BatterseaBrindl

So sorry Lexi had to go. Sounds like she was loved by many!

For a senior dog, this would be my suggestion, too.

How old is she and how long have you hadher? Perhaps she felt secure in her crate and would prefer to eat in there. I'd feed the dogs in different rooms so that Oliver does not eat hers. Perhaps he is intimidating her into not finishing.

I am also in a high tick area...and deer ticks are very visible with just the naked eye. They're black and about the size of a pin head. And yes... they DO swell up. A lot!

How's Bella's eye today?

I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dawn. to you ....and your DS

and it doesn't happen again. We've had extreme winds today too.

For heavens sake...give it up. Not all dogs are good with children. The OP has made a very hard, but wise, decision. The dog is going to a good loving home.

Oh Ryan... I am so, so sorry for the loss of your Dino. Having 'been there, done that' too many times, I understand, like so many others here, the pain you're going through. Only we know what a small price we pay for the love we have received from our pets. The sadness and loss, no matter how powerful it may be, is an insufficient measure of the joy we have been given.

I swear by Traumeel for horse, hound and human. http://traumeel.us/ The Grey's vet is a Chiro/Accupuncturist and also is certified in Chinese herbs and it is also her 'go to' medication. The cream is really good for muscle soreness, and I have given the drops to the horses.

I am so sorry for the loss of you beautiful girl. Hopefully the new boy will start to make you smile.

So very sorry for the loss of your special girl. Remember the good times...

So sorry for the loss of your boy. Remember the good times....

So very sorry for your loss. Remember the good times....

A friend of mines horse had cellulitis in a hind leg. He had it a couple of times. There was a LOT of fluid build-up and the entire leg was extremely swollen and 'tight'. Very painful. I believe they found he had a minor scratch on his leg that got infected.

Agree about the fear of storms! I have three Greys and none are afraid of storms/loud noises. However, our GSD was terrified. The Pointer was also reactive. Not sure why she'd want to stay out in the wind...perhaps there are extra good smells, as suggested above.

So sorry for the loss of your gorgeous girl. Remember the good times...

You are 'rewarding' her every time you go and tell her to be quiet and lay down. I know it is hard...but PLEASE just do nothing when she cries an whines. NOTHING. Do not look at her. Do not speak. Try to not even move. Pretend she is not there. We have 'been there, done that' and I know how hard it is to do NOTHING. We have been dealing with a barking hound in the late afternoons. ..he just wants an early supper After three or four days of totally ignoring him, it has almost dissappeared. He barks so loud and close to my head that my hair blows from his breath. I just plug my ears and sit very still. Yesterday he only barked 4 or 5 really loud ones, then went and laid down.

Yes...area rugs. Make sure you get ones with a firm rubber backing so they don't slip around when he walks on them. They are cheap at Costco. You may have to get enough to carpet a very large area for him, but once he's used to your home you can start spreading them around, so he'll have to step on the slippery floor.

My guys will also get up and move if they're cool....we keep the house at 60 overnight. Brrrr. They wear their fleecy jammies and don't budge from 10 pm to 6 am.

So, so sorry for the loss of your handsome fellow. Remember the good times.....

So very sorry for the loss of your carrot-eating fellow.

Love that captures the heart and touches the soul remains forever. Hold those special memories close to your heart.

You must be vigilant in keeping 'inappropriate' things out if his reach. Do not leave ANYTHING at all on your counter. Nothing. At. All. Ever. If he is chewing shoes or remotes or kleenex or ???? ...then do not leave these 'innapropriate' items where he can get them. Put them in a drawer or closet or on a very high shelf or in a cupboard. This may be inconvenient for you, but it will save you a lot of anguish. If you cannot totally dog-proof your house then muzzle him. As well...dogs don't 'think' like humans. I'm not convinced that a dog 'thinks' that you are going to the park without him. He just wants to be with you ..and you are going off in the car at a time that is not in your daily routine. Yes!! Keeping a schedule is critical to seeing improvment in your dog. And it sounds as if he has come a long way and it is good that you realize that fact.