I have been searching for a forum about arthritis, but I had not found the right one until now!
I was diagnosed with RA in 2004 after 2 years of seeing Drs that had no idea what was going on.
Welcome to the neighborhood. You should post your message on the RA board - that's where everyone hangs out, so you'll be sure to get a responsive hello from the group!
I have a boxer also - her name is Wrinkles. She is crazy in love with chasing a laser pointer or flashlight beam! Have you tried that with your girls?