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Shalista, I know how discouraging things like that can be. But, still keep trying and use suggestions from JudyN & Jacksdad. Since Bax is older now, it may be worth trying it out their suggestions. Go slowly. We have been working with Sandy on not running and jumping at any animal on TV. And I m...

Judy, Come to think of it, Sandy does have a certain look that he gave me today. After Sandy ate his food, OH said that Sandy has to go outside to potty. I said that didn’t he just go at the park? And, OH said, yes, and Sandy had peed 4 times at the park within the hour. I told him I didn’t think Sa...

JudyN, Interesting article, but I don’t think the research goes far enough. I’ve never really watched Sandy’s face for expressions. But, he does communicate in different ways. If OH & I are arguing, Sandy’s ears go back & lie flat. I think it’s a fear reaction to our voice tones. If Sandy is...

I just looked at both mats. As to Sandy, he gets too frustrated if it’s not easy. I’ve tried putting treats in a regular box with flaps partly closed. He stands on top of the flaps, & can’t figure out how to get the treats so I have to open them & pratically hand him the treats. :roll: I als...

Shalista, Adaptive and the natural remedies didn’t work for Sandy, either. They said to put into his water, but he doesn’t drink that much. Today, he didn’t eat and vomited several times. Finally, at 4pm, he finally was able to eat some dry kibble and drink water and keep it down. I think our living...

Shalista, Since it sounds like Bax has similar social issues as Sandy, I would say to hold off on going to this fantastic park, at least with Bax. I believe it migh stress him out even more with the people, and possibly other dogs. After his last encounter, I don’t think it would help and may even a...

Shalista, The diarrhea could be result of stress. Two years ago, I went to Israelto see my son & grandchildren. Sandy stayed at our Maine house with OH. Although Sandy did well, the day I flew back, Sandy started having diarrhea. We took him to the vet who told us that the stress increased the b...

Shalista, I know what you mean. Stupid people who think every dog is as friendly as theirs. There are leash laws for a reason! Sandy would have reacted same as Bax, but it would have been more nasty. We were in the Navy Lodge in N. California last week. OH had Sandy on leash (rules in the lodge!) &a...

Shalista,

Seems like Bax helped you make friends with your neighbor. Good for you (& Bax).

My Sirius tends to know all of the neighbors' cars and when one neighbor moves out and another one comes in with different cars, it throws her off for a while until she gets used to it. That is interesting. Sandy has also picked up on vehicles in our neighborhood, especially FedEx & UPS. Even i...

Shalista, Sandy doesn’t take to some people (never know who he will like & who not). We tried to introduce him to our granddaughters (ages 8 & 6 years old). But it was in wrong place & time with strangers staring at the park. So, all they heard was barking & ran off. So, I also do a ...

JudyN, Great idea to get the neighbors on board. It’s also good feedback for Shalista as to how Bax really is adjusting since she isn’t there. And, as you said it lets the neighbors know that Shalista is being a good dog owner as well as good neighbor. Shalista, I was wondering how Bax does meeting ...

Ari_RR, Yes, you drove quite close by our house. Our house is in Orrington, just south of the Brewer, and 1A just bypasses downtown Brewer on way to Bar Harbor. We have been on that route quite often. :D Beautiful area especially the time if year you visited. :D Did you get to Acadia National Park? ...

Angus, I was just wondering if any of your others neighbors said anything about the noise that these other dogs are making by barking outside? If so, they may also be helpful as to talking with the owners of these dogs. I’m guessing that they both work, and put in the doggy door so that their dogs w...

Shalista, Good for you & Bax! Might want some different toys on hand to give him variety to keep him from being bored. Love the idea of using white noise! We can’t use TV since Sandy goes bezerk with other animals. But the white noise sounds great (no pun intended). Good luck with your new place...