So my girlfriend and I have had the new puppy for about three weeks now. It has been hard for sure, but has been an overall very positive experience.
The hardest thing has been potty training. Jake has struggled with that so far, but he is getting better. We are at the point where he has about one accident a day.
But one of the huge positives about Jake is that he doesn't bark hardly at all. I think in three weeks I have heard him bark 5 times. That was one of my biggest concerns when getting him, but he has been awesome about that.
But the coolest thing has been the feeling of being a dog owner. I never knew I would like this dog so much. He is so much fun to play with and is a distraction for tough times.
My girlfriend's grandpa recently past away and she said that having Jake has helped so much. He gave her something else to focus on during this difficult time.
She actually left this weekend so I have been the permanent dog sitter. Definatly tough, but we have had the chance to bond and get to know each other better. I'm hoping he will continue to get better behaved, but until then I will just have to be patient.
Getting a dog was one of the best things that I think my boyfriend and I have ever done! We adopted my dog Oakley about 3 years ago, and he is literally the love of my life! Haha, I refer to him as my baby, because he is and anytime my boyfriend and I need to smile, like on a bad day, he is always there for us. Training was the hardest part, but was surprisingly easy once we started being consistent and rewarding good behavior. I must tell you, that it gets better! Once they get over all of their puppy accidents and habits, it is the best thing in the world. Oak now has a long list of tricks under his belt and is one of the most behaved dogs I know. I'm happy for you guys!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that Jake is working out for you guys! I always grew up having at least 2 dogs at home, but ever since my son was born, I haven't had any pets. It's probably a good thing since I'm really a clean freak and I get overwhelmed easily... but every time I go to my mom's house and see the dogs, it reminds me of how therapeutic they really are! They love you unconditionally and unlike people, you always know what to expect from them!
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