u/puzzlepupco

I honestly didn’t expect how emotionally exhausting raising a puppy could be sometimes.

Some days I feel like I’m doing okay, and then other days I feel guilty about EVERYTHING. Not enough training, too much crate time, not enough enrichment, too many enforced naps, worrying about socialization windows, worrying I’m creating bad habits accidentally, etc.

My puppy is healthy, loved, fed, walked, played with, and honestly doing pretty normal puppy things… but my brain still acts like I’m ruining his life because he stole a sock or had one bad day

Did anyone else go through this phase? And when did you finally start feeling more confident?

I seriously need advice with my dog because I’m losing my mind a little

He pees CONSTANTLY in the house, even after I take him outside. I’ve tried to train him, but honestly, I don’t even know where to start anymore. One time, he literally peed on my mother-in-law, and my wife still brings it up all the time lol

I love this dog, but I’m getting really frustrated, and I feel like I’m failing at potty training. How do you even reset and start over properly with a dog that already has bad habits?

Any advice appreciated before this dog ends my marriage