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How Do We Explain Putting Our Dog to Sleep?

We have an elderly dog that we know within the next few months will likely have to put to sleep. How do we hande this situation with our 2 1/2 year old son? We also have a 14 month old who I don't think will notice one way or the other, but our 2 1/2 year old is definitely old enough now to realize when his doggy is gone. Do we tell him doggy went to live on the farm? Explain death to him (can he really comprehend that)? Or, even go so far as to involve him in it by bringing him along and having him there when we put our dog down? It is...

Son Knocks over Dog's Waterbowl

Anyone with suggestions on how to keep my 11 month old son from tipping over...

My Dog Is Dying.

Took my 7 year old german shepherd to the vet last week because she has been...

Birthday Party Ideas for a 2 Year Old!! Help!!

I wanted to have a party at the local park but was misinformed about the...

Reactions to Putting a Dog to Sleep

Sadly, we need to put our dog to sleep this afternnon. My 4 year old...

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Son Knocks over Dog's Waterbowl

Anyone with suggestions on how to keep my 11 month old son from tipping over the dog's water bowl while still giving access to the dog??? It is driving me crazy - he gets all wet and cries and makes a huge mess. If I put it in a place where he can't get to it, then the poor, little, 11 year old dog can't drink her her water. I have tried to move it in another area int he laundry room so it is not in his path and out of plain sight, but he still finds it. He does not trip on it, more like play with it which includes dumping the water out....