Stilton the Mighty
- Thread starter HAH
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- Sydney, Australia
Everything is 100 times harder when you are sleep-deprived. I hope things settle soon 
Jacqui-S
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- Fife, Scotland
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
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- West Yorkshire, UK
Just as you think you've got yourself and your pup into a tolerably workable routine, teething comes along, accompanied by the growth spurt, and possibly just a little of the huge excitement that comes with having a new pup wearing off a bit. Added to this you have renewed sleep disturbance.
I found this stage tough even though I had retired, so be kind to yourselves going through it, because like it or not, it is a Thing that must be Done!
You're doing really well, just hang on in there a bit longer, keep repeating the mantra, and before too long things will start to settle down again, this time with no more major disruptions (eg teething) in store. That's when the really lovely times start and carry on......
I found this stage tough even though I had retired, so be kind to yourselves going through it, because like it or not, it is a Thing that must be Done!
You're doing really well, just hang on in there a bit longer, keep repeating the mantra, and before too long things will start to settle down again, this time with no more major disruptions (eg teething) in store. That's when the really lovely times start and carry on......
Thanks team! I appreciate the solidarity, and it is of course part of the rich tapestry we weave when we entirely voluntarily get a new pup 
This is it in a nutshell, and the only way forward is through so through we must go - and make as good a fist of it as possible. I would pay a million pounds for 3 nights of uninterrupted sleep, I'm rubbish at functioning on empty for more than a few days. One day, not too far away, we'll look back and laugh...
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- The Hague, The Netherlands
I remember going through this post part puppydom. I took him out for a walk at 4 in the morning and his razor sharp teeth cutting the bottoms of my favourite jeans and then the ripping of my jacket sleeve cuff. I walked down the street with tears trickling all due to lack of sleep. We have all been there and we know the bigger picture is well worth it. I laugh about it now and I made my jeans into 3/4 lengths for spring and welly wearing!
He is gorgeous on your photos though... And in a couple of months he will be much calmer and will soon become a lovely companion to you all.
I'm just remembering that we used to call Merlin 'Maelstrom' when he was a puppy...
I'm just remembering that we used to call Merlin 'Maelstrom' when he was a puppy...
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- Malvern Worcestershire
Such a handsome and alert looking boy.
Jacqui-S
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- Location
- Fife, Scotland
He looks wonderful 
So different already.
So different already.
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
- Location
- West Yorkshire, UK
If it's any comfort at all, Joy was the pup I found most challenging of them all, but has grown to be possibly the adult dog with whom I have the strongest bond. The two could of course be due to entirely other factors, but I do sometimes like to think that those very hard early days have paid off in our connection and understanding of each other.
Maybe a cheering thought to hang on to, should you feel the need. xxx
Maybe a cheering thought to hang on to, should you feel the need. xxx
We had a detailed look at his teeth yesterday and there are clear gaps and new growth so this matches with observations over the last few weeks. Tricky to tell but we think he’s got his new canines and several of his front teefs, with premolars and molars following on. Poor baby is really putting in some work!
Boogie
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- Manchester UK
So handsome. 
This made me laugh. We always referred to Harv as 'Hurricane Harvey' - part Duracell Bunny, part Taz of Tasmania, and part like the donkey from Arabian Knights / Banana Splits (yes, I'm that old!) when his tail is pulled. A virtual
to anybody that remembers the name of the said donkey
Sasume?/Sazume?zasume Can't spell itThis made me laugh. We always referred to Harv as 'Hurricane Harvey' - part Duracell Bunny, part Taz of Tasmania, and part like the donkey from Arabian Knights / Banana Splits (yes, I'm that old!) when his tail is pulled. A virtual
Yes! I can't spell it either but that's it
Definitely good bonding time during those tough teething weeks!
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- Sydney, Australia