I love my puppy to bits, however there are things that are a little more difficult to do that aren't really mentioned when people post their perfect photos of their 4 legged friends online.
Lie ins
I used to like getting up around 8am but I now consider it a bonus if I get to sleep until there's a 7 on the clock. I don't need an alarm anymore. The one day I managed a lie in til 9am, I paid for it: the puppy overslept, had too much energy, was more difficult on her walks and was very bitey that day. I miss waking up naturally however bringing the puppy into bed for cuddles is a small consolation.
Playing the piano
Either she's singing along or doesn't like the sound of the piano--either way, a dog that whines when the piano is played is not ideal; especially when it is my job. Many lessons have been interrupted from strange sounds coming from the kitchen but luckily my students find it amusing. As for my own playing, I'll be lucky if I can remember where Middle C is...
Watching a film
While I have been able to watch some films, it takes 2 days rather than 2 hours. I have a window of opportunity while the puppy is asleep but only about 40 minutes. Thank goodness for dvd players that restart from the point you were at.
Going out
This one isn't too bad at the moment considering we can't go anywhere. However a trip to London or even just a shopping trip may need to be replanned unless we can bribe a friend to be a dog sitter for the day. As for leaving her home alone--I feel like a parent leaving their child at school.
Brushing teeth/toilet
Somedays I get to mid afternoon and realise I haven't brushed my teeth because I have been busy with the dog. And going to the toilet without hearing scratches at the door would be nice.
Intimate moments
I'm single and we're in a pandemic so this one isn't the end of the world but considering moments alone are difficult and at night the slightest movement or sound alerts her, I'm not sure how not to be cockblocked by a dog- despite her being in a different room.
The good time to get a puppy
We got our puppy at the beginning of October and by the time we could take her out, winter was approaching. In hindsight maybe not the best time. Getting her in the garden is difficult due to the weather, times for walks are limited, fields are muddy and leaves and fruit falling off trees are big temptations.
While these may seem trivial, they are things I didn't consider or didn't think would impact day to day stuff quite so much. Establishing a routine and talking with the owners of the other puppies has helped. However I didn't expect to get quite so overjoyed when she makes progress in her toilet training or comes back to me willingly or enjoy walks quite as much as I do.
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