So what’s it like to raise a puppy while working at home? I’m so glad you asked! Today I’m sharing with you a day in the life feature.
You may come to realize that the entire day revolves around Teddy — and you’d be 100% correct. A new puppy requires attention pretty much every second of the day, which explains why we’re exhausted all the time. And even though I knew it’d be hard, you really have no idea just how hard until you have the puppy for yourself. Frankly, I have no clue how people with 9-5 office jobs do it. I guess a part of it is that we’re home to cater to his every need and the other part is that we’re really diligent about training because we want the coolest dog in the world. He’s already pretty cool, so he has a head start.
So yes, these days we don’t get to go out as much, and yes, we have to be on high alert whenever he’s out of the crate (pee? poop? play?), but he keeps us laughing, has that stinky yet cute puppy smell and is showing us different shades of his personality with each new day. Right now, I wouldn’t have life any other way. I mean, I waited 23 years for this!
Here’s how a typical day shapes up.*
*There were far more bathroom breaks for him than I documented here. You have no idea how often they need to go.
Lovin’ your Teddy posts…
I grew up with a golden (who sadly passed away last year at the age of 11) but maaaaaan do I remember his crazy puppy days. I think it’s safe to say that goldens are the WORST puppies…but they are also the CUTEST. We named ours Sir Augustus of Beverly…affectionately called “Gus”…and I’m pretty sure my parents threatened to take him back multiple times – of course they were bluffing bc they loved him as much as we did ;-)
I’m SO glad you can relate to this. Honestly, I was thinking I’m a crazy person for getting so overwhelmed. Becoming puppy owner is a lot to take in and nothing prepares you for actually having a furball within your four walls. It was just miserable trying to harness his energy indoors (in a backyard-less apartment, no less) before he got all his shots. Now that he’s all set, thank god for the dog park. He gets his energy out, and then he’s a calm/snoozy puppy at home :) Thanks for the vote of confidence!