All the challenges of my 16 week old puppy
Feeling a bit overwhelmed! I thought I’d list some of my main challenges with my golden retriever pup and see if anyone has any advice to keep me from losing my sanity with my little girl:
Separation anxiety: can’t leave the room at all without her barking and screaming
Crate training: similar to above ^ but she sleeps through the night
Early, wild mornings: I can never get my puppy to relax in the mornings! She is wild and energetic, and wakes up super early.
Chasing the cat: she’s getting better at this one, but having to fight this fight everyday is exhausting
Lacking independent play: if she’s in the play pen or room where she can see me but can’t get to me, she refuses to play on her own and will just sleep
Excitement peeing: so much pee all of the time. Can’t take her anywhere because she will pee!!
Anyone have any advice? With crate training and separation, I feel I’ve tried everything :( she’s just so highly energetic and attached!