I've never had a puppy, but I remember the first week I brought my rescue Bella home- I was exhausted, worried, and just overwhelmed. I didn't know if I would ever get her potty trained. I questioned whether I would be a good enough mommy. I worried constantly about her health. The list goes on. I never said it out loud- but I really wondered, "what have I gotten myself into!"
Give yourself a break and a hug! I think it's just going to take time and patience. I can tell from your posts that you are a perfectionist just like me and just want to do everything right and right from the begining to avoid problems and provide the best life you can for your little Saddie. I think she's going to be just fine and well behaved and loving as she grows up. She's just a puppy and excited and exploring and testing limits. You are going to be a great mom to her and it's going to get easier. Just give yourself some extra rest, take some deep breaths, and try as hard as it is not too worry yourself too much. Just be consistent in redirecting her, keep using the crate and maybe a playpen- great tools. And give her some time to just grow up and get used to her new life.
Changes are stressful- even when they are good changes. And getting Saddie is a wonderful thing, but still a change. It is totally normal to feel overwhelmed and even frustrated with her. And Sadie has had a huge change as well. I think all will smooth out in time.
Hugs! I'm sending you good thoughts.
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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie  i've learned i have to be super firm and say "NO" like i really mean it, sometimes i have to clap to get her attention when she's chewing something and say "leave it" but she still wants to jump and attack me all the time, she's a brat really. i can't stand to be around her half the time because all the cute, sleepy, puppy love has turned into a little terror. i don't know what to do with her, she's pretty good for her daddy who is home during the day more than me, but i was home all three days of her first weekend with us and she was perfect then, (maybe her shots disguised her crappy attitude for a couple days) she's just a pill to deal with, i'm having to crate her more just to get a break from the maddness. she's a barking, biting, nipping, chewing, hyper brat
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