Thread: Bo is sad

Yeah really sorry to hear this news Ryan. Our two staffies here send their commiserations.

If I remember correctly your old boy was incredibly old, like 18 or more?

Staffys are way more than just a dog, so you need to get another one.

Some sad reading there.

They never leave your heart. Cant offer any better suggestions than to reiterate extra long pats, the odd treat, and probably the best thing for him would be a little sister or brother.

Best wishes.

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

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

Dogs are social animals. Get another dog pdq.

he will also be feeding off your mood and your good ladies.... you perk up and Bo will too.
these super sensitive types are mirrors of our moods.
go sit amoung your beautiful contented cows or calves and laugh,show him life is still ok and he will come right.
better still get out for another hunt...some me time with him.

Originally Posted by Flyblown

Yeah really sorry to hear this news Ryan. Our two staffies here send their commiserations.

If I remember correctly your old boy was incredibly old, like 18 or more?

Staffys are way more than just a dog, so you need to get another one.

My 2 back in the old country went 18 and 16 years before that dreaded day came.
I have read and been told that you should leave instructions that if you pass before the hound does, then the hound needs to get to see and feel you are gone before they can fully realise what has taken place.
I guess it may be the same for a fellow dog.
I feel for you and Bo Ryan

Maybe this dog didn't get to see and feel his master was gone. He continued to wait at the train station for his master to get off after his work and meet him as he had done for ages.

Japanese Akita dog Hachikō, who was born in Ōdate, Japan, in 1923. After the death of his owner, Ueno Hidesaburō in 1925, Hachikō returned to the Shibuya train station the next day and every day after that for the next nine years until he died in March 1935.

there are many stories like that one Zimmer.....

My old boy is some what going through the same thing. Had to put my girl down sunday night and the boy didn't realize until the following morning. he was a bit mopey for the first two days but he's coming right. He's not house trained (ex trial/hunting dog) but after I get home I've been letting in the house every night until bedtime just for some company along with plenty of tummy rubs.

Originally Posted by Flyblown

Yeah really sorry to hear this news Ryan. Our two staffies here send their commiserations.

If I remember correctly your old boy was incredibly old, like 18 or more?

Staffys are way more than just a dog, so you need to get another one.

He made it to 20 which is a pretty bloody good run. Will probably get another staffy eventually as they're such great little dogs, we plan to have a kid in the next year or so and I love the idea of the kids having a staffy to grow up with. It just doesn't feel right rushing out to get another dog just yet, nothing will ever replace him but just need some time to process stuff properly

Mate just lost his staffy couple of weeks back. 17 1/2 years. Great dogs

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

, nothing will ever replace him but just need some time to process stuff properly

this is more than likely the WHY of Bos behaviour mate...he is reading you two fine folks and mirroring your moods...... bonfire on beach with wine ,box of beerzies or two and much laughter,will do you ALL a heck of a lot of good...you have been tied up whipping that new block into shape and getting the measure of new staff at same time...watch YOUR stress levels,dont want you rushing off in green n yellow bus wit hChristmas lights all a flashing AGAIN...

@Ryan_Songhurst

Sorry for your loss.
A few years back we were in a similar situation, but my wife has always successfully used Homeopathics on us and the dogs for varies reasons and this remedy seems to take the edge of grief and separation.
Ignatia 30c is the remedy we used for us and the remaining dog as well as Rescue remedy in the evening for a good night sleep which also helps with grief and can be taken by humans too.
Hope that helps.

When our Martha went at 17, Poppy was very depressed. She came out of it, but getting young Bernie re-invigorated her. (And me).

I hope Bo has picked up a bit Ryan

Take him to Waimate,then when he gets back to Oamaru he will realise how lucky he is.