:3

My pup howls when I leave him alone with my family. They're not too amused.

Oh I can understand, Simba has taken to barking constantly and when I am home and not outside. Howling and whining. He would do better if I could be there all the time. Or at the very least get him a friend, but i don't need a second dog, and my parents don't want another one.

--
He wasn't the sharpest knife in the cutlery drawer; in fact, he was more of a spoon with the edge of a marble.

I tried leaving the radio on for Monty so he wouldn't feel so lonely. Instead he started poking my cat. Oh, wise little dog. -_-

Try making goodbye kind of a good thing, though. Leave Simba something like a KONG. Give him something to do, something to distract him. Monty mostly barks or howls when he hears me but can't see me. Some dogs bark because they have nothing better to do. Maybe it'll work on Simba?

:3

Thats the thing tho. He doesn't like toys, he likes rawhide bones and what not, but that only goes so far. I have tried. As a puppy I got him to play tug-a-war with me, now its mostly rough housing. He just isn't interesting in much else. He liked to herd the locals horses, sheep, cows etc... with Suzzie (his former doggy buddy). I am almost at a complete loss. If I could just find a renter that would allow me to have him with me, then I could work with him and experiment.

As a student however, I am too broke to go for a larger place. 1000+ a month isn't in my budget. Atm I try to get to my parents as much as possible. I am only an hour and a half away, but I don't think it is enough. He needs a companion, and someone to walk and run with him out of the yard. I understand giving him to a new home or rescue, but he just has been with the family too long and it would break his heart and mine. He only has a few more years with us I think. I would hate to cause anymore stress than what already is.

--
He wasn't the sharpest knife in the cutlery drawer; in fact, he was more of a spoon with the edge of a marble.

Monty herds little children. :3

It might not be in your budget to get another place, but have you ever considered hiring a dog walker? Even if it's only twice a week that they come, Simba will get some of the attention he needs. Giving him up would be the last option, and one that should never have to come to mind. So keep thinking!

Give my hugs to Simba. :3

What a gorgeous boy!

Thank you! He is absolutely Handsome

--
He wasn't the sharpest knife in the cutlery drawer; in fact, he was more of a spoon with the edge of a marble.

the title says it all. what a loyal face

--
worship me or walk away

Thank you! He is such a awesome boy. ^_^ Finally I can keep him all to myself now that I moved. (well... and my roommate and friends and 2 cats )

--
He wasn't the sharpest knife in the cutlery drawer; in fact, he was more of a spoon with the edge of a marble.