Need some Advice please

[Jennifer and Jack]

I am sorry I took down original post, I don't think I did a Good job explaining what I was trying to say and I also don't think I was ready to hear some of the advice i got which goes to show me, don't ask if you don't want to know!!

Thank you for your input,

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Jen, following all your ordeal I kept asking myself where Jack was. I totally understand your frustration. You are trying to get better and at the same time, you are trying to make your baby feel better. I don't think I have any advice for you. Is there some kind of a pet resort that Jack can go to for a week? You know, somebody who would pay attention to him and play with him...just distract him for a while. Any DKers close by who would be willing to take care of Jack? I know this must be really hard on you to see him behaving like this. Just stay strong and get better soon. We are all thinking of you and Jack. Big hugs are doodle kisses to you and your Jack.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Jack would freak ata resort!!!! He out grew daycare when he turned two and he does nOt like it there. I can give him Attention, love. Etc. I have people who could take care of him and if he was to go anywhere I would send him with my mom but I feel like he needs to adapt to our life if at all possible.

If I could not care for him my mom would but I can do for him if I knew what to do. This is his home, he is used to being here, you know what I mean?

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Okay, I just was not sure what your situation was. It's great you are back home and I believe your health will keep improving. Just like F wrote, try to behave normally and get back into the routine. Dogs are amazing at "sniffing out" what your feelings are. But I'm sure you know this by now, LOL. I know he misses your mom and Molly as much as you do, but don't let him feel the despair. He needs you as much as you need him. You too are a couple. All the best!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am sure you are missing your mom too which compounds the situation. Give both of you a little time to get used to being just you two is the only advice I have. Don't coddle him but try to get back to your new normal. When he does something wrong treat him as you would have before. Hopefully things will settle down.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

This seems like the best advice. He will adjust and the main thing is that he has you back home. Try to just go about whatever you need to do as nonchalantly as possible. You both just need some time.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thanks I think you are all right!!!! I am coddling him and my mom did way worse then me. I didn't even discipline him for going potty in the house. I desperately need some sort of normalcy for me and I bet he needs the same. Everything is so uncertain and as much as I am grateful for the help, having nurses and staff in your house is just plain odd!!!

I do miss my mom but I am so grateful she can go home for a bit to try to get some normalcy too!!! Sometimes just hearing from someone else a reassuring word helps so much !!! Thank you all of you!!!

[Lynn D.]

What about having a dog walker come in at his normal potty times? You know, 2 birds, one stone. This will help him estableish a routine and keep him from pottying in the house.

Just a thought.

[L.M.]

This was going to be my suggestion as well.  Would get him out, get some nervous energy burned off, and establish routine.  

[L.M.]

Also another idea....this could be a little strange, but if it works......Do you have a fenced in yard?  Is there anyone who could come over to your yard (not even bother you in the house) with a play puppy friend for Jack so they could romp together in the yard for a bit?  May be a little weird to ask someone to do this, but if someone asked me, I know I'd do it in a second!  

[Jennifer and Jack]

I do have friends that can bring their dog over and play in my hard, in fact, I on a regular basis have done that or jack has gone to their house to play I their yard. THanks

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I have to agree with this as well.  His routine has been really off lately and he has been worried, and he really might just need some really good exercise and some time to just be a dog for awhile.  I like the dog walker option as well.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Jennifer, my advice is probably something that you don't want to hear, but I must be honest.  You know how much I love my two boys, but if the situation here was such that they were not eating or drinking, hiding in closets, and shaking in the corner of the room, I would have to make a decision to send them somewhere where they could feel safe and secure.  I don't know if that means with your mother or a good friend who can provide a calm, stable environment at least until your health is such that you can give him this stability at home.  It would break my heart to do that, but I feel that I could make that decision out of love for them.  You have to do what's right for you and for Jack, but this is what I would do if I were in your position.  I certainly do sympathize with all you're going through, and I continue to pray for a return of good health in 2012.