You don’t know each other at all. You don’t know what he’s thinking.
And that’s when the terror hits.
And just like falling in love, you realize no matter how much you think you’re prepared, you’re not.
I’ve entertained the notion of having a dog. I like the idea of a loyal companion accompanying me on my walks. I like the idea of something cute looking up at me. I like the IDEA of having a dog.
But the reality is I know NOTHING about raising a puppy. I have no idea how to take care of it! What if I screw it up?
What if I kill it?
I told Lorenzo he couldn’t go back to work until the puppy was an adult. He couldn’t leave me alone with Biscuit!
It was terrifying.
(Lorenzo did leave me alone with Biscuit. I’m fine now.) (In case you were wondering.)
4. It’s Difficult to Say “NO”
Just like saying “NO” to having sex too soon, it was just as difficult to say “NO” to Biscuit when he wanted to jump on the sofa.
I really, really wanted him to come to me. It would be great to cuddle with him on the sofa, but it was our second day. I had to say “NO.”
Jumping on furniture is not a habit I want to encourage.
Friends couldn’t belive my willpower. Most of them said, “You’ll give in. You can’t resist. You’ll have to have him with you on your sofa.”
But I knew if I let him have his way from the beginning, I’d pay for it in the long-run. I knew he wouldn’t respect me.
I knew he’d walk all over me. Spoiled.
And I knew that once I said “YES” it would be very, very difficult to say “NO” again. If ever.
(Okay, I admit … I’ve let him up a few times, but … not EVERY time!:))
5. It’s Work, but It’s So Worth It
Like a romantic relationship, having a new puppy is a lot of work.
