I think you seem like a nice guy and I think the dog was a good idea. Your mom told you to get a dog as a "babe-magnet", but what she probably wanted for you was a companion to help you out of your depression. Pets are great for that. She probably saw that you didn't really bond with your cat all that well and thought a dog might do the trick instead.
But why did you pick such a big dog breed if you live in an apartment? You need to swap it for a smaller dog. Not all small dogs are feminine-looking either. There are lots of terrier breeds & crosses that look like little tough guys. Plus, girls could be intimidated by a large dog like a German Shepard.
Is it normal to want to give up a puppy after a few days?
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I think you seem like a nice guy and I think the dog was a good idea. Your mom told you to get a dog as a "babe-magnet", but what she probably wanted for you was a companion to help you out of your depression. Pets are great for that. She probably saw that you didn't really bond with your cat all that well and thought a dog might do the trick instead.
But why did you pick such a big dog breed if you live in an apartment? You need to swap it for a smaller dog. Not all small dogs are feminine-looking either. There are lots of terrier breeds & crosses that look like little tough guys. Plus, girls could be intimidated by a large dog like a German Shepard.