tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30497139.post8875278821333349692..comments2023-05-27T06:23:24.990-04:00Comments on Procrastination at its best: Tough Timesemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11930035974431027909noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30497139.post-46258459580234527762008-06-27T14:23:00.000-04:002008-06-27T14:23:00.000-04:00I have to apologize. When I first commented, I ha...I have to apologize. When I first commented, I had just skimmed the story (I was between sessions) and I just read that he did try the medication. What medication was it?AnnDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629045924136272980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30497139.post-3448813520524964342008-06-27T11:03:00.000-04:002008-06-27T11:03:00.000-04:00Yikes!! We have been there done that when Cash to...Yikes!! We have been there done that when Cash tore through our house to get outside (he tore his face up too). <BR/><BR/>I wouldn't put him to sleep though...as much as I admist to fantasizing about putting Cash to sleep, it would take a lot for me to actually do it. I don't kill bugs in my house if I can avoid it. Killing is just not my responsibility, it's God's. <BR/><BR/>I know the boy has been against medicating him in the past but that's what I would do. Honestly, the Prozac didn't touch Cash but we were also told by other people that his dosage was way too low compared to what they've seen other dogs on. Our friends have a dog who is terrified of thunderstorms and lots of people. So, whenever there is a party at their house, they give their dog Valium and he sleeps right through it. I don't know what they do for thunderstorms...I think they medicate him sometimes for those depending on the situation. But, in the case of the wedding...where it is a predictable change of routine...he might have benefited from a big dose of Valium. Life will have changs of routines and this will not be the last one. <BR/><BR/>It is very sad that the dog is so emotionally unstable that he can't be alone, but I feel more bad for the boy who has tried so hard, time and time again to make the situation better for this dog but to no avail. The fact is that early trauma in human beings can alter their brain chemsitry to the point some people need to be on psychotropic medications their whole lives! In a sense, they are truly brain damaged. This has to be the case with Tyson. Medication isn't a crutch, it may be a necessity to treat a brain chemistry issue from early trauma. <BR/><BR/>Tell him to hang in there and consider medication.AnnDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629045924136272980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30497139.post-44121167112122487872008-06-27T08:23:00.000-04:002008-06-27T08:23:00.000-04:00You know I'm so sorry about all of this. I know t...You know I'm so sorry about all of this. I know the right decision will be made and your both in my thoughts. I really hope that it all works out the way it's supposed to.Farmerspicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663193380428286379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30497139.post-76226121575648285152008-06-26T22:04:00.000-04:002008-06-26T22:04:00.000-04:00Oh my, I think my heart actually broke a bit readi...Oh my, I think my heart actually broke a bit reading this. I enjoy Tyson thoroughly (and yes, I realize I have never had to live with him). I also can't imagine putting a pet to sleep, but as I've always said, it would be impossible for me to make a serious decision without actually being in the situation myself. Poor boy(s). Maybe I could dog-sit? Not that it would help because it certainly wouldn't be routine...<BR/>Too sad.StaceyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11630159411589140242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30497139.post-231966428962348182008-06-26T17:20:00.000-04:002008-06-26T17:20:00.000-04:00That's heartbreaking. Who could treat a dog howeve...That's heartbreaking. Who could treat a dog however Tyson had been treated to make him so afraid of the crate/being off schedule? I hate those people! <BR/><BR/>Would there be any possibility at all of finding Tyson a new home? Would he adapt or is he too attached to the boy? I'm thinking something like maybe some nice retired people with a very set schedule that could keep him happy. Or maybe even someone like a truck driver that could have Tyson with him pretty much 24/7. (I used to drive truck and Toby was with me and there was always plenty of exercise opportunities and he loved being part of it all. Not to mention I never had to lock the truck at truck stops!) I know most adopters would not want to even attempt to take on an unstable dog but there are a lot of very caring people out there too. But I suppose it is wishful thinking on my part.<BR/><BR/>I hope the boy can come to a decision he can tolerate, whatever it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30497139.post-61481731590606988682008-06-26T16:02:00.000-04:002008-06-26T16:02:00.000-04:00I don't know what to say...it would be very diffac...I don't know what to say...it would be very diffacult to keep a pet that required so much attention...But I don't know if I could ever willing put a pet to sleep. This will be a very tough decision.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653051464158921494noreply@blogger.com