Let’s Talk About the Puppy Blues
​You brought home your new puppy. You planned, researched, prepared, and waited patiently. Everything should feel perfect.
But instead… you’re overwhelmed. Anxious. Maybe even crying in the bathroom at 3am.
And now you’re wondering:
“Did I make a huge mistake?”
You didn’t.
You’re just experiencing what we call the puppy blues — and yes, it’s totally real.
I had major puppy blues with Bowie, it took me months to bond with him. He is the only one I've experienced this with, but it was pretty bad. Now, I'd jump in front of a moving train for him. He is my everything, and I cannot imagine life without him.
What Are the Puppy Blues?
The puppy blues are a wave of emotional overwhelm that often hits right after bringing a puppy home. You might feel:
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Exhausted
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Anxious or on edge
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Guilt or regret
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Lonely or isolated
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Like you’re failing, even if you’re doing everything “right”
These feelings don’t mean you’re a bad puppy parent. They mean you’re adjusting to a huge life change. Puppies are adorable — but they’re also messy, loud, clingy, unpredictable little chaos machines.
It Hits Harder When You’re On Your Own
If you’re bringing a puppy home solo — no other dogs, no partner, no family in the house — that adjustment can feel even more intense.
Suddenly everything is on your shoulders: potty training, night wake-ups, teething, playtime, crate training, routine… it’s a LOT.
You don’t have anyone to trade off with, no one to help manage meltdowns (the puppy’s or your own!), and no built-in emotional buffer when things get rough. That kind of mental and physical load wears on even the strongest, most prepared person.
The Good News? It Gets Better.
This stage doesn’t last forever — I promise.
Puppies grow. They learn. Routines settle. You find your rhythm. The bond begins to bloom.
And that overwhelmed, panicked feeling? It fades.
If you’re in the thick of it right now — I see you. You are not crazy. You are not a failure.
You are simply doing something hard… and doing it with love.
Please Reach Out
If you’re one of my puppy families and you’re struggling — call me. Text me. FaceTime me.
You’re never bothering me. I’d rather support you early than see you suffer silently.
Whether you need encouragement, ideas, or just someone to tell you “this is normal,” I’m here.
You’re not in this alone — and neither is your pup.
