I picked up my new Border Terrier a couple of weeks ago., shes 12 weeks old. With my last dog I lived with a friend who would provide the odd bit of respite, I live in a new area and part of getting a puppy was for company. Not having any time to myself at all is proving stressful to say the least and a case of puppy blues is setting in. When she needs sleep in the day the slightest noise disturbs her, she gets up and ends up being overtired and manic. White noise sometimes helps. I wonder if a crate might help? She instantly settles and sleeps when in her pet carrier if going in the car and over night she has never made a peep unless she needs to potty. Just looking for advice and a little encouragement.
alma
It will get better once you have a routine, particularly when you can take short walks.
A crate might help, we have an excellent guide here.
Crate Trdining
But if she settles in her carrier, could you use that?
A crate might help, we have an excellent guide here.
Crate Trdining
But if she settles in her carrier, could you use that?
Encouragement: This baby puppy stage doesn't last long. (In fact, you may find there are things about this time that you miss once she is older).
It can indeed be overwhelming to have a young puppy when you are on your own. Just remember that you got her for company, and think about what wonderful company she is going to be for you. She will be your loyal companion for 15 years or more....this trying puppy stage will only last a few months. It's worth it! Border terriers are wonderful dogs.
During this time, even though it is sometimes hard for you, you can build a close and lasting bond with this dog.
And.....you are very lucky that she sleeps through the night! Many new puppy owners would love to have a dog who did that.
You and the pup will be OK if you just have patience and love her.
It can indeed be overwhelming to have a young puppy when you are on your own. Just remember that you got her for company, and think about what wonderful company she is going to be for you. She will be your loyal companion for 15 years or more....this trying puppy stage will only last a few months. It's worth it! Border terriers are wonderful dogs.
During this time, even though it is sometimes hard for you, you can build a close and lasting bond with this dog.
And.....you are very lucky that she sleeps through the night! Many new puppy owners would love to have a dog who did that.
You and the pup will be OK if you just have patience and love her.
Having a new puppy join your household, is not a lot different then when a new baby arrives. Its going to take time to establish routines, and for the puppy to learn and understand them. Meanwhile there will be a certain amount of chaos in your life, but as pointed out it will not last long. Hang in there, its very much a worthwhile endeavor adapting to and training a new puppy. Lots of work, but totally worth it.
I used crates and exercise pens to enforce nap times for my puppies. Once my dogs hit adulthood I was able to phase them out, although I still have baby gates across several doors to keep muddy and snowy dogs from racing through the house.
Raising puppies is a lot of work, and puppy blues are certainly a thing. Think of the work you put in now as an investment in the future.
Raising puppies is a lot of work, and puppy blues are certainly a thing. Think of the work you put in now as an investment in the future.
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