First time dog owner so I don't really know what I'm doing. Looking for some advice.
My dog of about 5-6 years 9-10 maybe in age has recently really took a turn on his behavior. Started fighting skin allergies about 1.5 years ago and its been heading in the wrong direction since. Never had issues with him but he started becoming destructive..ruining furniture and such..bit me this past month and is now refusing to go to the bathroom on his own outside. Had some accidents in the house earlier this month..trying to be patient, trying to give some extra effort (multiple walks a day etc etc) cuz he's getting older...even walking him multiple times a day, in the fucking cold, rain, dark etc etc he doesn't cooperate anymore and simply goes in the house. I'm tired out of energy frustrated and don't seem to be getting any results...sooo pet owners is this how it typically ends or am I jumping the gun? Obviously the vet will never tell ya its time cuz they make a fortune off you...
My dog of about 5-6 years 9-10 maybe in age has recently really took a turn on his behavior. Started fighting skin allergies about 1.5 years ago and its been heading in the wrong direction since. Never had issues with him but he started becoming destructive..ruining furniture and such..bit me this past month and is now refusing to go to the bathroom on his own outside. Had some accidents in the house earlier this month..trying to be patient, trying to give some extra effort (multiple walks a day etc etc) cuz he's getting older...even walking him multiple times a day, in the fucking cold, rain, dark etc etc he doesn't cooperate anymore and simply goes in the house. I'm tired out of energy frustrated and don't seem to be getting any results...sooo pet owners is this how it typically ends or am I jumping the gun? Obviously the vet will never tell ya its time cuz they make a fortune off you...