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hoping for something simple. certainly could be the beginnings of arthritis.

My first grey was bounced from her first home because she was shy & timid and did not like to potty on leash. Her first owners tried, but they lived in an apt, so she came to me. I had a fenced yard, but not a dog door at that time. So, right away I would close the dog door and get them used to the idea that they have to be on a schedule. You can still let them out into the yard. Also, start walking regularly (hard, I know in this heat) Try finding quiet times and places, that helped my shy girl if their weren't a lot of distractions. When we went on a road trip, she did eventually go on leash, but we had a quiet, somewhat isolated place to go. I am sure others will have some more ideas, good luck!

I am so sorry, I wish she could have been with you longer

I am so sorry what a beautiful girl. She reminds me so much of my first greyhound, also a white faced fawn called Sugar. When you get past the first wave of grief you will remember how lucky you were to have had so much time with her.

There are people who let their cats and dogs out in the back yard together with no problem. I think, as long as the dog isn't high prey, the keys are, 1, being familiar with the cat, and 2, the cat not running or showing fear. It really varies for each dog and cat, but it sounds like your Fey is fine. I know people let their cats outdoors a lot more over in England.

Beautiful

They do react differently to indoor v outdoor cats, and self confident v spooky cats. Most likely you are fine with the orange cat, since your dog is familiar with it and it doesn't run. You can never be 100% sure, so it's a good idea to continue to be cautious.

If you still feel she is a little off, go ahead and take her in (if it won't bankrupt you ) Worth it for your peace of mind. My not a vet guess is she tweaked something in her neck or back when she did her thud on the stairs. Those things can show intermittent symptoms and take awhile to heal.

I would not put a coat on him, especially with Houston's humidity, it could be a problem for him. Some people use sunscreen on their white or bald dogs. There are varieties made for dogs, or you can use the kind made for kids. I live in hell Phoenix and I had a white and brindle with a fairly thin coat. I never put anything on him and never had a problem, but he didn't spend much time outside when it was really hot.

Perfectly normal, he is adjusting to his new life, plus (I see you are in Houston) the heat probably has him thinking "wake me up in October" As long as he is eating and pooping OK, don't worry

You have gotten some good training advice here, so I'll just add a few things. I am not a very good trainer, but "wait" is one of the things all my dogs learn, for safety reasons. That is one you can start at home where your dogs are fairly calm, so it should go fast, but practice it on walks, too. When you stop to cross a street, or pick up poop, or just randomly, stop, say wait, and don't let the dogs start walking again until you say ok, or whatever phrase you choose. Obviously, not when there are other dogs around and Charlie is already reacting. Look at me is very helpful, but some dogs respond better than others. It helped a little with Fletcher, did not completely solve the problem. I did use it with another, much less reactive dog, and it worked quite well. I had a very leash reactive dog. Fletcher was a big boy, 90 lbs, and strong. He was ok with other sight hounds, but wary around other dogs, and after he was attacked by a loose dog while on leash, he got much worse, even though he wasn't hurt. So yes, fear is a big part of it, and why Charlie may never be really comfortable around strange dogs. Learn his "safe" distance, and try to stay at least that far away from other dogs, especially at first. Fletcher's was about 1/2 block. Up to that point, he might tense, but not react, so we would turn around or go down another street to keep the safe distance. Closer than that and he would start the lunging, barking, growling. Which brings me to the harness. Not a good tool for a dog that just pulls, but I felt, given Fletcher's size and strength, it gave me better control when he did react. Also, I was afraid he would hurt his neck/spine with just the collar, given how wild he could get at times, if we could not quickly get a safe distance away. With time, practice, and patience, Charlie can get much more comfortable, but you will probably always need to be alert to your surroundings (more so than normal).

I am so sorry

Oh, you have a Cracker Crumb she is beautiful, black or brindle!

I am so sorry

That's a good report, and a great new vet!

Most of the vet's recommendations sound OK, at least you should give them a try, but do NOT banish Harry from your bedroom. That is how he will see it, that he is being punished for some reason, and he won't know why. Your instincts are right, it will make him more anxious. Later on, after he has become more confident, he may choose to sleep elsewhere some of the time, but generally, greys like to be in the same room with their people.

I am so sorry

I am so sorry

Sometimes, looking back you think, why did I put my dog through all that! I made his last days miserable and for no reason! But, it was for a reason. You were doing what you thought, at the time, was for the best. You were giving your dog a chance. Believe me, I know the feeling, I am still struggling with guilt for the decisions I made for Sallie in her last month. Some were the wrong choices, but I did what I thought was best for her at the time. Kasey loved you. When those guilt feelings show up, push them away and try to remember all the wonderful times you had, not the last few weeks.

I am so sorry

Oh no I am so sorry

I am so sorry

Look at those earsies :beatheart Fletcher didn't have dewclaws either, which was a good thing because he was such a klutz! Sometimes they are removed when the puppies are just a few days old.

congratulations! she sounds perfect