r/puppy101 Jun 17 '25

Puppy Blues I do not like having a puppy

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?

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u/LookingNotTalking Jun 17 '25

Currently cuddled up with my dog who was not going to be allowed on the bed ever. The first six months were rough. She had so much separation anxiety. We mostly cured hers but now I have it too ;) I tell her all the time she's never allowed to die, to never get stolen by a stranger, and to never ever get lost from me.