Yes, they do. Rod and Marilyn Seiler were at crossroads when they realized the depressed state of mind of Schatzie, their 12-year-old Doberman cross, who lost her longtime friend and pack mate, Sam, a shepherd mix. Schatzie kept looking for Sam desperately, stopped playing, and lost her appetite and interest in almost everything. It was enough for the owners to realize what was wrong. They tried to engage her in all kinds of activities to divert her mind, but all went in vain. The only question confronted them was how to make Schatzie cope with the loss.



Your best friend too can encounter such a situation. I know it’s not easy to drag your dog out of the fix and wash out his or her brain with a snap of your finger, as the matter is too sensitive. One of the best ways to help your pooch is to introduce a new partner ASAP and spend more time with him. Don’t make any changes in his routine like walks, playtime and food. Also while bringing in the new friend don’t look out for a similar one, though it’s good if you’re able to find one, but make sure that he’s not aggressive or things may get awry. Let them develop their relationship of their own and see how the grief melts away.



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