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Maid22

Murphygirl said:
I’ve only ever had pups, the last one was a risk and sadly it didn’t pay off. I love collies and if I get another it will be a pup but I’m so torn as I know they can be quirky and sensitive even if you get them at 8 weeks and put time into training and socialisation. I definitely need to give it some more thought before making a decision
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You so know the breed when you said sensitive, they are so fickle! Mines just taken all day to eat his bonio, me and oh laughed, it's a collie thing!
Good on you for really thinking about it, when I got the one I have now, the owner would only only let the pups go to folks who have had experience with collies.
 
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AladdinSane

Guys... is it normal to ride the wave of emotions? One minute I'm so happy cos he's doing so well, the next I'm in tears cos I feel like me and my partner are passing ships in the night as one of us is with the puppy and one of us is with the cats.

I've just got home from a visit to my parents and he's taken the puppy upstairs to the crate and I've just sat on the sofa and cried. I know it's been two days and I'm probably being over dramatic and hormonal but I miss how we used to be 🤣
 
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So normal in the early days @AladdinSane. Definitely had moments where the puppies almost caused divorce! Make sure you’re both getting some time out when you can. Tag teaming is awful as you do feel like you don’t see each other very much, but time away from puppy is essential.
 
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AladdinSane

snapdrag0n said:
So normal in the early days @AladdinSane. Definitely had moments where the puppies almost caused divorce! Make sure you’re both getting some time out when you can. Tag teaming is awful as you do feel like you don’t see each other very much, but time away from puppy is essential.
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Oh yes! We actually managed 45 minutes together this afternoon whilst puppy slept and the cats were chilling in the living room.
My partner is the one spending the most time with the puppy. He's sleeping next to him in his crate and moving slowly away each night (mainly because we don't want him screaming the house down whilst we have the cats, trying to minimise disruption as much as we can) and is much more tired than I am so I feel so guilty for losing my mind.
 
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AladdinSane said:
Oh yes! We actually managed 45 minutes together this afternoon whilst puppy slept and the cats were chilling in the living room.
My partner is the one spending the most time with the puppy. He's sleeping next to him in his crate and moving slowly away each night (mainly because we don't want him screaming the house down whilst we have the cats, trying to minimise disruption as much as we can) and is much more tired than I am so I feel so guilty for losing my mind.
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We had the same because of my job vs. hubbies. Was easier for me to do puppy sleepy time and him do the day stuff. It’ll get there and I’m so glad you got time together today.
 
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Bleurghgram

Update on my can I make a dog work situ… I met with a friend over the weekend who homechecks for a rescue centre. I told her my considerations and she said they’d definitely allow me to rescue and would help to make sure we’re matched with the correct breed of dog, ie one that is a bit lazier and happy to be at home. She had one in mind if we decide we’re ready 🥹 so I think we’re agreed that we’ll keep in touch with her and will hopefully go ahead soon 🥰
 
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S4buk

I’m sure you guys haven’t been following my story but I’ve just split up with my partner of 10 years , he’s blamed the dog etc it was literally a case of ‘me or the dog’
 
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S4buk said:
I’m sure you guys haven’t been following my story but I’ve just split up with my partner of 10 years , he’s blamed the dog etc it was literally a case of ‘me or the dog’
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Nooooooo. Sorry to hear this😓😓😓 how is he blaming the dog?
 
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AladdinSane

S4buk said:
I’m sure you guys haven’t been following my story but I’ve just split up with my partner of 10 years , he’s blamed the dog etc it was literally a case of ‘me or the dog’
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I'm so sorry. This is awful. I hope you're ok 😔
 
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WilmaHun

S4buk said:
I’m sure you guys haven’t been following my story but I’ve just split up with my partner of 10 years , he’s blamed the dog etc it was literally a case of ‘me or the dog’
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Im so sorry ♥
 
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Caffeine Fiend

S4buk said:
I’m sure you guys haven’t been following my story but I’ve just split up with my partner of 10 years , he’s blamed the dog etc it was literally a case of ‘me or the dog’
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Sorry to hear that. Puppies are intense and they definitely can cause friction in a relationship but please know its an easy excuse for someone to give or blame.

Hope youre ok xx
 
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S4buk

Thanks guys! Really wasn’t expecting all the well wishes but it means a lot. So much to sort out but doing ok xx
 
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S4buk said:
I’m sure you guys haven’t been following my story but I’ve just split up with my partner of 10 years , he’s blamed the dog etc it was literally a case of ‘me or the dog’
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Oh my gosh. That is so sad. Although if he can't handle the dog, I'd be worried about his ability to handle bigger stuff. Sending love.
 
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S4buk

No cockapoo! Thanks again everyone - just trying to navigate myself through everything as we own our house etc … I’m hoping it’ll all be ok in the end x
 
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Caffeine Fiend

S4buk said:
No cockapoo! Thanks again everyone - just trying to navigate myself through everything as we own our house etc … I’m hoping it’ll all be ok in the end x
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Your little pup will look after you. Cockapoos are so intuitive and will know youre sad. Mine always does and is such a support to me.
 
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snapdrag0n

Caffeine Fiend said:
Your little pup will look after you. Cockapoos are so intuitive and will know youre sad. Mine always does and is such a support to me.
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Ours are both older now, but they do know. When we were both ill with covid it’s like they knew and understood. Weren’t upset with less walking etc. lots of hugs!
 
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Lalalalaaaaaa85

S4buk said:
No cockapoo! Thanks again everyone - just trying to navigate myself through everything as we own our house etc … I’m hoping it’ll all be ok in the end x
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It absolutely will be ok in the end…in fact it will be amazing in the end. I got divorced 6 years ago and so I know how awful those early days are but you just got to keep trucking xxx
 
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