bellacody

Could you tell me what the link is please.

Good luck and please let us know how you get on.

That was a good idea but wouldn't you know it one of the couple got sick! That would be my luck as well. We're not going away this year, but I am sure hubby will want to go away next year and I just want to get things planned in my head with what we will be doing.

Thanks Denali. I am nervous about the process....but I really need to do this rather than kennels so have to start sometime. I really appreciate the feedback.

Thanks Jemappelle :)

Thank you so much Sheena. I didn't have that particular site so just had a good read of it. Sounds very good. Sandra

For various reasons I need someone to actually come and live at my house and look after my two dogs when we go away on a holiday. I have googled and am presently researching a few house sitting companies. I am on the Central Coast of NSW. Has anyone used a service like this at all? If so, could you let me know how it went and even the company you used, if you don't mind. Thanks in advance, Sandra

Great, I know it's a stressful time but they may just come across somewhere they can rent with a dog that is suitable. I sure hope for this but they get knocked back every time . I don't know why the few who cause issues with rentals make it so difficult for those that do the right thing.

Absolutely Dogmad, I'm definitely going to be talking to my son about Prozac.

I didn't say that, either. Read what I and others have said from an objective point of view rather than rushing in to tell of your experiences. I didn't say to rehome her to an elderly person either, just a person who wants a constant companion which does not arbitrarily mean an elderly person. Mia's home is a very tense one at the moment - having to move, car written off, coming up to Christmas. A lot of anxiety producing events are happening all at once to this family through no fault of their own. For an anxious dog to be around all that can exacerbate her problems. Again, through no fault of the family. I agree with what Clyde says. On the other hand, there may be a rescue group who has a carer who could foster Mia and with the experience to assess, manage and diffuse her problems. Bellacody, DOL has a vast membership, but it is not the be all and end of the rehoming and rescue world. Oh I'm so sorry, I don't want to upset anyone here or have anyone else upset with one another. I came to DOL because of its vast membership because I was at a loss of where to go, what to do, mostly because I was so terribly stressed about the situation and couldn't think straight. I have calmed down a lot since that first post, and that's because all I have received are caring, concerned replies. You have all given me much more food for thought than I had when I asked my question...I was reaching out for help and that's what I got. Honestly, I will do my best to keep Mia with my son for as long as possible...I was just talking out loud (so to speak) about what could or couldn't be done. I won't be rushing into anything and nor will I let my son. We can work something out...somehow. What you have written above about Mia being in a very stressful home at the moment is very true, very true.

I'm not sure how to PM...can you please PM her name to me, just in case, although money is an issue for them. I just feel it will be good to have. Truly, the other posters were just worrying about how anxious she gets, they didn't mean to go ahead and euthanize her. They were just concerned and worried about her anxieties going through the roof at the next home . I have a lot to talk to my son about....nothing can be rushed...I'll do my best to make sure of that. I appreciate your post very much hankodie. In fact, everyone has just tried so hard to help me under this awful situation, I just appreciate you all.

Oh definitely not Clyde, no way. I have put calls into a few rescue places and am waiting their return call. I have a cross staffie and she is similar but not as bad as Mia...nowhere near, I can go out and she is just fine. But I do see similarities with their natures at times. Maybe my son is looking at the wrong number on the scales?? I will ask him to reweigh her and find out again. She is stocky so yes, you'd think she'd be heavier in weight.

I do know of a reputable dog trainer in Sydney who has overcome aggression issues in dogs, it does take a bit of time and I imagine it doesn't work with every dog. There would also be a cost factor and I guess money would be short if moving is imminent. There is also the liability factor if she does manage to get out of every yard and then attacks another animal. Goodness, I'll try replying again....I had to sign out and sign back in again as it wouldn't let me send my reply. Unfortunately cost is an issue for them, their car just got written off (nobody was hurt thank goodness) so they have the cost of another car and I can't help them . But oh I do appreciate your help and realise you are trying so hard.

I do know of a reputable dog trainer in Sydney who has overcome aggression issues in dogs, it does take a bit of time and I imagine it doesn't work with every dog. There would also be a cost factor and I guess money would be short if moving is imminent. There is also the liability factor if she does manage to get out of every yard and then attacks another animal.

Not much time at all sadly, but a wonderful suggestion if they had the time. I'm going to talk about everything to my son and his wife later today...maybe there is something we can do. Maybe I could muzzle all the dogs?? Just kidding...trying to make light of a horrible situation.