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@emilysmith That's awesome. Honestly I think what you're doing is good then!

@emilysmith Don't worry. 6 days of the month isn't many. 3 1/2 hours will be hard for a young puppy though. If he's having accidents or getting stressed out, I'd get someone to stay with him. (Short spans of alone time are good for puppies though) You could also consider a playpen setup with...

@lukeh That's so sad. I found someone with good google reviews, good social media presence, and who answered all of my calls and texts along the way. There's a lot more that goes into a good breeder of course, but I think those things will at least show you if they keep a good relationship with...

@lukeh Puppy owner's perspective: You could have a relationship with your breeder for the lifetime of your dog. I'd pick someone less stressful to talk to. And also, yeah bad vibes that their waitlist was full, then they got offended that you looked elsewhere, but then they suddenly have a puppy...

@libra111 Do you have blackout curtains? My whole family sleeps in. I think the keys are 1. Blackout curtains and 2. Not feeding breakfast too close to wake-up time.

@sharkdive1 I love the idea of a dog for your kids- when they're older. An already adult dog would be easier too. You have a ton on your plate right now. I purposely have a puppy now bc I want a baby within a year or two. I know I couldn't handle a puppy and a baby, let alone a toddler too. If...

@melouise I have a camera aimed at my puppy's crate. When I leave her with a toy, she will stay wound up while I'm gone. If I leave her in an empty crate with a crate cover, she falls asleep quickly. I also make sure she has whatever walk, play, food, water, potty break she may need so she can...