why am i so scared of getting a new puppy??

Question

in a couple days i am getting a new puppy why am i so scared

Answer 1

You're probably scared because you know what a big commitment it will be.

It can be hard having a new puppy and trying to get it housebroken and stop it from destroying things, but that stuff doesn't last forever. In just a few short months your pup will be well behaved (providing you do a good job training) and you will have developed a nice bond with your puppy. Then all of a sudden you'll wish for those cute puppy days back!

Do yourself a favor and crate your puppy when you're not home. It will be a secure place for him, it will speed up housebraking drastically, and it will prevent him from destroying your things. NEVER use a crate as punishment!

Good luck with your new puppy!

Answer 2

I was scared too when I was a couple of days away from getting my new puppy and for me, that fear came from the fact that I had never owned a dog before, so my fear was caused by worry that I hadn't "puppy proofed" my home throroughly enough and that I wouldn't be able to train the dog.
What I would suggest doing, would be to go to your local library and check out some books on puppy training (one that I highly reccommend is "My Smart Puppy", written by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson and also comes with a bonus DVD, which is VERY good. I liked that book so much, that I bought it from the bookstore, am training my puppy using the My Smart Puppy method, and it's working), then read those or even go down to your local bookstore and buy a few puppy training books, having them in a spot where you can easily grab them to look up how to solve a puppy problem.
The most important thing that you can do is to relax and read as much as you can about puppy training. Dogs, especially puppies, are very attentive to your actions and facial expressions, along with your tone of voice and touch and if you're not calm and relaxed with the puppy, then that puppy won't be calm and relaxed either.
Just know that the first week is going to feel like the hardest one with your puppy, as you teach it house and bathroom manners, but after that, things should work very smoothly for both you and your puppy, especially if you start training your puppy at least the day after you get it.
The first training that you should give your puppy, is to train it to recognize your voice, to recognize its name, and to let it know that YOU are the one in charge. Also, you should spend at least 2 weeks just bonding with your puppy before starting to train it anything past housetraining, so that you can form a bond with your puppy and help it to get settled into your home.

Answer 3

I doubt you're scared. You're probably just overwhelmed with anticipation. Puppies are a lot of work and you're probably worried about committing yourself to this. Puppies can be as much work as babies at times because they require constant attention. If you think you're prepared to give the puppy all the love and care that he or she requires, then just try to calm down and look forward to bringing such a pleasant life altering change into your life. If you're scared that you won't care for the puppy well, then carefully evaluate whether you are the best person to have this puppy. If not, then don't go through with bringing one home. Good luck!

Answer 4

Well if you just recently had something happen to your dog before maybe you are worried the puppy will not live up to your expectations. This is normal... I did this when I got my puppy too. You just have so many feelings and emotions about it. Hope everything works out!

Answer 5

There is always that uneasy feeling about a new dog. Make sure you do your research, if the seller isn't asking you just as many questions as you do, you should be concerned about the dogs history. Make certain you crate train him/her and only give the animal enough room to turn around in the cage. Animals do not defecate where they sleep, if you give them the extra space in the crate they will do their "business" there. Keep your commands simple and to two syllables. Dogs merely understand the tone and infliction in your voice. So stay consistent with your commands, also any thing you do as far as teaching him/her, use hand signals. I.E., I use one finger up for sit, two for stay, pointed down for come, so on and so forth. Lastly, don't be nervous, be excited!! Your new pet will sense your angst and take advantage of you. You are just a member of the pack to them and you must be the Alpha! Good Luck!!

Answer 6

u most likly r so happy and want your new puppy to stay safe. remember to puppy proof your houz. no small stuff anywere and get babygates for were u dont want your puppy. a dog is a big responsibility and most people cant handle the poor little creature and they get put in a shelter. and if they do not find a home or stay in the shelter to long there is no room for other pets to come in and they r put down before they ever had a chance. that is wat bothers me the most. people not doing researsh and getting a pet when they cant ever or even dont know how to take care of it. so just make sure u r ready for this pet and get it fixed so it dont have more puppys that u gota find a home for. cuz at least one of them will be put down. and then i will cry and blame u!

Answer 7

If you get a book on puppy training and care, you will know what to do and get confidence.

Answer 8

i dont no, do u think u cant train it, did u have an old dog that u miss, do u feel unready, is ur home big enough, do u have time to train it.

im not sure if an of those r ur problem but i hope they help. It could be just anxiety.

Answer 9

Because it's like having a baby?
The new puppy is going to need LOTS of attention and care.
Maybe deep down you feel like you aren't going to be able to handle it.

Answer 10

Maybe your nervous?

Dont worry, your SOO luckY!!!

My parents wont let me get one =[

What kind of Dog are you getting?

What are you gonna name him? Ill recommend the name cookie =]

i think your just anxious.
Try talking to someone about your new puppy.,


EDIT

Aww im sorry about your begal. =[
Your just nervous that youll do something wrong.
Dont worry all you need to remember is that
Puppies Need Love and food
=]