Scott, I don't know what to say. I was never a dog guy until my little Barney mutt was given to me a year and a half ago. Now, if I lost him, I'd be devastated.

If anyone says to be strong, ignore that advice. Feel whatever you need to feel; Wiley is feeling it too.

Take care,
Jim

and repeat this exercise every single morning from now on.
These things pop up rather quickly. Over-night in most cases. Trying to pick them to make sure there aren't ever any in your backyard is a losing battle.
I'd be willing to bet there's a way to prevent them from growing that would be more effective than trying to pick them.

Very sorry for your loss of a nice pup.

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