Yeah, there's really nothin' to do about the howling but put a you-and-Tora-kun-scenty blanket in with him and ignore it. It feels like you're being the biggest monster in the history of doggykind - our dog was an expert at guilt-tripping us her whole life X'D - but he'll settle down soon enough, and everyone'll be happier.

And no worries about not LJing. You're sick AND have a new puppy. Anyone who faults you is a poohead.