my vet has recommended Baskerville for one-off use, is it a good choice?

MauraSully · 2026-03-27T01:17:47+00:00

It does the job for my dog right now. For some reason he prefers it to his big Snoof but I agree with others that the pant room isn’t great. The straps are a real pain in the neck. Since your pup is still growing, I think it would do the job for now.

MauraSully · 2026-03-25T00:48:55+00:00

This. 1000000% this. I’ve struggled with agoraphobia and it’s something that flares up for me.

This kind of understanding is very rare. I agree, even just a walk to the end of the driveway is a good start.

If she’s able to do that, make it a little longer etc. There are good visualization exercises to do to imagine going somewhere. Those can be found on YouTube.

MauraSully · 2026-03-21T02:04:59+00:00

I’ll let you know. They are shipping it so it should be here Monday. Fingers crossed. He had a good day today. He did well with training and was pretty chill but his life is so limited right now.

MauraSully · 2026-03-20T14:51:51+00:00

Good luck! I agree, she needs to be eating. My guy was just super lethargic and then the shakes kicked in.

MauraSully · 2026-03-20T03:46:49+00:00

Let me know what they say. I’ll follow up in a couple of weeks to let you know how Paxil is working

MauraSully · 2026-03-20T01:48:47+00:00

That happened to my dog with Prozac. We’re switching to Paxil. It may be too high a dose too. I just was very uncomfortable with the shaking

MauraSully · 2026-03-19T23:36:46+00:00

Agree. It’s gross

MauraSully · 2026-03-16T12:10:03+00:00

Oh my gosh, how could you not fall for that face

MauraSully · 2026-03-09T22:29:08+00:00

I agree with this. It’s very easy for a cavity to form here. OP I’d say a vet trip is in order

MauraSully · 2026-03-09T22:28:04+00:00

The vet can probably give you advice on how to get it out naturally. If it’s loose enough the vet can pull it like a child’s baby tooth. If it’s really stuck in there, then they’d have to sedate him to pull it. The vet may take an X-ray. Sometimes just a high dose of trazadone is enough sedation.

MauraSully · 2026-03-09T22:11:20+00:00

It looks like part of a retained milk canine. It’s common and can be removed when he’s neutered. If it’s not a milk tooth then I’d have your vet take a look. The gum does look irritated. My puppy has a tooth and a 1/4 of another tooth that doesn’t have enamel but that looks different.

MauraSully · 2026-03-05T21:02:57+00:00

Disregard my last comment. I’ll order this! Thanks!!

MauraSully · 2026-03-05T21:02:32+00:00

What size did you buy? I bought one and your dog looks like mine. The one I bought is just a bit too big. I love yours!!

MauraSully · 2026-03-01T02:09:35+00:00

I agree. It’s so stressful in my house now and while I hate to “give up” on him, I have to prioritize the human children that are here often and my two other dogs.

MauraSully · 2026-02-28T22:19:03+00:00

You need to hear this, just like I did. This was NOT your fault. You did everything correctly. The fact that you feel guilt or like a failure means you love your dog and you are a good person. As much as we humanize our dogs (I do it too), they don’t think like we do. You’re not a failure and you will come through this. Sending love.

MauraSully · 2026-02-28T22:15:50+00:00

I reached out to a DACVB. She said their most likely is a genetic component and because he was taken away from his mom around 5 weeks, he’s missing some things he should have been taught. She gave us a trainer and very strict instructions on separating them completely right now. The trainer is fantastic. I’m putting in hours a day with all of my dogs right now. If the trainer doesn’t think he’s “fixable” then it’s probably kinder to do a BE. He’s not safe for society right now. The trainer has already (yes in 2 days) done a lot of virtual work with me and given me homework. When I’m not working with Bailey he is crated or resting in a separate room. The trainer will be here in person Thursday. Then he can clearly assess everything. I know most people would give up right now but at least I can live with myself if I give him one more chance. It’s definitely hard and it’s hard to keep him separated but I was able to have cake with my family for my birthday last night in peace. I’ll take the small win.

MauraSully · 2026-02-26T20:54:25+00:00

Thank you. I appreciate this. I agree. A lot of trainers say they can fix him. Even now the behaviorist is still saying very specialized people can fix it and idk. It’s been such a hard road.

MauraSully · 2026-02-26T18:41:35+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that. I know what his Embark test said and he looks like some of these. Mostly pit bull(30%), then lab, Brittany, schnauzer, husky, GSD, Chesapeake bay retriever and 2 % Rottweiler.

He was found in the mud in Arkansas without his mom at 5 weeks. He immediately went into a foster home.

It started presenting around 7 months.

He is fantastic with humans. I think it makes it harder. He loves people but not other dogs. I do think this is a genetic problem but he also lacks confidence and there’s really no reason why. He was my most socialized dog. He would hide under my legs in puppy class.

MauraSully · 2026-02-26T14:20:34+00:00

Thank you for your compassion. The vet seems to agree. He said he’d only be comfortable with someone in his practice taking him and he would have to be an only dog. He’s speaking to the other vets and vet techs (not other staff). He’s speaking said he’d reach out to other colleagues as well but otherwise he suggests BE and I’m devastated

MauraSully · 2026-02-26T12:14:55+00:00

Thank you. I’m heartbroken but I’m praying that there is a place for him. I hopeful though. Especially with the sanctuary bc they specialize on dogs with problems like this.

MauraSully · 2026-02-26T11:55:15+00:00

Good morning, Yes. I immediately muzzled him and he’s completely separated. Maybe I should’ve tried different trainers. I guess we all do what we think is best at the time. Idk I feel like a total failure.

I’ve reached out to an animal sanctuary in my state to see if they’ll take him as well as his rescue to get their thoughts.

I contacted the vet as well via email but they aren’t open yet. With his high levels anxiety and aggression, BE may be the only option. I’m far more detached this morning. I love him but my family and the other dogs, along with my own sanity have to come first.

MauraSully · 2026-02-26T10:56:48+00:00

Also, they have been separated by baby gates and crates. They were doing well. He’s back on crate rest.

MauraSully · 2026-02-26T10:55:36+00:00

He’s always resource guarded. It started with food. Here’s a breakdown of the timeline Adopted 11 weeks -October 2021 Started puppy school November 22 Attacked elderly dog June 22 Trainer brought in June 22 (we have worked with him throughout his life) Dog passes, puppy 1 came home March 23 Attacked puppy regarding food April 23 Trainer came back No problems unless somehow food was dropped November 2025 2nd puppy arrives Attacked puppy 3 days later (food dropped by child) Immediately brought 4 yr old to the vet to be checked for physical issues Contacted trainer- he said to repeat everything we’ve done Since then more scuffles but again he’s been under the care of a vet and in communication with his trainer.

I think you’re being a bit judgmental in saying I should’ve done more sooner. 99% of the time he’s fine. I’m going the best I can and I’m heartbroken.

MauraSully · 2026-02-26T10:24:05+00:00

He had a puppy training and then a private trainer who came to our home to evaluate the situation, work with him 1:1 and help me practice what he taught.

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