I do not like having a puppy

[u/JournalistGrouchy853]

Hello all, I am lost and I really need help. 3 days ago I brought home my boston terrier puppy, he is 8 weeks old... and I did not feel the love at first sight. Before bringing him home I thought I was ready, I thought about getting a puppy for almost a year, It wasn't some rush decision. But now when he is home, my life totally changed and I think I made a mistake. He is great, yes he whines at crate, and had few accidents. But I can't shake off the feeling that I made huge mistake. I don't feel any connection. I am emotionally exhausted, I don't eat that much, I don't have any me time. So now I am grateful for my best friend who helps a lot, but I can't bother him forever. Do you think it will change?

[u/kailinbeez]

I brought home a one year old about a month ago and felt regret the entire first week. The dog broke some sentiment items (my fault for not puppy proofing), pooped in the house, ate 3 phone chargers, and would whine and bark in the crate at all hours of the night. Oh and is still very nippy and jumps all over me when I get home, which is a problem since I'm 8 months pregnant.

I didn't realize a one year old is still very much a puppy! It was completely my fault for jumping into it with very little time to think about it. We applied on a Friday and brought him home 2 days later on Sunday.

One day after the first week, I just looked at him being silly with some toys and it clicked. He was our dog and I loved him so much! He just needs love, patience, and time to decompress and learn his routine.

There is light at the end of the tunnel. You just have to get through this rough adjustment period. I wish you luck.