u/draqiin

I just got a cute little silver boy (Arlo) on the 9th , he's 8 weeks old . Im overwhelmed to the point of tears.

Ive wanted a dog for years, ive put so much planning into this. I know hes just a baby but he wont settle, tries to eat everything except his toys. I work as a vet tech and can take him to work, but I dont have the time to take days to crate train because i go back to work on tuesday and i dont want to just shut him in there and make it a bad experience ( im trying but ive never done it before and the time limit is stressing me out), and im exhausted. I havent slept much because of the puppy which i expected but still. Im in tears as i write. My partner would help but we dont live together yet and she has her own job and pets. My parents live an hour away.

I have a playpen too but as soon as he realizes he cant get out, he acts the same as he does in the crate and cries and tries to break out.

I would have booked more time off around getting him except i already had a vacation booked when the breeder gave me the take home date and like a dumbass I opted out of the 2 week training program they offered. I do not know what I was thinking. Now im scared i've made a huge mistake. I dont know. Im not asking to be berrated for any mistakes I just would like some support and advice or something that helps because its been 3 days and i'm just so anxious.