Batmom

I think the "removing couch privilege" is just to keep the humans safe for the time being. If you feel comfortable working around her issue and can use the couch yourself without crowding her, I wouldn't bother keeping her off. She likely sees it as a safe spot where she can nap/observe in peace. If you decide to keep her off, no need to wait to catch her in a growly moment. Just teach her (gently and with treats) a cheerful "off" command, and direct her (with a nice treat toss) to a comfy dog bed nearby.

Time will help. I would also follow greysmom's suggestions of limiting hugs and kisses and petting while she's lying down, for the time being. Will help partner to carry a pocketful of the best treats in the universe and toss/drop one for her when partner is passing nearby or sitting down near her. That will help her learn to more quickly associate partner with wonderful things.

Maybe add a non-skid rug for the laminate? That is what we did. We added it for other reasons but it does make the zoomy loops much safer.

Thank you!

Sounds like you are doing very well on working through things! Some dogs can be snippy, as you've found, about being approached/nudged when lying down. Often that disappears in time as you get to know each other. You can sometimes help things along by dropping a few treats near her when you pass near her bed; don't need to stop or speak to her, just drop a couple delicious little morsels on your way by. (FWIW, one of mine sleeps at night in a soft-sided exercise pen -- big enough for a bodacious bed; keeps everybody safe.) After things have settled a bit more, do a search in this forum on "trading up." You can use that procedure to teach a pretty good "Drop it!" It takes a lot of practice to get a dog to drop a raw bone on command, but lesser objects are easier. You did well to get it away from her, by the way.

Gentle hugs to you in the loss of such a darling boy. You are right -- time is irrelevant when you are so deeply and truly in love. Godspeed, Bosco.

She clearly had the most wonderful life with you, and vice versa. I'm sorry she had to leave. I believe that over the bridge, there is an inexhaustible supply of both squirrels and shoes. Godspeed, sweetie.

He had a wonderful life for you and that doesn't make it even a smidgen easier. I'm so sorry. Godspeed, sweetheart.

I'm sorry for your loss. Godspeed, handsome .

Hugs. Godspeed, sweetheart.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Nite.

. Best thoughts.

What a tragic loss. I'm so sorry. Godspeed, handsome.

Cleptogrey, we use whatever dose is for 65 lb dogs. I don't remember how the Comfortis is dosed, but we stuck with the label. The only issue we had with Comfortis is that the pups wouldn't eat it out of hand -- had to be broken in pieces and doused in peanutbuttter first. We switched to Nexguard because we have ticks hereabouts (ick). I do always give these meds shortly after a meal.

Fipronil is OK. We too have better results with the oral products (Comfortis, Nexgard).

Agree with tbhounds. Hope it helps him!

No advice to add, just best thoughts for you and your pup.

Beautiful. Thank you.

Aw, hope 2 more weeks will do the trick. Hugs to you and your conehead.

Would love to see some pictures of your boy. I don't think he could be upset with you. You loved him, and you did all that anyone can do for a dog. Hugs.

I'm so sorry. Sometimes there is just nothing you can do. Godspeed, good boy.

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, handsome.

I'm sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Jake.

Best thoughts!