re: Dreading Tomorrow - Saying goodbye to my dog

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They don't like what's happening to them, and it shames them to have accidents inside or otherwise disappoint you.

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The first time she had an accident in the house I kinda freaked out and startled her a bit. That was the last time I did that. It's happened a few times after that and I just let her do her thing and pet her to let her know it's ok. I know she can't control it. I've been around her when she's been sleeping and started to go. She jumps up and is immediately defecating. She goes in her dog house frequently also. Have to clean that thing regularly.

Appreciate all of the messages here. It gives me a little more reassurance it's the right decision. I'm also concerned about my other dog's mental health for the next month or two as she looks for her life long friend. They're attached at the hip. There was a period where they were breaking out of the fence and going roaming and the little one never left the dane's side. When we do separate them, she is always uneasy and doesn't know how to act. Going to be a tough week next week I'm sure but at least I'm working from home and will be here with her to help her through it.

Looking forward though, I am on two lists to get a golden sometime in March and giving my Aussie a new friend. That can't happen soon enough.