Quote Originally Posted by Gardnr View Post
This dog has lived with you for 15 years and now you want it to change behavior? It seriously isn't going to happen. You could get her the company you've identifed she misses or you could have it euthanized. Retraining is just not realistic.
I disagree that still training her a little isn't possible........but not if only one adult is sticking to the plan.
Also.......I would NEVER have her euthanized to make my life easier. Never. In fact, I won't euthanize, no matter what. That's just who I am.

I want to thank the others who have shared their feelings and experience with an older dog. It has let me "whine" a bit, and do some self-reflection, and I realize more now that I need to be more comforting and patient with my dog. I love her very much and the last thing I want to do, is be impatient or unsupportive with her in her remaining time here.