07/11/2023
Do the Puppy Blues the end?
My answer to this is , for some people they never return , for others , there will be things that can still trigger some of those feelings.
For me , some of those Puppy Blues feelings can certainly still appear , and below are some of the things which have triggered them for me :
💙When Ralph is unwell
💙The Adolescent phase sure triggered it at times
💙Very stressful situations especially when out and about
💙When he developed separation anxiety after we moved to a new town
The difference is , those feelings and emotions don’t tend to be as intense and don’t tend to stick around as long as they did during the first few months Ralph was home , I also understand why I’m feeling what I feel.
I have developed ways to cope with the feelings of anxiousness and worry , but I can still struggle with it all.
Some things I have found which have worked for me :
💙Going for a walk by myself
💙Having a shower , with the music turned up
💙Going for a walk somewhere isolated with Ralph
💙Playing the 1,2,3 counting game with Ralph if we are out and about and those feelings start to appear
💙Finding a good support group who I can train Ralph together with that don’t judge us
💙Talking to my husband about it ( this is where the private puppy blues Facebook group is helpful if you don’t feel comfortable chatting to people you know about it)
For some people , they go through a week of the puppy blues and then they never go through it again , others struggle through it for months , some even a year. For some , the initial puppy blues go away , but then appear again when adolescent hits , or if the dog develops separation anxiety , reactivity or is worried about the world outside.
It can be hard , and it can feel lonely.
But know , you aren’t “crazy” and you aren’t alone 💙 join the private Facebook Group for a safe place to be : https://www.facebook.com/groups/5924511800927289/?ref=share_group_link
