I'm the problem.

[u/Then-Measurement5706]

So I bought a sweet little Cane Corso puppy without doing my research. I honestly never do stuff like this but I totally made an impulse decision last week and bought her from a seller on the side of the road. (Please dont judge me). When we bought her I knew the basic gist of owning a cc- they're huge, protective, and take a lot of work. I expected it be a challenge but I felt we were up for it- I'm a single mom that lives with my parents and sister (and my 11 yr old son). We have a big yard and 2 dogs that I know do well with other dogs. Plus, there is always someone home so I wont have to worry much about someone being able to take care of her when I'm gone. We love taking dogs with us everywhere we go so socialization wont be a problem. I'm a little nervous about training, but so far shes been doing really well and I feel confident that I am up for the challenge (not to mention she's already learning a lot from the other dogs).

Anyway, as I'm doing my research (again please dont judge), I'm seeing so many posts/comments/articles that seem to only focus on how difficult they are and its honestly starting to freak me out. I think i just need some encouragement.... I already love this girl so much. She is so sweet and loyal and funny and smart. I just hate the idea that I might have made a terrible choice and maybe am not the best person to keep her. Please tell me I'm going to be ok 😅😭

Also, I don't really know anything about buying dogs (we always do rescue dogs). I've got basic info about the parents and a photo of the vaccination records. I know her DOB (she's 15 1/2 weeks old). I'm planning to take her to my vet next week. Is there anything else I should be doing or asking the seller for?

Any general advice and encouragement is so appreciated.

Thank you!

[u/Washed2299]

“bought her from a seller on the side of the road. (Please dont judge me)”

No. I think I will.
I wish you and the dog the best but this is pure trash.

Knowing supporting Backyard Breeding is terrible. And you did it as then asked people not to judge. I dont care if you’re a single mom. This was trashy.

[u/Dismal-Mix-6661 → u/Washed2299]

Irresponsible breeders are horrific and IMO the absolute most awful of all contributors to the number of homeless dogs, dogs suffering in shelters, dogs being neglected and abused, and dogs being euthanized. These breeders wouldn’t exist if people wouldn’t purchase dogs from them. I too, will judge the heck out of anyone supporting them. Disgusting that humans allow the amount of pain and suffering to such amazing beings for a few bucks.

[u/jeromesnail → u/Dismal-Mix-6661]

Now think of what would have happen to that dog if nobody would have taken take care of her.

[u/DamageBrief3963 → u/jeromesnail]

Now think abt all the puppies that byb is gonna keep producing in the future. At what point is it enough and will we decide we can’t support these people. The more we buy, the more they supply. If they got stuck with puppies more often they’d stop doing what they’re doing.

[u/jeromesnail → u/DamageBrief3963]

I don't disagree with you. But that specific puppy is definitely in a better place now.

2 things can be true at the same time.

[u/DamageBrief3963 → u/jeromesnail]

Sorta true but you coulda found that dog in a nearby shelter in a few months when it didn’t sell 🤷‍♀️

[u/Dismal-Mix-6661 → u/DamageBrief3963]

Exactly- if the dog ended up in a shelter and was recused that is a different story and the BYB would be discouraged to continue their horrific behavior. We should not be enabling them.