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Help. I am getting my butt kicked.

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#1 ·
I am getting my butt kicked by an 8 pound Golden retriever.:( Its only been 3 days. I feel like I'm at war was with a little fluffy monster and I am losing. Between her and my 4 year old human child I am exhausted. Its mostly the bitting and chewing that's killing me. I have not had a golden puppy since 1995. I remember it being hard then but now its even more so with 4 year old. Just need pep talk. I am a stay at home mom so its an all day battle.
 
#3 ·
Hang in there :) It will get better :) My first Golden came home why my oldest daughter was 2 years old. The lifesavers were baby gates, the crate and investing money in some personal sessions with a qualified trainer. I survived and my memories of that dog and my daughter and goddaughter doing everything with him are priceless. I will have to see if I can get some of my favorite photos scanned (this was long before digital :)) As a puppy Baxter would jump in the tub with my daughter while my back was turned, would jump up into the crib she slept in when we visited my parents house, Ran up the slide to get up in the 'tree house' of our playset just to be with my mom and daughter up there. He grew into a wonderful guy who my kids used as a pillow and was even used as a seat and a step stool a couple times when I wasn't paying close enough attention, he took it all in stride. Hang in there, get right on the obedience training and just monitor everyone closely, it will all work out. It's just a lot of work :)
 
#4 ·
I agree! Me time is important. And just be consistent and patient and keep telling yourself it does get better, because it does! Idk what your routine is like now but to make it easier on you if there's certain things you don't want pup getting into, keep doors shut and use baby gates to contain your little fur ball :) You'll look back and laugh at the nipping phase one day ;)


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#7 ·
I do have 4 gates and 2 crates. My house looks like a maximum security prison. I just need to give her more time outs in crate but I feel bad not letting her around us all the time. Also child does not know to let sleeping dogs ly. She is so cute when sleeping.
 
#12 ·
Perfect. You get one of the crates then!

Time in the crate is recommended for puppies, often 2 to 3 hours a few times a day. Just remember, these are times when you're not thinking of drowning the pup. In a few weeks you'll be happy that you resisted. :)
 
#8 ·
Hi there! I had a two year old, a six year old and a seven year old when our Tucker came home. I'm a stay at home mom, too. The first six months to a year were sooooo hard. It's still hard, as Tuck isn't even 2 yet. But - the good times far outweigh the bad now - I wouldn't change a thing. As others said - baby gates and a puppy crate are a godsend. Good luck!!! :)
 
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#15 ·
Oh boy, do I remember those first few months with all my Goldens, I have always had two so they seem to entertain each other even during "quiet time". Madison is 10 months old and Mitchell is 19 months old and they still keep me on my toes.
When I totally wanted some of my own quiet time I would put them in their xpen in our kitchen with something fun to entertain them such as a fun stuffed kong or a treat ball. Since they are now older and they are "velcro" dogs to my husband and I, we will entertain them with their dog puzzles, they love them and it entertains their minds and bodies.
Hang in there, soon you will miss the puppy time.
 
#17 ·
Hang in there. As others said, it does get better. And don't feel the pup needs to be in the room with you at all times. If you establish a nap schedule, just like with a kid, it's good for the dog to be away from you, in another room, etc., for part of the day. It will get pup used to being alone a bit (not talking hours and hours here at this age) and get her ready for when she's left in the house. Will lessen chance of separation anxiety later on.
 
#18 ·
Hang in there and take time for yourself - it will get better sooner than you think!
Pinja came to live with us with 13 weeks when my daughter was 1 year and 4 months old .. one year later my son was born ... it was a time filled with work and baby- and puppy training BUT I still loved that time and loved seeing my kids and my dog grow up together :) .. I didn't even have a crate - just her bed where she was sent to every now and then just to rest - it worked out great!
 
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