Doggy depression

 Today was a MUCH better day. I talked to her, last night, and I so underestimate this dog. She's so silly, sometimes that's all I see.

This morning, I bought her a big rawhide, and she worked on that while I moved stuff around and cleaned up the shop. Then, she went to Arby's with me, and we shared jalapeno poppers. We went to Home Depot to be told that they had NO heaters left. Then, I groomed a puppy, and she played with him, and someone told me there's a new dog park in town. Perfect!  Bundled us up, and there were three dogs in the 1.25 acre park. She played nice, after she warmed up to them, then we went to obedience class, and she got to play with her friend, Cy. Lots of eating and playing. She's MUCH perkier. 

 Oh, and I usually don't  do dog parks, but this is the first one in our area. It's brand, spanking new, and wide open. I could see all the dogs before I went in, so I figured it was worth a shot. She had fun, and I got a new grooming client! Her dog LOVED us:)

I am very happy that she had a good day today! Good for you Bean!

 Wow, that sounds like a great day!! I'm glad you were able to see her perkier self!

 So glad that Bean had a good day.  Had she not, I would have chimed in to suggest what Callie said.  I find that when I tell my dogs what has happened, they do better. 

I'm glad she had a good day.  It's a matter of taking one day at a time and getting thru it the best you all can.  I always talk to Willow.  And, I see a big difference in her after I explain what is going on to her. 

I have been thru this twice and found that only time helps the depressed dog.  Hunter and KayCee were littermates and were very close.  the 3 of us were always together.  He enyered ther hospital on Oct. 9, 2003, diagnses with autoimmune hemolytic anemia and later liver damage.  He only came home to be buried on Oct. 16, 2003. 

We had adopted Honey the Dec. before and she was especially close to KayCee, but while Hunter was in the hospital and later in his grave, KayCee did not eat well at all.  She prefereed to be under the dining table instae of her usual spot on the sofa at my feet-=--Hunter had aleways either been up on my head and down on the floor beside me.  This went on for several weeks.  Honey worked and worked to get KayCee to play with her and finally KayCee came out of it.

Hunter was buried about 5 feet down by the bouganvillia bush.  Apparenelty KayCee could pick up his scent despite his being  encased because for the rest of her life she often would go lay out there on his grave, long grown over with grass.    Hunter died at 4 yrs. 2 months (Proheart6 killed him) and KayCee died from cancer May 25, 2008l.  The picgture below was taken just weeks before her death, laying on Hunte'r grave 4 1/2 years after his death.

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 So I think all you can do is give it time and pay as mucjh attention as possible to the grieving dog.

jennie_c_d

I did not bring Emma home to show her, and it was probably a big mistake, BUT I couldn't handle that.

So glad things are looking up for you two. 

 That's one thing that worries me about Gobie and Lexi (14 and 10). Seems like dogs this age can be fine one day and then suddenly go downhill.  :( 

Glad to hear that both you and Bean  tried some new stuff today and kept yourselves busy.  I am keeping you in my prayers that you can both get thru this soon.

Jenni I am so sorry to hear about Emma. I remember a lot about her.  And you. My thoughts are with you.

jennie_c_d

I talked to her, last night, and I so underestimate this dog. She's so silly, sometimes that's all I see.

and honestly?  This will change your relationship with her and deepen it.  Dogs respond to challenge -- whether it's training or things like this.

And don't think if you had been able to 'show' Emma to her that it would have been seamless - it wouldn't have been.  It takes them a while to process grief.  they honeslty usually do a far better job of it than we do!

Muffin died during the night HERE in our home.  I know Foxy was awake at the time and it was all very "matter of fact" that day.  HOWEVER -- foxy was extremely sensitive to hearing Muffin's name!!  He'd get really "far away" any time we spoke of Muffin.  And it got to the point that David and I began to call Muffin "He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named" (a Harry Potty pun) simply so we didn't get the Fox all upset. 

But then at the same time I used Muffin's CGC tag and his pet therapy tag to motivate Foxy -- and that seemed to be FINE.  We often just don't give them credit enough for how complex they really can Be!!