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To be honest I think Mrs Nonowt is finding it hardest
It was the same for us the first time Otto was badly bitten. Jana was on edge for a couple of months and then relaxed. It sadly happened again much worse but the experience of the first time meant we were much better equipped emotionally to deal with it.
Despite two very nasty wounds (neither from aggressive attacking dogs, more bad luck with fragile whippet skin than anything), Otto had no long lasting behavioural issues and I'd hope it'd be the same for you guys in time.
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@skinny gotta agree with grams.
From my limited experience, if they getting used to sleeping on the bed it can then be difficult for them to settle elsewhere. Whenever Lochan (our Border - see upthread) has been allowed on the bed - because she's been unwell or whatever - it's usually taken a few disturbed nights before she gets used to being back in her basket. Same is true with young kids!
Not gonna work for everyone but we went: create in bedroom 》 landing 》Hall 》 kitchen 》 kitchen without crate at about 8 months. The kitchen then provided unsuitable as she'd go ape shit when saw a cat/fox/snail walk along the garden wall. So she now sleeps in her basket in our son's room. Probably helps that's she's small enough for me to carry her up from her basket in the kitchen when I go up to bed.
@Stonehedge - thanks. To be honest I think Mrs Nonowt is finding it hardest. She's really anxious taking Lochan out especially and doesn't like walking her alone. Hopefully time will work its magic...