This last puppy I was also caring for my elder Mom with dementia so couldn't watch the puppy as much as I would of liked. Just propped the back screen door open (it was early spring so not to hot or cold and no bugs yet). Puppy never even tried to go inside, always went outside by herself since the door was open anyway.

After a little over a month, closed the back door and put paper down. She always barked to have someone open the door for her.

Not long after she started barking, instead of just letting her out. I took her on leash and did the training to go on command thing.

Now if I ask her if she wants to go for a ride, she goes to the back door and speaks so she can use the restroom before going for a ride.

Proof that all dogs go to heaven.........

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Wow!!!! Thanks Baz

This little feller looks just like a little guy I nearly wanted to put in my pocket years back while looking for a home. The sellers had a little note on the back door asking that we not let their “killer puppy” out while we check out the house. So naturally I crack the back door and peek out expecting to find a larger breed of dog. Seeing nothing, I open the door all the way and then look down. Literally this is how I was being looked at by the little guy.
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Her name was Justice, she was 17 yrs old and she was our sweetheart. I had to put her down 2 days ago. We miss her a lot. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1540081322.jpg
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So sorry for your loss, YP. What a beautiful girl! Great name too. 17 years is a good run. I can tell she was an amazing companion and I'm sure there's huge emptiness you are feeling right now. Take some comfort in knowing she's out of pain and had an amazing life with her humans.

Mine will be 14 next year and I think about the inevitable all the time. Needless to say...they never lack for loving and care. And they deserve it - and more.

Hang in there buddy.....and sorry again. :(

I know this doesn't make it any easier but Justice had a good long life with great people. She was a good looking little dog.
Very sorry for your loss.

Thanks guys,

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This is my dog Olaf. He is waiting for it to snow again.

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Smokey and Dante on squirrel patrol:

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This really makes us miss Sir Henry.

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Wonder if his name is "Darwin"?

We miss Sir Henry too, Bugs.....:(

YP - sorry to hear about your dog. We've been thru this 4 times now and it seems to get harder, not easier. 17 years was a great run though!

Our Schnauzer Smokey is 12 and just got diagnosed with a heart valve problem. He was having coughing spells that lasted 5 minutes sometimes. X-ray showed his heart has enlarged and was pushing on his wind pipe when he laid a certain way. The Doc prescribed Vetmedin and Lasixs and within 2 days the coughing was gone and his appetite and activity level were way up! The downside? The 10mg pills cost $3.60 each from the vet and he gets 1 per day and he's on them the rest of his life. Searched on-line for hours and cannot find anyone who actually has Vetmedin in stock. They list it for around $2/pill but have none to ship.

Update on Dante. He's the 4-year old Mini Schnauzer we adopted last January or so. At that time, he knew no commands and did not know how to walk on a leash. He was very shy, with no interest in toys, squirrels, treats, did not like car rides, etc. Well, he has completely come out of his shell and is now the local squirrel Nazi, tears his toys apart, love treats and car rides. His one quirk is walking on the leash. When I taught him, he was always on the left and Smokey was on the right. So now, he has to ALWAYS be on the left of everybody else when walking. No matter what. It's hilarious.

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I use this place- I'm sure you've checked with them, but just in case. They will bombard you with discount emails.

https://www.1800petmeds.com/

you check Costco?

(you can flex spend it..shhh..)

Have not checked Costco, but I'll give it a try!