We are getting a puppy of all things Saturday. I'm not ready for it and in all honesty probably would never be prepared for one. I have a ton to do before we get Alice. We have had our older dog which is 2 now going to dog daycare for some training , reinforcement, and some of her anxiety problems. She is a shy dog. That has been going well. She goes for a hour every day. We need her ready for this new arrival and not to teach Alice bad behaviour. We are now not letting the dog barge the door and making her wait and stay to be let out. We have let this dog get away with a lot because we have been depressed. Daisy is a good dog but we have been to loose with her manners. Even though she knows how to behave. We are going over her manners .She likes going to obedience and paying with others. On the other hand I feel like it interferes with my flow of day. I have been making J pick her up because the woman that helps us talks to much and instead of a hour a day it is much like 2 hours a day then add 20 minutes for drop off and pick up. I have a house to get ready for a puppy.
I have been trying my SAD lamp again and it is gradually working. I have to watch out though so I don't get manic. Like any anti-depressant it makes me go up and up and away if it is to much. I have been exercising. It seems to be that winter in a cold environment speeds up your metabolism. I also been snowshoeing that burns 40 percent more calories than anything like walking, jogging or running. The down side is my back hurts so bad. My back has been horrible since I have started again with exercise. I take an over the counter muscle relaxer to get through the pain. I have been sleeping a lot lately also with more exercise. It just makes me so tired. It will even out. I will continue to push through. I need to be able to get my head in the frame of being outside all the time with this puppy. I have started to get in a structured routine before the dog comes so I wont be so out of it. I have been forcing myself to get up and stay up in the morning also. Daisy will sleep anytime but a puppy needs to be on a structured routine.
Dogs are the best meds, no matter how bad you feel. They love you unconditionally, but do need to be taught who is the alpha around the house. Cats, not so much. They could care less about humans.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your new puppy! I know exactly what you mean about you not feeling ready. Even this one can drive me up the wall when I am down. Today she is stealing the bird food from the garden and I am getting more and more livid with her. Not surprising that when I am not good, nor is she.
ReplyDeleteI am glad your lamp is back in use. I hope it continues to help you. Well done you for doing the exercise. That takes a huge amount of effort when you are down, so you should be very proud of yourself.
Much love, and be sure to share the pictures of the new little one.
N xx
I am so jealous you get a new puppy! I went to the pound recently to adopt a certain dog but when I got there it was already adopted two minutes earlier. Anyhow, I am so happy to know you are aware of your feelings and that the lamp is working. It stinks that your back is hurting but it is good that you are getting into a structured routine. Good luck with training the new one.
ReplyDeleteA new puppy you say well puppies are so bloody cute if only they would stay puppies.............some are wonderful and grow into lovely dogs and others not so much.......they take a lot of work but they can bring such happiness into people's lives........I am sadden to read that you are still fighting your depression and wish I could od something to help you but alas I can't all I can do is tell you I always like it when I come here and see a new post......
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Such cute animals! Especially your dog, but I'm a dog person! You are definitely more structured with training than I am! Do you have your new puppy now! Way to go on your exercising! I need to get out there and start running again...and I had no idea there was an over the counter muscle relaxer! Not that I would need it very often, but that is good know!
ReplyDeleteYou really love the SAD Lamp? I tried it ... maybe I have ADD because it just felt like "when is timer gonna beep??" I couldn't stand waiting for my time under the lamp to be finished. I wish it was a high :) Would be better than to turn to wine after a rough day at work :)
ReplyDeleteJust wondering how things with the puppy are going? Hope all is well xo
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