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hlthe2b

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4. I agree with getting them outside, exercise, new areas to explore and if they like other dogs,

Reply to Ilsa (Original post)

Sat Nov 5, 2022, 01:35 PM

Nov 2022

maybe a dog park. Help them find some joy again.

Were the dogs present when your husband died? (I don't mean to be indelicate nor intrusive, but that may have made a big difference).

But disrupt their routine with new activities away from home and walk, walk, walk, walk. That is my go-to, myself when grieving. It does help.

I am sorry for your loss--for ALL of you.

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What can I do for my grieving dogs? [View all] Ilsa Nov 2022 OP

Get them outside Even if they are mopey. LakeArenal Nov 2022 #1

Best idea! secondwind Nov 2022 #2

If you can do it, walks and drives. Maybe even a no no like taking them for ratchiweenie Nov 2022 #3

+1 2naSalit Nov 2022 #6

I agree with getting them outside, exercise, new areas to explore and if they like other dogs, hlthe2b Nov 2022 #4

They haven't been near the spot where he died. Ilsa Nov 2022 #5

My heart is aching for you all. emulatorloo Nov 2022 #7

When our Bichon was grieving for her little sister (Bichapoo) we took SlimJimmy Nov 2022 #8

A reminder that a dog's brain is mapped for scent, and these scent pathways are deeply connected Donkees Nov 2022 #9