*** Please Read - Dog Sitting Is Not Going Well - Need Advice ***

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Thanks for that link Aurie. Its got some great tips

[elizabethann]

Thanks for all the suggestions everybody.

A miracle has happened! I was getting sick of carting Fenway's butt up & down the stairs & having to shut him in the master bedroom. And I think Fenway was getting sick of it too. So yesterday was the breakthrough day. I took them both on a 2 mile walk. Fenway's leash was longer & the Devil Dog's leash was shorter. I let the Devil Dog in the house first, Fenway second. Then I let them both outside in the back yard. The Devil Dog & Fenway played & played. The Devil Dog chased Fenway all over the yard (Fenway runs VERY fast). It was cute to watch. At the end of the day, I took them for a 3 mile walk. Again, I let the Devil Dog in first, Fenway second. Then they played & played & played. Fenway even went over to the bowl & ate some of the Devil Dogs food and the Devil Dog let him.

At night I still shut the door to the master bedroom & use the baby gate at the stairs.

This morning I walked them real quick (it was pouring). They both peed and then when they got inside, they both wanted to play ball. They played for about 5 minutes but then I had to leave for work. I put Fenway in the master bedroom with the door closed & the baby gate at the stairs & the Devil Dog has the whole downstairs.

I'll go & let them out at lunchtime and if it doesn't rain tonight (it's supposed to), I'll take them for a 2 mile walk again & then let them play.

So miracles do happen.

[jackie]

Glad to hear they are improving!
Animals almost always seem to make an agreement between themselves.

[lv4dogs]

I'm glad to hear things are going better for yous. That must be so much easier & less stressful for you all. Hope it continues to be peaceful.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

The Devil Dog lol! Glad to see they've come to an agreement