We have had our puppy Cooper since December 13th when my parents brought him to us from Pocatello. My sister, Celeste got Cooper and had him for a month or so before getting caught by her landlords and was forced to give him away. Ryan and I have been talking about getting a dog for a few years now, so we thought let's try it out. Cooper was a very good dog, and he is very cute. BUT with him still being a puppy, he needed lots of attention and it was very difficult for me. I am not a dog lover and I really tried to have a house dog for my husband and my kids. But it just got to be too much for me. I was the one who was home with him all day and I just couldn't play with him like he needed me to. He seemed lonely and even when the girls got home from school they ran off to do other things and didn't really give him the attention he needed and deserved. Plus Ryan and I were waking up 2-3 times a night for 4 months to take him potty. I wasn't used to losing so much sleep! So I was a little agitated some days because of that. And even when we took him potty he would still pee on our kitchen floor or leave a "present" for us in the living room 3-4 times a week. He knows to go outside but if we weren't aware that he was waiting by the back door to take him, my poor garbage can in the kitchen is where he would do his business. And I found out he sure likes to chew up things too! I found that out right away after several pillows were destroyed. Ahh!
The worse part was Ryan and I were arguing over him more and more. We didn't like that Cooper was coming between us. It just wasn't worth it. So we decided we needed to find a new home for Cooper. The girls were pretty sad about giving him away, and I felt horrible for a few weeks. I even went back on my decision and decided to keep him regardless of my feelings or frustrations with him, but then after stepping in his pee for the 5th time, I would be in a rage all over again and later came the tears!
I was done.
Sorry girls.
Sorry Ryan.
How about we get a fish? Eh?
Actually when I mentioned getting a fish and a few water frogs, they were all cheers and smiles.
YES. They liked Cooper a whole lot and played with him sometimes, but I am grateful they weren't completely attached to him as I thought they were. So it was an easier transition to make then I thought it was going to be. We found a great home for Cooper and I know he is going to be much happier in his new home. The lady that bought him has 3 other dogs and Cooper was playing with them instantly! She said she tends to spoil her pets. Well that is great! He will love being spoiled.
