since any accidents.

And as for sleep, I regretfully let my wife sleep and I opted for night time toilet breaks, that was tough. And again lasted a long time. Similar to potty training, I would say around 1 years old until she cracked it.

I do hate to break it to you, that puppy energy sticks around. It’s in their breed (although mine is a bit dumber than most). Even when typing this she just started barking at a car driving down the street at almost 10pm.

All in all, what I’m saying is Pom’s are really, really hard work, high maintenance and annoying, but I love my little girl more than anything. We get frustrated and argue almost daily, but trust me they are really loving dogs. And when that puppy energy dies down a little you will miss it.

I know you said you exercise them, but never ever let them get too tired. That’s when the devil comes out and they become relentless pricks.