Jen – one of my top priorities was to spend most of my free time with Chester. It still is. If you work like I do, you obviously can’t spend all your time with her. I’m not sure that would be really healthy for either of you anyway.

Sounds like she’s actually doing better than you thought. I think she just loves you, and puppies whine and cry to get their way. That’s only normal. Human babies do the same thing.

I agree, it’s very overwhelming, and I don’t think I’d ever get a puppy again. That being said, I’d never trade Chester or his puppyhood for anything.

You’re doing great. Hang in there, friend!