Please tell me it will be ok

Lab lover · 01-02-2012, 12:28 PM

Please tell me I will survive this new Labradoodle puppy that we are bring home on Jan 9th. We have a 3.5 year old chocolate lab who is actually a pretty good girl and I also have a 2.5 year old human child who is pretty good considering he is 2.5 and a 12 year old human child. We are not new to puppy ownership. This will actually be our 3rd puppy/dog we have owned in my adult life and I know they are a lot of work but I just want some reassurance that I didn't make a mistake in taking this on. I am just soooo nervous about this right now. I am hoping that it won't be as bad as I am thinking. Right???

Daisy'sMom · 01-03-2012, 10:55 AM

It will be ok!!! I truly believe this considering you are not new to puppy ownership and dogs in general. When we got Daisy a few years ago I was so excited and pushed hard on my hubby to let our family get her. We agreed but then the few days before we picked her up I was a nervous wreck, I barely slept and was so terrified of what we had gotten ourselves into. We've always had dogs but never a puppy, and we have 2 young children. It all turned out great and the puppy stuff as you know is short lived in the grand scheme of things. You can do it and it will be amazing!!! Good luck, keep us posted

browndog · 01-03-2012, 01:22 PM

If you have had puppies in the past, you will likely be okay as you have a good idea what to expect. I think the fact that you are nervous shows just how much you know what to expect!

I think it will be a bit more challenging with having a young child but having another dog to wear off some of that puppy energy should definitely help. Once the puppy loses the puppy teeth and the adult ones come in things will be much easier I'm sure. I think the adult ones start coming in around 4 months....so that's only 2 months of tougher times. It might be good to get some baby gates so that you can separate the puppy from the toddler as this may be helpful at certain points during the day. Our pup is now 11.5 months old and she was a difficult puppy in many regards, but I would say that once she hit 6 months old she was so much easier to manage. Just remember that it will only be hard for the first 3-4 months after you bring the puppy home then it is much easier! Keep reminding yourself of that and you will be just fine! I think it is like bringing home a new baby. Enjoy your newest family member!

jodysh · 01-03-2012, 07:38 PM

I think You'll be fine

I was the same way before I got Malcolm and I wasn't new to puppydom either. As soon as I paid my deposit for him I was like. Um... wait a min what am I doing now?! But 8 months later and I'm so happy I have him.

Moe · 01-03-2012, 10:29 PM

We got our puppy at 8 weeks, for the first two weeks I thought I had made a terrible mistake. Every day I was like... I may have to give this dog up tomorrow. But I made it through each day. Now at 4 months I can't imagine life before we got her.

Having a puppy pen and crate would probably help with small children.

Lab lover · 01-04-2012, 07:38 AM

Thanks everyone. I am excited and nervous about this new addition. I will update if I am not in the looney hospital.

**lindamarie** · 01-04-2012, 11:08 AM

I suppose I would be more hesitant to say, you'll be fine, if you didn't have some concerns!
Like in anything in life, preparing for something softens the blow if it hits hard, right?
Now, there are people who just buy dogs/pups without thinking. Those are the ons to worry about, IMO.

deepnite10 · 01-05-2012, 01:17 AM

forgive me..but, you don t sound so happy about a new new pup?..

and i don t blame you..you ve had dogs in the past..and the new pup is going to be just as much work..perhaps more now that you ve got a pretty full plate already in place..

but, consider this..ask, why do i want another dog?

if you ve got the right reason..then i think you d have a more optimistic
attitude..

M&Tdoodles · 01-05-2012, 02:40 AM

Love it , be consistent with training, and the rewards will flourish...so exciting for you..
You have done your research..you are experienced, you will do fine...

Lab lover · 01-08-2012, 09:06 PM

Worries are gone. We are so in love with him and he has been great with potty training and crate training, actually a piece of cake so far, fingers crossed. My 3 year old lab has been really excellent with him and the 2 year old has been ok also. So glad he has joined our crazy family.

Moe · 01-08-2012, 09:31 PM

Great news, Photos please!!!!!!

Lab lover · 01-08-2012, 10:01 PM

Here is a link to our adorable Keebler
Keebler :: ce0612e8.jpg picture by kaydees_mom - Photobucket

Moe · 01-09-2012, 08:54 AM

Too cute!!!!!

**lindamarie** · 01-10-2012, 12:39 PM

Cute!!
Keebler is sooooooo cute!

01-02-2012, 12:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lab lover Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 24	Please tell me it will be ok Please tell me I will survive this new Labradoodle puppy that we are bring home on Jan 9th. We have a 3.5 year old chocolate lab who is actually a pretty good girl and I also have a 2.5 year old human child who is pretty good considering he is 2.5 and a 12 year old human child. We are not new to puppy ownership. This will actually be our 3rd puppy/dog we have owned in my adult life and I know they are a lot of work but I just want some reassurance that I didn't make a mistake in taking this on. I am just soooo nervous about this right now. I am hoping that it won't be as bad as I am thinking. Right???

01-04-2012, 11:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,171	I suppose I would be more hesitant to say, you'll be fine, if you didn't have some concerns! Like in anything in life, preparing for something softens the blow if it hits hard, right? Now, there are people who just buy dogs/pups without thinking. Those are the ons to worry about, IMO. __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

01-05-2012, 02:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
M&Tdoodles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 548	Love it , be consistent with training, and the rewards will flourish...so exciting for you.. You have done your research..you are experienced, you will do fine... __________________ Martha & Tom

01-08-2012, 09:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Moe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 149	Great news, Photos please!!!!!! __________________ Photos of Charlie!

01-09-2012, 08:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
Moe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 149	Too cute!!!!! __________________ Photos of Charlie!

01-03-2012, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Daisy'sMom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 202	It will be ok!!! I truly believe this considering you are not new to puppy ownership and dogs in general. When we got Daisy a few years ago I was so excited and pushed hard on my hubby to let our family get her. We agreed but then the few days before we picked her up I was a nervous wreck, I barely slept and was so terrified of what we had gotten ourselves into. We've always had dogs but never a puppy, and we have 2 young children. It all turned out great and the puppy stuff as you know is short lived in the grand scheme of things. You can do it and it will be amazing!!! Good luck, keep us posted

01-03-2012, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
browndog Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 76	If you have had puppies in the past, you will likely be okay as you have a good idea what to expect. I think the fact that you are nervous shows just how much you know what to expect! I think it will be a bit more challenging with having a young child but having another dog to wear off some of that puppy energy should definitely help. Once the puppy loses the puppy teeth and the adult ones come in things will be much easier I'm sure. I think the adult ones start coming in around 4 months....so that's only 2 months of tougher times. It might be good to get some baby gates so that you can separate the puppy from the toddler as this may be helpful at certain points during the day. Our pup is now 11.5 months old and she was a difficult puppy in many regards, but I would say that once she hit 6 months old she was so much easier to manage. Just remember that it will only be hard for the first 3-4 months after you bring the puppy home then it is much easier! Keep reminding yourself of that and you will be just fine! I think it is like bringing home a new baby. Enjoy your newest family member!

01-03-2012, 07:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
jodysh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 222	I think You'll be fine I was the same way before I got Malcolm and I wasn't new to puppydom either. As soon as I paid my deposit for him I was like. Um... wait a min what am I doing now?! But 8 months later and I'm so happy I have him.

01-03-2012, 10:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Moe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 149	We got our puppy at 8 weeks, for the first two weeks I thought I had made a terrible mistake. Every day I was like... I may have to give this dog up tomorrow. But I made it through each day. Now at 4 months I can't imagine life before we got her. Having a puppy pen and crate would probably help with small children.

01-04-2012, 07:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lab lover Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 24	Thanks everyone. I am excited and nervous about this new addition. I will update if I am not in the looney hospital.

01-05-2012, 01:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
deepnite10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,358	forgive me..but, you don t sound so happy about a new new pup?.. and i don t blame you..you ve had dogs in the past..and the new pup is going to be just as much work..perhaps more now that you ve got a pretty full plate already in place.. but, consider this..ask, why do i want another dog? if you ve got the right reason..then i think you d have a more optimistic attitude..

01-08-2012, 09:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lab lover Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 24	Worries are gone. We are so in love with him and he has been great with potty training and crate training, actually a piece of cake so far, fingers crossed. My 3 year old lab has been really excellent with him and the 2 year old has been ok also. So glad he has joined our crazy family.

01-08-2012, 10:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lab lover Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 24	Here is a link to our adorable Keebler Keebler :: ce0612e8.jpg picture by kaydees_mom - Photobucket

01-10-2012, 12:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,171	Cute!! Keebler is sooooooo cute! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

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