This is the puppy training podcast, episode 109, The Puppy Blues.

This podcast is designed to help you on your journey of becoming best friends through love and learning as you train your own dog from home.

And I'm here to help you every step of the way.

This is the puppy training podcast, and I'm your host, you every step of the way. This is the puppy training podcast and I'm your

host, Amy Jensen. Hey everybody. So today I want to talk about the puppy blues. Have any of you

had them? Do you know what I'm talking about? This past week, someone asked me about the puppy blues

and they recently brought home a new puppy.

They're feeling overwhelmed, tired, and concerned if they made the right choice to bring a dog into their life.

They had the, what have I done feeling happening and wanted to know what do I do next?

Do these blues ever go away? If so, how long does it take? How can I change this and get back

to the me I used to know? I thought owning a dog was supposed to help me emotionally, but all I feel is

stress. Can any of you relate to this? I know this person is not alone in their feelings.

It is very common for someone to get a puppy, be super excited about it, and then a few days or weeks into it, feel the puppy blues.

So yes, puppies are cute.

They're funny.

They do offer emotional support, but they are also a lot of work, especially in the beginning,

which can leave you feeling tired, stressed, or overwhelmed. Your responsibilities have increased,

and it seems your personal freedom has decreased. This absolutely can lead to some less than

happy feelings towards your new bundle of fluff. So let's talk about the puppy blues today. I know many

of you are saying, yep, I understand. I've been there. And I'm curious what you did to help and how you

handled it. First off, it is okay to feel what you feel. This is hugely helpful to me. Anytime I am

feeling an emotion I do not like. I will be the first to admit that I do not

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