Nearly two in five dog owners admit they felt regret, doubt, and even resentment after bringing home a new puppy – with 56% left shocked by how hard their new pet was to look after.
More than seven in ten (71%), of 2,000 dog owners polled, said that having a new pup was like having a newborn baby – with a quarter even suggesting an infant child would be less demanding.
And 37% admitted they suffered from negative feelings – or “puppy blues” – after bringing home a new pooch, with 47% saying their life changed more than they had anticipated.
