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I like the fancy fencing! Hadn't considered straw ... Seems like it might not get dragged back into the house as bad as mulch or pine shavings. Thanks for posting the pic! I like how the cones give him something to aim at. There are some dog parks here that use material similar to the hog fuel, and my two don't seem to like it much, I think because it is kind of rough.

We recently moved from a duplex with a small yard, to a single family house with a HUGE yard. The yard at or old place had a grassy area surrounded by mulched beds with bushes. Both of the dogs did all of their business in the mulched area and used the grassy area for play and laying down. It was great because it was really easy to scoop poop off the mulch, and they almost never got the dreaded poo foot. In our new yard, our boy does his business at the far end of the yard, pretty much always in the same place, which makes it easy to clean up, but our girl does it everywhere, and unless I follow her around and scoop immediately, it is really hard to find. In the interest of keeping the yard cleaner I am wondering if we could somehow train them to do it in one designated space. There is an area off the side of the house with a door that leads into the house from our laundry room. I'm thinking we could put pine shavings or mulch in that area and plant a few small bushes and start letting them out through the laundry room door and somehow encourage them to do it there. I would be grateful for any suggestions or stories about how others deal with this issue.

Sending prayers and well well wishes for Larry. Elliott had a similar injury a couple of years ago and we had it stitched. Took several weeks to heal and we had to take him in every few days to have it re bandaged, but it healed nicely. Hoping the same for Larry.

We have this one and I think we paid around $35 for it, so $24.97 looks like a good price. We take the dogs in every few weeks to a groomer who does $5.00 nail trims, and we dremel in between. We need to be more consistent about it, though. Neither of the dogs like it much, but treats help, as does having one of us distract by petting while the other dremels. I like the smoother appearance of dremeled nails, and would love to get my two's nails short enough so they don't click on the hardwood floors.

He's gorgeous - can't wait for more pictures!

Elliott has a reoccurring corn on one of his toes ... He has had countless hullings and one surgical procedure to cut it out of his pad, which took a long time to heal. The damn thing always comes back. We use a therapaw on walks, but he can't wear it all the time and we have hardwood floors. I feel so bad for him. I am going to try the duct tape. I never really thought it worked because it just sounds wacky, but it looks like people have had some luck with it. I so hope it works.

Godspeed Molly. Hugs going out to you.

No input here, just want to say he looks cute in his thunder shirt - hope it works.

Sending good thoughts for Zariel.

It must be a huge relief to know for sure it isn't cancer! Hope she heals quickly. My girl came to us minus a toe and gets around fine - hoping it will be the same for your pretty Jovie.

Rooting for FULL RECOVERY for Henry!

I hope he is doing better today. Amazed by the pic of you lifting him like he weighs nothing.

Padfoot is adorable! Hoping to see many more pictures. Welcome :-)

Glad she is doing well! Sending get well wishes.

Just checking in to see how he is doing. Glad to see he is home with you! I will keep the prayers coming.

I have had Healthy Paws coverage at 90% on my two and have never made a claim because we've never had anything exceed the 250.00 per dog annual deductible. The monthly premium has gone up every year due to their age, which is a little disappointing, since we've never made a claim, but they do disclose that the premium will increase annually.

We feed Costco dog food; specifically, Kirkland Lamb and Rice and Nature's Domain Salmon Meal. Price is reasonable and the pups do well on it.

I am so glad to hear Henry is doing well after his surgery. I will continue praying for a speedy recovery!

My heart fell when I read this. Hoping for the best possible outcome for Henry and sending hugs.

Prayers going out for your pups!

I am sorry for your loss. RIP Specky.

A warm welcome from Portland, Oregon. Congrats - your pups are adorable :-)

Aside from being a diagnostic tool, I think it would make interesting wall art.

I have read about Manuka honey on this site and have considered getting some previously to have just in case For pups and humans around here. Now wishing I had. May visit the Whole Foods later tonight or tomorrow morning and get some. Thanks!