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I have read the crazy things randomness does, but it takes committment. On a Saturday in the middle of the day, get dressed and grab your keys and sit on the couch for 10 minutes. Drive em nuts! Or on a weekday but you happen to be off, just go straight into your car from your pj's and sit there for 10 mins! But it's all the idea of getting them used to anything can happen and this doesn't associate with that.

I too remember Wally. So sorry It's never long enough

I remember a wonderful success story a couple years ago by someone who was working constantly with her pup. She lived in an apartment and the pup was vocal and the whole bit. She talked to the neighbours so they understood, she did SO much training, did the radio thing, did the crate thing, the not crate thing, the stuffies and toys and kongs and cameras and it paid off. I wish I could remember the username.

Great idea Roo. Keep at it!

Forever using this now. Ryder has a few, kind of alarming but makes him distinguished?

It's nice to hear you are trying your hardest to work with him. Some furkids do need some work, and some have few issues. You will be building a wonderful relationship together. 7 months is still new to some greys. My Kasey didn't come out of his shell until a year, but my Ryder, he was who he was in 3 months. With that said though, it isn't a bad idea either to consider approaching your adoption group for help, or even re-homing. Maybe he was just trying to tell you he really wanted his pjs on! I second the blanket idea though. I kind of think though that maybe he was trying to tell you something with how he's been acting. Maybe he is a bit tender in some spots, a chiro might be able to help with that. Get him to wear a muzzle for his initial session, and they will be able to tell if he's being reactive because of pain. Good luck and please keep us updated!

Hmmm, looks to me like those lumps and bumps that show up around the body from time to time. Let us know what the vet thinks!

So glad you got that figured out. Now treat those buggers! So glad you got that figured out. Now treat those buggers!

I crated for months for both my boys (in the living room) until I felt the time was right to have run of the house and then the bedroom at night. I feel like tethering in a strange room in the dark is asking for trouble. They like to spin and nest and then a leash might trip them, they are certainly not used to that imo. Loose in your room the first night with another dog that he's still getting used to, doesnt sound too awesome either. You might find that in a crate in your bedroom is the easiest at the onset. This keeps everyone safe while everyone is getting to know eachother. Remember, greys personalities are very different from day one vs day 365. And your home will be completely new to them, never experienced that before. They are used to crates, and at least being in the room with you will be less of a fearful situation for them. Be patient with him.

I often use slippery elm to help with D and irritated throats. Might be worth a shot with your pup to soothe her esophagus.

I would get him on a bland diet for a few days. Rice and broth, and then add some cooked chicken. It is not normal for a dog to throw up that violently (5 times) unless he got something into his system. His refusal to eat means that his system isnt't happy or that he is nauseous. It's good to give him Pepcid but it really is a bandaid for what seems like something more than just some excess acid. If you are able, I'd recommend getting some collodial silver and giving that orally for a day and some slippery elm with his meals to make his irritated system happy again. Protocol for CS is a a tablespoon or so every half hour, then every hour, then every three hours until you see his vomiting and D subside. Snacks before bed are wonderful things. Helps keep the tummy happy overnight, but usually that will alleviate bile in the morning, and it's routine, you'd be seeing bile every morning more regularly if it really was acid issue (trust me i'd know with pukey over here). How old is Keeper?

I wonder if it's just a constant type of reflux. Have you tried Pepcid at all? For a day? For a week?

Is the vomit full of food or is it yellow bile?

Boy oh boy, the force is strong with that one! How old is she and has she been successfully put under before?

Meds issue, not dental issue? They tried to put her under but she didn't react to it?

He sure is excited isn't he! I think you will get some good feedback, but you might need to start with distraction at the door, like a toy to play with you to get out some energy before bolting. Might want to think about baby gating the bottom of the stairs to start breaking his habit. Or maybe something taller in the way to just prevent him from going up for a little while.

The only thing I've had to worry about for weight is picking them up to put in the car, or if they are old or hurt to help them up (I'm a tiny thing). It's a different story IMO if you don't think you can lift the weight vs. one who doesn't behave on a walk.

UTI?

Could be LP, but I'm unfamiliar with it being a sudden onset, it's usually gradual. Gabapentin is the drug of choice and works rather efficiently. Could he also have suffered a stroke? If it's the latter there is little you can do but wait. Are movements uncoordinated or just difficult?

Holy crow on Aston!

I agree that it looks like it's at the spot the body makes contact with the ground when laying down, it's the first thing that I thought as well. That is really really sad if that's the case, a lot of abrasion would be the culprit and maybe laying in an unhealthy area? Poor dude!

Dermoscent. Expensive, but a lush and shiney coat.

Those look like corns, or at least some sore footsies. They can be painful for sure, or for some (like my boy) not even acknowledge they are there. Epsom soaks you are doing are greyt. What helped my boy was duct tape! I had tried all the other creams and such. Some just respond better to other treatments. The only other thing i can suggest is it could be spine/neck/back issues mixed with arthritis. At 9, it wouldn't be surprising for any of those to be the culprit. If your vet can get him on some meds to help, you'll be able to identify pretty soon what's going on. Is he limping at all? You only mentioned shifting weight. He could benefit from a chiro (I'm surprised you have such a long wait!) It was the only thing that helped my boy for the longest time before moving to an nsaid. If his back is sore, a chiro would be able to identify that quick and being relief. You'll have to go regularly for a few weeks but can taper off as he begins to feel better. Gentle skritches and keep us updated.

Honestly, my one boy could not go when at the end of a leash to save his life! It took so much time to teach him yes this is where you do your thing. Hours, then half hours, then 10 mins....he still never was a record breaker at going first thing he got to the grass, he needed a good walk to get things flowing. I unfortunately was late for work many days but knew I just had to be patient and ride it out till he went and using tonnes of praise when he did. They guys are for the most part "easy" but again he's only been around a couple of days so everything is new. He doesn't know your routine yet, etc. Stick to a good routine and you'll see him come around. If the soiling keeps up, check him out at a vet though. For most dogs, messing their space is the very last thing they want to do unless they are desperate. How much water is he drinking and when? I know when my boy drinks a lot, he should be going out after 1-2 hours. He doesnt have a signal to tell me he has to go either, he just paces. Keep that in mind. Everytime you look at him, think about if he has to go. He might not know how to tell you.

I'd also be concerned about something underlying like a UTI, less common in boys, but they can come with all kinds of things off the track. Good to see you are making some progress though. Everything is incredibly new to him, he needs time.