[radio_flyer]

I need to tell my son that puppy can't stay here. He is way too much for me. You are to "match" dogs with owner's personality. I am not a high strung person with mega energy. And boy this puppy has energy for five dogs. Plus he has had a form of diarrhea since I've had him. He's been to the vet three times; once for a cough, one for puppy check, and one for puppy shots. Vet gave meds for diarrhea and meds for parasites and worms. And he still poops diarrhea four/five times a day.And he still play bites. Am at my wits ends.

I had two dogs, at the same time, a Pug and a German Shepherd and they were nothing like puppy. Puppy needs therapy. lol or something. Or I do... Something has got to give because I am a nervous wreck.

My son is not going to understand. I am not sure how I am going to tell him. I do feel bad. I do like puppy. Puppy needs a yard to play in. All I have is a little townhouse yard. I am so tired chasing puppy all day that I am too tired to walk him. He needs exercise. I need exercise. Hell, we all need exercise, but do we all exercise? I don't think so.

I am worried my son will be upset. But then I am upset. 5am and still up..I want to scream. I want to cry. I want to for once sit down without puppy trying play bite. I think maybe puppy was taken from his mama to early. Because he always has to have something in his mouth chewing or sucking. And he has ALL OF HIS TEETH. He is no longer teething. Maybe he has too many teeth. I dunno....... I just know I feel bad that I can't handle puppy. He won't use the pee pads. He just tears them up and tries to eat them.. He eats toilet paper too ....

But then if puppy goes I will be afraid at night again. Puppy barks when anyone comes around. I dunno...... Maybe I should grow up and stop being afraid... I have gone nuts. I am sitting here, spilling out my guts, at a mental health site, over a puppy.... Something is just not right about this... Maybe it is not all puppy's fault. Maybe I am afraid to get close to him. It broke my heart when my other two dogs died..I dunno... I am a mess again.... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[sabby]

((((( Radio Flyer ))))))

Puppies can be sooooooo exhausting. If this isn't working for you, then you should not have to try to deal. You are right, you and your puppy should be well matched. While puppies are more work than adult dogs normally, they shouldn't exhaust you as this one has. No matter what the reason is....talk to son and tell him what's happening....your health is most important here!


sabby

[splitimage]

Puppies and their owners do need to match, personalities and energy levels. But have you thought of obedience school to help you train puppy out of play biteing. If he gets clear on the hierarchy of whose in charge, then maybe he'd be more manageable.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

--splitimage

[radio_flyer]

Thank you for understanding ((((((( Sabby )))))))... Puppy and I may not be a good match.. My first Pug and my Shepherd were both puppies when I got them. I had no problems whatsoever with them. They were much calmer and a "handful" at times, but always fun to be around.. Here is a pic of Big Bear..



My son is coming over this evening and we will talk about puppy. Odd thing is puppy must know something s up because he is being soo good .. shrugs shoulders...Am feeling guilty now.. maybe I was just over tired...

[sabby]

Awwwww Big Bear is beautiful!!! I love shepards! I had 2 rotties, one was Bear the other his sister named K.C. They thought they were lap dogs....LOL Big babies!

You know, animals sometimes feed off our emotions just like kids do. And I think maybe split has a good idea about puppy training classes. That might be an option to look into. Do you crate your dogs? Maybe having a crate for puppy is a way for you both to get some much needed down time. Not to be used as punishment of course...but nap time, quiet time, bedtime type of thing. Also, pups don't like soiling their sleeping area, so if you were to crate and take out to pee etc....this may help in the training

What does your gut tell you about puppy? If it's really telling you this is not a good fit, then nothing will make it feel better. But, if it's telling you that you both have a chance, then you can go with that, no?

Wishing you and the puppy well. I know it's a hard decision.


sabby

[radio_flyer]

The vet told us to squirt puppy with water when he bites. I've been doing that and it does work. Just I would need to be carrying the squirt bottle with me all the time because puppy is oo so active. I never had a dog that was a biter before. This lil pup can't sit still without biting on a toy or whatever he can get a hold of...

You did bring up something very important as to "who is in charge".. It obviously isn't me.. Maybe obedience school is the next step...

[radio_flyer]

LOL.. big bear also thought he was a lap dog. He'd see Trixie (pug) siting on my lap and he would flop himself right on top of Trixie on my lap.. He was such a sweet loving dog.. I miss him bunches..I had him for l3 wonderful years........

My gut feeling is to keep puppy. And you have a point about dogs feeding off our emotions. I've been edgy and moody lately. Maybe it is a struggle within about commitment..I prob need to work a lil on "me" before I give up on puppy... Puppy is really a nice pup, just his energy level is way over my energy level.... I guess I can't blame this all on puppy.. Part of the problem is me and what I can deal with... And lately, that hasn't been a lot...

Crating is a good idea. I need to get one. Put that on my list of things to do....

[Doh2007]

You need to do what's best for you. You gave it a chance and it didn't work out. Don't feel guilty. I'm sure your son will understand because he seems to want what's best for you.

[I_WMD]

Keep the puppy Radio ,,,, In a few years ,, he will mellow ,, and / or >>> . You will become a personal trainer to others as to excercise . LOL .

Get that leash that gets longer and retracts back into the handle .

. And >>>>. Love the Little Guy !!! . I know you want to .