Vassago
Former Staff Turned AWF Retiree
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I forgot how much work a new puppy was in my younger years. Now that I have medical issues, it's just been a sleepless and painful experience.
We picked up a new puppy yesterday to train as a Service Dog for my wife. His first appointment with the trainer is next week, but I'll be surprised of I survive. We are trying to crate train. It's not going badly, but the constant waking up for potty breaks and the breeding is severely hurting my back and sciatica issues. This is harder now than it was when I was a teenager.
Anyway, I'm just ranting. Anyone else have new puppy woes? Any advice or words of encouragement will be appreciated.
We picked up a new puppy yesterday to train as a Service Dog for my wife. His first appointment with the trainer is next week, but I'll be surprised of I survive. We are trying to crate train. It's not going badly, but the constant waking up for potty breaks and the breeding is severely hurting my back and sciatica issues. This is harder now than it was when I was a teenager.
Anyway, I'm just ranting. Anyone else have new puppy woes? Any advice or words of encouragement will be appreciated.