Although I have never felt that way.... I would have to say that it is
completely normal to feel overwhelmed but please know that it really
does get easier.
Riley just turned 2-years old. I got him when he was 10 1/2 weeks old.
I was prepared for the time and energy it was going to take, knowing
that it would pay off in the end, and it really has.... We started our bond on day
one with our first trip, together, to Petsmart.

I live in the city,
so I take him everywhere with me that I can and spend as much time as
possible with him. I took him to obedience training and that made our
bond even stronger. It really doesn't take them long to learn the
routine... and I think that once they do, it is easier to leave them alone
for a little bit.
Hang In There.... It Really Does Get Easier!!
I swear sometimes I think that Riley wants me to go out and run errands
so that HE can have some alone, quiet time.