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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP - we have a five month old puppy, two kids, and both parents working full-time, so I totally totally get being burned out on the dog. No judgment at all - it's really really hard. And I think it's really one of those things that you can't know how hard it is until you actually have a dog. They warn you, of course, but until you're living it, it's hard to internalize. All that said, I would do a person assessment. Are you like 60% of the time happy you have a dog, but it's just you're feeling totally overwhelmed and need a break? Throw some money at the problem - put him in doggie daycare a couple of times a week, get a dog walker, etc. I've found that when I feel like it's just me every freaking time the dog needs attention/walking, I burn out pretty quickly. But when I get a break and don't feel like it's all on me, then I love the dog and love taking him for a walk or playing with him. Absolutely your kids can/should help. Even at age 9. They can take him out back and run around in circles, they can take him for a walk around the block. They can play fetch/tug inside. They want the dog, they MUST be responsible for both the downsides and the upsides - it's a good lesson for your kids, think about it that way. When you take on a commitment, sometimes it's hard, but you suck it up and you do what you need to do. You're teaching them the wrong lesson right now, even though it's probably easier for you just to do everything and let them off the hook. All that said, if you're totally miserable, never enjoying the dog, and are just completely wracked with guilt and regret, then please let yourself just find a new loving home for the pup. There are so many families that want a dog right now (it took us five months to get one from a rescue over the winter!!). You will be able to find someone, and the earlier/younger the better. Sometimes it just doesn't work out, and he will adjust just fine, especially so young.[/quote]
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