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The experience of caring for a new puppy is much like having an active toddler. It can feel isolating while your attention and energy is focused on teaching, entertaining and trying to wear them out so they will sleep. Though it is also rewarding there are challenges that aren't. I can't relax when the puppy wanders out of sight worrying about what he's getting into. There is no such thing as a laid back meal, I am constantly playing fetch and tug-o-war and can't be more than a few feet away at any given moment. Maybe taking time away from pet ownership while I grieved for my last dog wasn't a good idea, there was time for me and I was much calmer.
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The experience of caring for a new puppy is much like having an active toddler. It can feel isolating while your attention and energy is focused on teaching, entertaining and trying to wear them out so they will sleep. Though it is also rewarding there are challenges that aren't. I can't relax when the puppy wanders out of sight worrying about what he's getting into. There is no such thing as a laid back meal, I am constantly playing fetch and tug-o-war and can't be more than a few feet away at any given moment. Maybe taking time away from pet ownership while I grieved for my last dog wasn't a good idea, there was time for me and I was much calmer.