Ok now that I have read the rest of the thread I am up to speed, it looks like there will most likely be no surgery, which I also think sounds like the best option. For sleeping arrangements perhaps you could try a few things that have worked for me. Lola sleeps on our bed, but in her own small flat bed, you might try that which would give her more protection and possibly keep her in one place. I would try a comfy bed with low sides and a separate pillow that you can put a pillow case on. I find a larger pillow case gives the dog something to scrunch up when they are trying to build their little nest. She could also wear doggie diapers at night. For grooming you could see if there are any mobile groomers in your area, they bring a van to your home, I am sure you could sit in there while they groom her. If that does not work out for you search for an idependent owner operated grooming salon. Go in person first and explain your situation to the owner, if they don't have to bathe her they most likely will let you bring her in at the end of their day for a haircut. If you do want them to bathe her you might need to wait around longer. Like Lady Jane I also stay at the groomers with Lola but I bathe her at home first so we go just for the cut. Getting a short puppy cut for her sounds like a good idea, this way you will not need to groom as often.
A pet stroller might also help, this way you could head out for walks together and when she is tired you could put her in that. A pet stroller would also be handy to have around the house, I put Lola in it sometimes when we are on the deck eating and she wants up, this way she is more at our level but not trying to get on the table. If she likes being outside gettting her used to the stroller might not be hard, just give her some treats and a toy and if you start out walking with her in it and she can look around she might grow to love it. Lola does not like being penned up, but does not seem to mind the stroller since it is higher up, comfortable and easy to see out of. It also comes in handy if other dogs are around and she has had enough of playing with them. It will be trial and error and probably hard not to spoil her even more than I sense she is, which LOL for us Yorkie moms is usually very spoiled. The offer still stands if you just want to vent or have someone to talk to that understands this bond with have with our pups I am just a phone call away. |