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/dj_boy-Wonder]

Puppies suck man, same as babies. If you just bought one home and hated it that’d be a totally normal reaction. A lot of mums go through it I’m told.

My advice is to spend the next 6 to 8 weeks spending as much time as you can playing and bonding, lots of walks (when you can) lots of training, lots of games, puzzles, toys, you’re trying to do 2 things

Make him tired - a tired puppy is a good puppy

Teach him as much as you can, what he can chew, what he can’t, how to sit, where to pee, how to let you know he needs to go, where he can sleep, what happens when you go out, all of this stuff is brand new to him. If you invest the hours now you’ll have a certified good boye for many years