I have watched people give up their entire, I'm not kidding, give up their rights to have

relationships, to have children, give 15 years of their life to a dog who for whatever

reason cannot fit in society and so they stand their home alone with their single dog

until the dog dies and life has to be more than waiting for your dog to die.

You're listening to How To, a show where we tackle life's toughest challenges alongside

our listeners and the wisest people we can find on the planet.

I'm Amanda Ripley.

Today we're diving back into our conversation about co-existing with your furry family

members, especially when things get a little rough.

Last week we talked about some smaller but still seriously frustrating issues like excessive

barking.

We collected some really refreshing advice about simple fixes that can make life for you

and your pet a lot easier.

So if you haven't listened to that episode yet, definitely check it out.

But today we're going to dive in the deep end of the doggy pool.

What if you've tried everything, working with professional trainers, consulting your vet,

even seeing a massage therapist for dogs?

This is a real thing, by the way, as we learned in our last episode and you're still at

a breaking point.

And what if you're a renowned dog expert who's supposed to have all the answers?

The stress of trying to organize your life around a being who has almost impossible needs,

I would say I have PTSD as a result.

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