Good day,
Jim go as soon as possibe.. the earlier, the better, as they say.
Poor dog, stressed out lol, their hearing is so great, much better than humans'. Now I know how to rob you out lol, all it takes a little noise, even the kind you don't hear but dogs, bats, dolphins etc. do.
Fuck pollens, yes. I too have allergies and with my window open a bit all year I am getting a nice dose from the oh the beautiful garden.