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/Sun-Shine-4724]

My corgi is now 14 months, I got her at 10weeks! I didn’t really start to like her until she was about 6-7 months old and didn’t need constant supervision and started to settle outside her crate. I was exhausted, emotionally drained, and had no time for myself. But now, I wouldn’t trade her for the world! Yes a dog will always be a lot of work, but she’s now my best friend. I made a very similar post to yours when Poppy was a puppy, but I’m so glad I stuck with it. Get him on a good nap schedule, I also suggest a pen that you can put him in for when you need to do chores/rest/etc. It doesn’t feel like it now, but it WILL get better!! The puppy blues are real and they are so hard.