Thread: Bo is sad

Any tips for helping a grieving dog? Or is it just one of those things they need to go through and figure out themself?
Our old boy passed on last week and for the first few days Bo seemed OK, maybe just thought he was away for a bit or something. But, the past couple of days it's become clear he's figured it out. He's always been a dog that wears his heart on his sleeve, very obvious to figure out how he's feeling and he's very obviously feeling a bit blue. The old boy used to sit by the ranch slider and watch the world go by and Bo has been going and sitting on his spot and whimpering and going back and forth between that spot and myself or the wife and putting his paw on us with and enquiring look on his face. He's never been one to whimper or make much noise at all. He's also gone a bit "mopey" full stop, doesn't want to play with his ball and even going to work (which he lives for ) doesn't hold much appeal. It's also not helping the wife at all as she sees him upset, she knows why and it gets her waterworks going again.

maybe put one of the old boy's blankets on his bed to try and comfort him? I will be in the same boat when my old boy passes

Can’t be of any help but that must be hard to watch. Poor little fella. Assume it’ll just take time just like us humans


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FWIW we have always let our other dogs "see" for want of a better term (I'm not sure how else to describe it) their departed mate.

In our case its easy to do this as the vet always comes to us for the "last visit" and everyone is usually present at the "time". It seems to help

but in saying that we said goodbye to our old pointer 3 weeks ago and our youngest one has changed totally.

I'm not sure what else to say @Ryan_Songhurst its always a bit of a difficult time, I am sure Bo will be back to his almost usual self but don't be supprised if he is also a little changed.

Originally Posted by mikee

FWIW we have always let our other dogs "see" for want of a better term (I'm not sure how else to describe it) their departed mate.

In our case its easy to do this as the vet always comes to us for the "last visit" and everyone is usually present at the "time". It seems to help

but in saying that we said goodbye to our old pointer 3 weeks ago and our youngest one has changed totally.

I'm not sure what else to say @Ryan_Songhurst its always a bit of a difficult time, I am sure Bo will be back to his almost usual self but don't be supprised if he is also a little changed.

Yea we had the vet come out and do the end bit here at home but rightly or wrongly I didn't let Bo be a part of it or see him after. I kind of felt that since hunting is a big part of Bo's life, he's found heaps of animals that I have then killed, that maybe he could make some strange connection between me and his dead mate. Maybe I was wrong there?

Last photo together. I somehow think he knew the end was near as for the most part they kind of led separate lives and didn't spend a lot of time together but Bo was sitting with him a lot in the last days

Nothing but time will fix that.


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Time and attention Ryan. That is all you can give. My dog is still missing our bitch from time to time after almost four months

Sorry to hear that @Ryan_Songhurst
I think the best, you can do is keep an eye on him,
don't let him alone by himself,
call him to sit next to you when he is down or sit next to him (yeah... highly likely he won't come to you).
I think that would help him
like others said above time will heal and attention is what he needs at the moment.

Its suck that dog don't live long enough

Sorry to hear that Ryan

It's mainly time that will help, and making a fuss of him with a few special treats. Like Mikee, I let the other dog sniff the old mate for a few minutes.

Oh and no I don't think he is thinking you did the old dog in, he will just be wondering where he went.

Another puppy with a zest for life will bring smiles back into everyone’s lives

Owners and dogs can mimic each other, you will all be happier with a new bundle of joy

Got a dog named bo myself. The weks or months are detting closer

sympathy for Bo and u/ family.
3 yrs l8r my ms still won't have another, still tears up, I'm not much better, they step deep in one's heart.
Might have been good to let him have seen it , might not. Animals are more intelligent than we give them credit for, but being a carnivore , I don't wanna think about it

Get Bo a young poodle bitch on heat , one with a bow in the hair...

Originally Posted by Snap 4T

Sorry to hear that @Ryan_Songhurst
I think the best, you can do is keep an eye on him,
don't let him alone by himself,
call him to sit next to you when he is down or sit next to him (yeah... highly likely he won't come to you).
I think that would help him
like others said above time will heal and attention is what he needs at the moment.

Its suck that dog don't live long enough

Time n love.

Oh, so sorry to hear this. Lots of cuddles and access to "the forbidden couch" or another win might help distract!