I need support and opinions from you guys.. please no harsh tones or rude comments as Im having a really rough time right now. I broke down after my husband came home from work this evening and admitted to him (the one who didnt want a puppy to begin with, he wanted a grown rescue dog that was housebroken etc) that Im out of my element with Chloe, my 11 week old puppy I got at 6 weeks. Shes still peeing every 15 minutes shes awake and just being a puppy. Theres a lot of quarreling with my 7 month old peke, jumping and biting on the kids, and did I mention pee? I honestly didnt realize having a puppy was THIS much work. Im honestly not able to get basic household tasks done.. Ive been having the kids do the laundry, find their own food and I havent showered in 2 days or changed my clothes. My oldest is 12, my youngest is only 3 and there are 4 more children between them. Ive been surpressing my angry feelings toward the puppy and thoughts of not being cut out for raising a puppy but today I just cracked when she peed on the floor after if just taken her out twice in 30 minutes. I feel like Im failing her, my children, myself and my goal is set for myself off raising a pup. I find it a HUGE responsibility to make sure she turns out good and well mannered and learning all these cues properly etc, especially being part pit and around young children. Anyway, I mentioned it to my husbands that she might be better off going to our local rescue group (I know several women that volunteer) where I know most them find her a good home, etc. And then eventually finding a better fit for our family. I honestly dont even think Chloe likes me much. she doesnt like to be touched much at all, doesnt happily bounce around after me like puppies in videos and tv, and generally just seems to not care about humans much. There are lots of families that want puppies, I think shed be a good for four some family, but Im second guessing if she is right for ours. I think wed be better suited to an older dog, maybe one with less energy. Now, before you go thinking this is a decision that comes easy to me or one Ive gone about lightly, its not. I want whats best for her and Im not convinced I can give her that. The puppy was a quick decision. I thought I could handle it, after all, Im a grown up now and I can be a good mom to 6 kids, why not get a puppy, right!!?? Ive cried off and on about this all night. 5 weeks with her, working with her, falling in love with her, thats nothing to scoff at. I love Chloe. But sometimes love isnt enough. My daughter that wanted her most is upset with me and wants me to put 2 more weeks in, says she wont complain when I ask her to take her potty. But mom it feels like its every few minutes... EXACTLY!!!! But I dont know if Ive got it in me. My house is a disaster, I need a shower, I need some sort of free time!! My dishes are about piled to the ceiling... I hope to get your thoughts.. opinions, hopefully kind ones, Im feeling vulnerable right now. Ive got a number to call a lady tomorrow if I cant do 2 weeks or if I decide this is the best decision for her... My oldest daughter fears that a dog that wasnt raised with our family wont bond with us well, mostly cuz my peke Bacon growls at her and we got him at 5 mos. Its been a long day, Im going to sleep now that its midnight
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 06:09:23 +0000
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