Did I make a mistake?

[cher_ami]

@emilysmith You are thinking way too much.
You are providing great care.
Love your dog!

 

[emilysmith]

@cher_ami Thank you

 

[imagebeastmarkbeast]

@emilysmith This sounds like a perfect situation for a pup!

 

[thisistherealme]

@emilysmith You are doing great. A lot of people wouldn’t go to the lengths you are to make sure he is entertained. I’m a doctor working stupid shifts. My dog is now 17months and is fine on her own for 8 or so hours and she is a traditionally needy breed (although personally has no separation anxiety as I worked hard to prevent this in the early days).

Your dog will just sleep, I promise you. Even if he is a bit unsettled at first he will get over it quickly.

 

[kinhhoang2]

@thisistherealme What are some methods you took to prevent separation anxiety early on? I’ve been trying the same. When she’s ready for a nap putting her in crate and seeing me leave but putting herself to sleep and coming back when I see she starting to get restless but not going to crate right away. Is this good method?

 

[jayblizzo187]

@emilysmith Hey mama! I'm in the medical field too but with a puppy 2 months old dachshund. We will get through this, as it's temporary. They're like little babies as of now but it's all worth it.

 

[penner]

@emilysmith You have a dog walker so that’s great. Deep breaths, all will be fine.

 

[emilysmith]

@penner Thank you, I’m having so much anxiety over it!

 

[judy1105]

@emilysmith Also a nurse and doing exactly the same thing. I had dogs before my puppy and they were fine with the schedule/amount of alone time as long as I played/exercised with them on my days off and had a dog walker/friend to help. I think puppy phase will be a little rougher than adopting an adult dog, but I have lots of coworkers who have gotten puppies and they’ve been fine.

 

[emilysmith]

@judy1105 Thanks so much

 

[ancientof]

@emilysmith It will be completely fine! I have a similar schedule and I’m doing it on my own. I have a sitter come in twice a day on my work days. The upside is that I’m home with him 4 days a week!

 

[jonathanphobos777]

@emilysmith Try to wear them out on the day before you work—that should make days you are working much easier for him.

 

[taryn12]

@emilysmith He will be fine!

 

[imagebeastmarkbeast]

@emilysmith He’ll do fine and you already love him! It won’t be long before he’s grown up enough to be trusted in a safe room with bed and toys. The more love and security he feels from the two of you
The more he will adapt. You’ve started out great!