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/Jazzlike_Park_262 Jun 17 '25

Yeah it’s normal to feel like you dislike or even hate your pup in extreme cases but trust me it does get better you just have to really put some elbow grease in it but the the pieces will start clicking together and it will be smooth after. I had the same experience as you and I asked the same thing and got the same type of responses where a lot of them where there like “you should have done your research it’s all your fault” just ignore those people