I really feel for you, we’ve had our cockapoo for 3 months now (she’s 5 months old) and I can assure you it gets much better, it is still a case of good days/bad days but it is so worth it. This thread was so brilliant during those early days, so if you need a place to vent!We brought our 8 week cockapoo home yesterday and am struggling already with his constant howling. He seems to have developed an attachment to me already (maybe because he sat on my lap for the 5hr car journey home) and howls every time I am more than 1 step away from him. As soon as I go over to him - even if just going close but not touching he calms down instantly but howls as soon as I step away again. I keep thinking he’ll tire but he doesn’t and just keeps going and going. I’m trying to crate train so ended up sleeping on the floor with my face super close to the door so he could see me/hear my breathing as it seemed to be the only thing to stop him howling all night. I was hoping he would be better today but keeps howling constantly when I put him in his playpen. We live in an apartment so am waiting on my neighbours banging on the door!
Do I need to just keep riding it out and hoping he’ll get used to me stepping away from him eventually? I’m trying not to give in to him too much and comfort/pick him up/cuddle him but it’s so hard
our pup was incredibly needy (couldn’t leave the room unless one of us there etc) but she’s slowly growing out of that and starting to be a bit more independent.
but yeah, I feel your frustration and worry but remember it does get better
yes definitely - we called it pawsnatal depression, it is so exhausting and life changing and I don’t think anyone really knows (or talks about) how difficult it is having a puppy so you should feel absolutely not shame or embarrassment there. Again, this is why I found this thread so helpful, a total safe place to rant and be open.Also it is difficult, its hard and there will be *so* many times you want to take him back. I have been there x 2. It is normal, the puppy blues I call it. Youre doing a great job