I wanted to let you know---don't feel funny for all of your questions and the way you feel!! I was PETRIFIED when we brought Skippy home, and even though Gabby was our second, I still felt very nervous. A new puppy is alot of work and concern no matter what the breed...you are very smart to ask questions and try to find information. Even with all of the "trouble" isn't your little puppy prescious and you would never trade him for the world?!