tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post3475150553500886901..comments2023-07-31T08:52:13.517-04:00Comments on For Life : Broke that promise to myself...Jeanettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10932197714895328100noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post-49003842046794188742012-11-02T15:02:10.283-04:002012-11-02T15:02:10.283-04:00Dog issues like that just suck. One of my dogs wa...Dog issues like that just suck. One of my dogs was such a ditz, she would forget she was supposed to go outside. It's very likely stress related for the dog given your loss, but have you had Koda checked to confirm he doesn't have a urinary tract infection? He might not be able to help himself. Second, I would strongly recommend you start crating him. That's what I did with my ditzy dog. A midday break helps but a crate should take care of peeing while you're not home. If he still does it when you are home, that's a whole 'nother behavioral issue. It can seem mean to close them up all day, but crates can be a godsend. <br /><br />We're rooting for you :)The CilleyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06655326831902251300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post-61261635150950342102012-11-02T13:47:00.439-04:002012-11-02T13:47:00.439-04:00Jeanette - You & I are more alike than we both...Jeanette - You & I are more alike than we both ever realized. Your blog will not be proof of your insanity. Your blog will be proof of your preserverance and your strength! You have to allow yourself to grieve and mourn. It's ok to slow down every once in a while and just take a damn breath. And accept help when it is offered to you - something I'm struggling to do now for myself.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287354874478649309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post-56401786724941922992012-11-02T06:34:55.856-04:002012-11-02T06:34:55.856-04:00Oh babe, I'm guessing that your whole househol...Oh babe, I'm guessing that your whole household is grieving and just showing it in different ways.<br /><br />I'm not sure getting rid of the dog permanently would be a good choice, and could lead to a guilt-trip later, but have you considered a temporary break? To be fair, don't know how, or if that might help. <br /><br />Try to hang in there, and make time and space to be kind to yourself in ways which matter to you. <br /><br />Hugs from the UK<br />DenizDenizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633002838343992787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post-27579256760913275442012-11-01T13:33:45.460-04:002012-11-01T13:33:45.460-04:00Koda is well aware of his loss, I'm guessing t...Koda is well aware of his loss, I'm guessing the peeing is his way of expressing his sadness/discomfort. Dogs are smart, and more perceptive then we will ever know. Give him a break, he's grieving too. Continue to give him the love that you are, and things will return to normal shortly. <br /><br />Two months ago our cat wondered off and died. Our dog never paid attention to the cat. For two weeks after her disappearance, our dog threw up everyday. I couldn't figure out what his problem was, then I put it all together. Turns out he was aware of the cat all along. Vbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193255158803962445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post-51236373986644293482012-11-01T12:07:36.274-04:002012-11-01T12:07:36.274-04:00Ohhhhh I have more than considered it.
I don'...Ohhhhh I have more than considered it.<br /><br />I don't know if I ever could though. I would feel like a selfish, selfish jerk if I gave him away. He didn't do anything, he didn't ask for this, it's not his fault :( Also, he was my dad's beloved dog... my dad worried to me over the past year "What would happen to Koda if I died?? Who would take care of him?!" and I would promise my dad that I would do it, of course. I didn't realize how soon it would be and how unprepared I was :(Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10932197714895328100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post-2162923822337738142012-11-01T12:04:53.240-04:002012-11-01T12:04:53.240-04:00Grief is a very funny thing. It can strike in the...Grief is a very funny thing. It can strike in the most unexpected ways and times. I can promise you that it does change eventually and really all you can do is the best you can right at the moment you're in.<br /><br />Having said that, you don't need extra stress and it sounds like the dog is that. Would you ever consider letting the dog go?Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12308631304554235792noreply@blogger.com