ShebasMom

I have a 4-foot wooden fence in my front yard with gaps similar to those. Sheba has never jumped the fence (maybe because there's no grass and only stepping stones and river rock so she can't get in a good sprint). What has happened, though, is she has from time to time put her head through a gap and lost her collar backing out. Has happened to other greys I've had as guests too. I doubt if a hound could squeeze through a gap but the head will fit so be careful of choking if it gets stuck.

I have the reverse--Sheba barks at all other breeds passing by, plus skateboarders, bicyclists, people walking by, motorcycles, you name it. My front yard is fenced in so anything going by when she's there gets barked at. She's not out there alone so I just get her to stop and bring her inside. She's a barker by nature, mostly at me for attention.

That was cute!

And a black hound at that!

I love the black hounds! He's so handsome. Congratulations!

I'm so very sorry that it has come to this decision, but it's the right one. Having the vet come to the house is going to make it a bit easier on both you and Nova. My heart goes out to both of you.

Maybe get the gabapentin from the vet while fighting for the refill? Or is the problem at the vet's?

I've been bitten by Sheba a few times over the years, some were puncture wounds that bled and also left bruising. I just clean the wound, apply Neosporin, put a bandaid on it, and done. Never got infected.

Beautiful hound! Nice video. Just an observation, not a criticism, but you're holding the leash rather lightly at times and if she bolts at something you could have a hound on the loose? Happened to me once when I'd only had Sheba a brief time. Nice walk though.

I'm still with Embrace and have been relatively happy with them. Premium goes up every year (Sheba is 12+ years now), but I'll stick with Embrace until the end. From time to time I've had to dispute (via website chat or email) an item they first didn't reimburse but have been successful at getting reimbursed by quoting what the policy says.

No helpful hints here but what a beautiful boy!

Perhaps try www.bestvaluepetsupplies.biz ?

A friend of mine here in Florida would wet her hounds with water before their walks to help keep them cooler.

Sheba sheds about twice a year and definitely is shedding right now. I carefully use a Furminator grooming tool on her now and then when outside. Helps a lot.

MUZZLE! Use it if you were given one or get one right away!

I'm glad you chose pet insurance through your employer. The premium not going up as the pet ages is a huge advantage (although $90/month is high for a start) and 90% reimbursement is good, too. My Sheba is 12 now and my annual premium went up (again) and was $1,313 for this year: $500 deductible, $5,000 maximum annual, $1,000 maximum annual dental illness, 80% reimbursement, no lifetime maximum, and includes annual $450 100% reimbursement for wellness exams/vaccinations, bloodwork, dental cleanings, and some other procedures. My pet insurance is with Embrace. I got long-term care insurance through my employer at a reduced cost back in 1997, kept it when I retired in 2006, and it's still a good deal and I'm glad I got it.

Agree with all and he should have been neutered.

Just learned today that Embrace IS reimbursing me the required amount. They finally realized their mistake.

Actually filing a complaint with a different state's BBB DID work for me. Different issue, though, because was a canceled riverboat cruise, not insurance related, where the company in a letter said I'd get a refund but then changed the policy and said no refund after all. Filing the complaint with the BBB got me my refund in that case.

Oh, how sad. RIP sweet Scout.

So, I stuck with Embrace for the upcoming year. Now I'm having a dispute with Embrace regarding Sheba's dental March 16, 2020, under the new coverage year. I paid $390 for a Wellness Plan covering $450 that covers among other things dental scale and polish and other costs required for the dental (IV catheter w/ fluids, anesthesia Sevoflo, penicillin injection, and antibiotic post-dental). For Sheba's 2019 dental, Embrace reimbursed me the total cost for the dental including the other costs; however, for this current dental they only reimbursed me $88 for only the dental scale and polish. Totally against what the Wellness Plan policy says ("It is a separate product from Embrace’s accident and illness insurance policy. Therefore, wellness claims do not have a copayment, nor do they count toward the insurance deductible"). I hope to get the Wellness Plan refund I am due and have threatened to file a complaint with the Ohio Better Business Bureau if I don't.

What a lovely picture of Luna. She looks very much like my Sheba, who is 12 years old January 23. I am so sorry for your loss. Rest well sweet Luna.

For those who are mandated to self-isolate or self-quarantine and those who are self-isolating as advised, it will be very interesting to learn how different hounds react when life goes back to normal and you're not staying home 24/7. For me, I stay at home a lot anyway, so for Sheba it will be business as usual, but I'll bet some of you will have to start alone training all over again.

I'm so glad you'll have someone come to your house to ease Luna's passing. My heart goes out to you and Luna. Know that she is loved and you're doing the best for her.

Sheba has been a barker since I got her in 2009. Mostly at me when inside but also outside at people walking by (I have a fenced front yard as well as side and back), walking their dogs, cats in the neighborhood, skateboarders, bicyclists, etc. I get her back inside when those occur. As for barking at me, it's for attention, I know, so I ignore her and she usually goes away and settles down. My sister was visiting this weekend and Sheba barked more than usual because we were talking a lot and ignoring her. She wanted attention, which I gave at times, but we also ignored her and she soon stopped and settled down. Just turning away doesn't work for me, so I put my hands over my eyes and that works. So, yes, ignoring does help.