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I have the rear seat well filled in instead (Rubbermaid cannisters for support, plywood insert, foam on top of the wood) so that the back seat is big. Two houndies fit easily if they get along. I think my Crosstrek is probably a little smaller than your Forester.

Thank you Ducky.

Happy New Year!

He's holding that fry like a retriever holds a stick.

I'm so very sorry. She was too young to have to leave. Godspeed Solstice.

I wish the stores would as well. I heard more today. Enough! (We might have different views on Christmas music, which is ... not my cup of tea.)

Very nice! I've had rubber-backed carpet mats on the stair landings since long-gone Betsy was flinging herself instead of walking up/down stairs. They're ugly, but they function. Given the layout of the house, they serve as runners as well.

Towel rubs almost make going out in the rain tolerable. Almost. YVT Hildy.

I can't see the pic, but I remember it. I think Molly is an excellent representative of her breed. Standards _should_ be Cruise Directors. Daisy is.

I'm so sorry. My condolences to your dogsitter and you. Godspeed Averitt.

I'm so sorry about both of your losses. Godspeed Sky. Godspeed Dood.

Merry Christmas! I love the pics.

I'm so incredibly sorry. The time she spent with you was perfect, but there should have been a lot more of it. My heart goes out to you, Chris, and Mark. Godspeed Diva.

I'm so very sorry. Even when they stay for a good long time, the end comes too soon. Godspeed Sheba.

I'm so sorry. Godspeed Rook.

I'm so very sorry. Your precious boy had to leave much too soon. Godspeed Jeter.

for Diva. And you. I hope your not-sick not-senior girl is indeed limping due to Valley Fever and responds well to treatment. The alternatives are not to be contemplated.

What great gifts! I especially like the shoe.

Happy 9th Annie! I hope your treats were just rite.

Mark of Approval. Love the smile in the last pic.

Happy Gotcha Day Gorgeous Sweep!

Woohoo! Congratulations! He's a cutie!

Happy Thanksgiving! Seamie the sous chef -->

Happy 10th Punkin!!! I bet that by now your special treats have improved your views on being a double-digitter.

Another possibility is some change in the environment that might seem trivial to you, but isn't to him. It could be scent (new detergent or air fresheners?), sound (construction nearby?), food, housemates (human or animal), almost anything ... It might not be an ongoing change either--if something happened to disturb him, he might remain on alert for a long time. If I couldn't think of anything, I might have a vet exam and bloodwork done, in case there is a medical issue. I have a 13 year old whose behaviour suddenly changed in the spring--she would suddenly jump up and switch locations, she spent more time in her crate, and so on. In her case, the problem seemed to be pain. She went to the clinic 4 times and told 4 different stories about what hurt. She's now on a cocktail of pain meds and supplements. That, plus the cooler weather, and maybe time (perhaps she had a strain or nerve impingement that's healing) seems to have helped.