Hey, this is my life, and my "pups" are three years old (ok, and one ten-month-old). But, all the time I'm not doing stuff with them, I'm thinking about what I'll do next. OK, work gets in the way a bit, but planning the things I'm going to do with my tribe is one of my real pleasures. I should be more organised, I could be so much better if I prepared proper training plans, but, hell, we have so much fun. I like to think it shows in the way we interact with each other. Yes, it's daunting at first, but if you look at the endless list of things you have to train as, instead, an endless list of possible games to play, then that trepidation can turn to excitement. You're not on a timetable. Just enjoy the time you spend with your puppy and the rest will slot into place
I can totally relate, I felt similarly! Since my pup slept so much, I would get chores done while he was snoozing, then when he was awake do short training sessions (a few minutes or so - sit, come, kennel, etc..). Maybe a short car ride, try out the leash in the house, take the puppy around the house with you as you do chores, introduce house sounds like the vacuum, the blender, etc. Lots of snuggles!
I have actually made peace with the fact that although Harley was incredibly cute as a pup, it was okay to not like her very much. I still loved her and cared for her but they are so needy as little pups. I only really started bonding with her once we could start training classes together when she turned about 8 months - my DH did the younger classes with her. I absolutely LOVE Harley to bits, and I LOVE and LIKE the dog she is now because I feel like I can connect and communicate with her so much more. But puppyhood was hard and I cried many tears.
