LATE BLOOMERS ROCKET LAUNCH: The beautiful, brutal truth about getting a puppy
Jul 16, 2025
Rich and Rox dive into the chaotic reality of bringing home their puppy, Rocket. They share unexpected challenges like sleepless nights, furniture devastation, and the struggle with training. Highlighting Rox's ADHD, they explore impulsive decision-making intertwined with their desire for companionship. Amidst puppy blues and regrets, Rocket profoundly impacts Rox's mental health, becoming her cherished companion. The episode blends humor and heartfelt moments, illustrating the highs and lows of puppy ownership.
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Longtime Obsession Becomes Reality
- Rox obsessively pushed for a dog for years and finally convinced Rich after moving into a house with a garden.
- They visited rescues and initially doubted the choice when Rocket first came home.
Early Puppy Regret And Training Win
- Rox experienced intense regret and doom in the early days because of sleep deprivation and responsibility.
- They followed trainer Will Atherton's course which helped crate and toilet train Rocket early on.
ADHD Fuels Unrealistic Future Feeling
- Rox links ADHD-driven fantasy to impulsive decisions like getting a dog without feeling the future hard parts.
- The hard reality only becomes clear once they're living it, not while fantasizing.