Help asap?

Re: Help asap?

Sally Howe — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:49:40 GMT

Have you tried to give him some peanut butter. Smeared on top palate may distract for a while? Hope you can sort him hun x x x x

Re: Help asap?

Dippy — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:37:05 GMT

PS Thanks for the replies - I didn't really expect a miracle solution, just needed to rant/get some moral support I think!

Re: Help asap?

Dippy — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:35:17 GMT

I have no keys to their house but it wouldn't make any difference as I've sat for him there before when they've had to leave him and he's exactly the same then. That's the reason they can't leave him but having me here makes no difference so I won't be doing it again. Only difference at their house is that it's their neighbours getting p'd off, not mine (I've put a note through next door now explaining it's hopefully only for a couple of hours and a one-off!) Oh, and the huge loud double bark is every 7 seconds, not every 2mins as first stated. I have a headache and I can feel my blood pressure rising but I'm just gonna have to ride it out, be honest with his owner later so that she doesn't ask me to do it again. That way, if hubby does have to stay in hospital for a few days, she can book him into kennels or something. I feel really bad when they're obviously worried sick but this is ridiculous and it's not like I'm making any difference to his stress levels.

Re: Help asap?

Claire Coulthard RVN — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:33:00 GMT

jee- i thought that was a bit harsh recommending sending him to the dogs home.......and then i re read!

so i second that idea if its possible

Re: Help asap?

Lisa Whitehouse — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:25:37 GMT

any chance you go to dogs home?? usual surroundings may calm him a little more than been at yours!!!! Good luck hope it all works out.

Re: Help asap?

Dippy — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:38:32 GMT

Easier said than done. Even sitting on the floor at the door with him, he won't stop pacing and barking. Won't eat, won't play, won't be cuddled, won't stop whining. It's gonna be a long night! What a stresshead. And he's turning me into one as well.....

Re: Help asap?

F1chick — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:33:00 GMT

Personally I would, just to keep the peace for the evening, but that's just me, someone may have a better idea. Good luck!

Re: Help asap?

Emma Purnell — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:32:46 GMT

Just for tonight I would try to keep him busy, lots of play and very little rest for you! Apologies! Will keep thinking in the mean time