Netizen Cries For Help As Friend’s Disturbing Obsession With New Pup Takes Worrisome Turn

“She has been possessive and has babysat him nonstop.”

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• March 5, 2024

If you've ever ventured into the depths of Quora, you know it's a wild ride. From bizarre conspiracy theories to heartfelt life advice, it's basically the land of endless inquiries

However, amidst the sea of queries, one caused quite a stir. Imagine this: a friend gets a new puppy, and suddenly, they're in full-on parent mode. 

They're possessive, they're protective, and they're doling out instructions like it’s a military camp. But that’s not even all; a simple attempt to pick up the new pup triggered a legendary snap from the new pawrent.

They accused our confused Quoran friend of picking him up ‘the wrong way,’ citing back problems as the repercussions. Was there a way they could ask their friend to dial it down a notch without causing a rift in their friendship?

Let’s start off with some hard-hitting facts; the military pawrent wasn’t wrong—Picking up a puppy incorrectly can indeed lead to back problems.

Think of it like this: would you want someone to hoist you up like a sack of potatoes? Probably not, right? Well, the same goes for puppies. Putting undue stress on their developing spine leads to potential back problems down the line. 

You couldn’t really blame the pup parent for making sure her canine grows up healthy and strong, could you?

And if you didn’t already know this, getting a puppy is like signing up for a crash course in round-the-clock responsibility. It's a seismic shift in lifestyle, and new pup parents are bound to be a little, well, extra. 

So, cut your friend some slack, will you? They're just trying to navigate this wild world of puppy parenthood.

This Quoran needs answers

Your life completely changes when you adopt a puppy

You have to babysit a puppy non-stop in the first many months of its life. You can’t just leave it for extended periods of time. Your life completely changes its nature when you adopt a puppy — it’s part of the deal.

OP’s friend is just being nervous as a new owner. But she will settle in soon

New and nervous owners eventually “settle into it”. I would not be too concerned with a friend being a bit over-protective in the first weeks or months.

The owner of the pup has the final say on who and how others interact with their fur baby

“Yes, you can injure a puppy by picking them up incorrectly. Their growth plates are not yet closed.”

Her dog, her choice. OP needs to step back for a bit until her friend feels comfortable

Navigating the world of puppy ownership can be ruff, especially for first-time pawrents. So, if your friend seems a bit possessive or particular about their new fur baby, don’t be too hard on them.

And maybe with a crash course in proper puppy handling, Puppy Puzzler and their friend can weather the storm together. After all, what are friends for, if not for sharing the joys and challenges of pet parenthood?

What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments.

Jesse