Join me this week to talk about the reality of getting a puppy because it is not all fun and games my friends. (I 10000% love my dog & could not imagine my life without him, but it did not start out that way)

"puppy blues" is a term used to describe the negative experiences and feelings that some people experience after bringing home a puppy. After the immediate euphoria of the fluffy bundle of fun wears off, many puppy owners (and particularly first-time dog owners) are left feeling a range of emotions including feeling overwhelmed, sad, helpless, guilty, trapped, anxious, overwhelmed sometimes regretful, and without support"

I think we can all agree that the thought of a cute, fluffy puppy is enough to make us melt. I pictured all of the cute things we could do together, cuddling, going for walks, all of it. But let me tell you, getting a puppy is not all fun and games. I'm not completely out of touch with reality, I knew it was going to be tough, and require 24/7 attention... BUT you don't really know what 24/7 attention is until you do it.

While the initial excitement is real, the reality of 24/7 attention and care can be overwhelming. I really underestimated how much a tiny creature would make me question my life choices. The first month was ROUGH, but slowly it got better and the puppy gets better every day. I love Mayor very much, but it took a hot minute for me to let myself love him. I really want to normalize talking about the shame and guilt associated with being angry at a cute little innocent baby.