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My puppy is about 6 months now. I've had her for about a month. I hear multiple people say what a great companion dogs are, how smart and loyal they are. Currently it seems like work. Teaching her not to eat stuff off the ground, behavior training, buying all sorts of toys like snuffle mats, flirt poles, Kongs, stuffed animals just to keep her busy, entertained, or trying to sharpen her dog skills.
I'm starting to feel a little resentful. And while I did expect this to a degree, I'm just wondering when this magical, wonderful dog will start emerging from this floppy, ditzy, watch-me-every-second puppy. I know it depends on the size, breed of the dog but I'd love to hear from others whose dog started off as this thing that just needed to be tended to, but turned into a manageable, lovable, companion because right now all she feels like is a chore.
Usually between 8 mo and a year is when I have found they start to figure life out. Still tons of energy and don't always do what you would like but at least In my experience they start chewing less and start to listen more. Less bitting and running off and things like that. The first year is tough but once you get through that and start to see them grow up and the training stick it's so worth it
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