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Old October 6th 03, 05:36 AM
Monika I. Neszvecsko
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Dear Liselotte,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Having gone through a similar situation
myself, I know how difficult it is.
Two years ago, we lost our beloved Spartacus, a male GSD, to liver cancer.
He was barely five years old.
Zeus, our mischievious male rottie, was heartbroken. They were best of pals
since the first moment they met. At that time, Zeus was only four months
and Spartacus ten months old. They were very active, happy dogs. Zeus was
for ever chasing and playing ambushing tricks on Spartacus since he wasn't
as swift. We used to say; here goes the bull and the gazelle! They were
really enjoying each others company.
When Spartacus passed away, Zeus became depressed. He stopped eating for
two days and was no longer interested in going outside other than to do his
things. For the longest time, he would just lie there, not doing anything.
Total loss of interest. Slowly, he overcame his loneliness although we
could not get him to run as he used to in the fields. This last summer, a
dog park was created in our neighborhood and finally Zeus has regained his
joy of running, chasing and ambushing his new doggy friends.
Does Zeus still miss and remember Spartacus? I would think so, but who can
say for sure?
Good luck to you and your loyal companion in these difficult times.
Best,
Monika


"LL" wrote in message
news:6H8fb.673301$uu5.110403@sccrnsc04...
I have just lost my wonderful, beloved almost 10 year old rottweiler. I
have had him since he was weeks old.
When he was 3, I got a german shepherd, female, she was 3 months old
when I got her.

They have been together constantly since.
My question is about my now 7 year old german shepherd. How does it
affect her to lose a companion that has been in her life for almost 7

years?
I have been devastated by the loss, but I stopped expressing my feelings
in front of her, because I thought it might upset her.

I have noticed that she is carrying a squeaky toy with her constantly,
and she did have loose stools right after the death of my rottie.
She also, sometimes whines, very quietly, at bedtime. She never has
whined before.
My rottie was put down here at home.
She saw her friend "afterwards" but totally ignored his body.
I took to the crematorium the day after.

We are suppose to go overseas, where I am from, but I feel it would be
too hard for her right now. I am considering taking her along, in fact.

How do dogs deal with loss??

Liselotte



  #12  
Old October 6th 03, 05:36 AM
Monika I. Neszvecsko
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Dear Liselotte,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Having gone through a similar situation
myself, I know how difficult it is.
Two years ago, we lost our beloved Spartacus, a male GSD, to liver cancer.
He was barely five years old.
Zeus, our mischievious male rottie, was heartbroken. They were best of pals
since the first moment they met. At that time, Zeus was only four months
and Spartacus ten months old. They were very active, happy dogs. Zeus was
for ever chasing and playing ambushing tricks on Spartacus since he wasn't
as swift. We used to say; here goes the bull and the gazelle! They were
really enjoying each others company.
When Spartacus passed away, Zeus became depressed. He stopped eating for
two days and was no longer interested in going outside other than to do his
things. For the longest time, he would just lie there, not doing anything.
Total loss of interest. Slowly, he overcame his loneliness although we
could not get him to run as he used to in the fields. This last summer, a
dog park was created in our neighborhood and finally Zeus has regained his
joy of running, chasing and ambushing his new doggy friends.
Does Zeus still miss and remember Spartacus? I would think so, but who can
say for sure?
Good luck to you and your loyal companion in these difficult times.
Best,
Monika


"LL" wrote in message
news:6H8fb.673301$uu5.110403@sccrnsc04...
I have just lost my wonderful, beloved almost 10 year old rottweiler. I
have had him since he was weeks old.
When he was 3, I got a german shepherd, female, she was 3 months old
when I got her.

They have been together constantly since.
My question is about my now 7 year old german shepherd. How does it
affect her to lose a companion that has been in her life for almost 7

years?
I have been devastated by the loss, but I stopped expressing my feelings
in front of her, because I thought it might upset her.

I have noticed that she is carrying a squeaky toy with her constantly,
and she did have loose stools right after the death of my rottie.
She also, sometimes whines, very quietly, at bedtime. She never has
whined before.
My rottie was put down here at home.
She saw her friend "afterwards" but totally ignored his body.
I took to the crematorium the day after.

We are suppose to go overseas, where I am from, but I feel it would be
too hard for her right now. I am considering taking her along, in fact.

How do dogs deal with loss??

Liselotte



  #13  
Old October 6th 03, 05:36 AM
Monika I. Neszvecsko
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Dear Liselotte,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Having gone through a similar situation
myself, I know how difficult it is.
Two years ago, we lost our beloved Spartacus, a male GSD, to liver cancer.
He was barely five years old.
Zeus, our mischievious male rottie, was heartbroken. They were best of pals
since the first moment they met. At that time, Zeus was only four months
and Spartacus ten months old. They were very active, happy dogs. Zeus was
for ever chasing and playing ambushing tricks on Spartacus since he wasn't
as swift. We used to say; here goes the bull and the gazelle! They were
really enjoying each others company.
When Spartacus passed away, Zeus became depressed. He stopped eating for
two days and was no longer interested in going outside other than to do his
things. For the longest time, he would just lie there, not doing anything.
Total loss of interest. Slowly, he overcame his loneliness although we
could not get him to run as he used to in the fields. This last summer, a
dog park was created in our neighborhood and finally Zeus has regained his
joy of running, chasing and ambushing his new doggy friends.
Does Zeus still miss and remember Spartacus? I would think so, but who can
say for sure?
Good luck to you and your loyal companion in these difficult times.
Best,
Monika


"LL" wrote in message
news:6H8fb.673301$uu5.110403@sccrnsc04...
I have just lost my wonderful, beloved almost 10 year old rottweiler. I
have had him since he was weeks old.
When he was 3, I got a german shepherd, female, she was 3 months old
when I got her.

They have been together constantly since.
My question is about my now 7 year old german shepherd. How does it
affect her to lose a companion that has been in her life for almost 7

years?
I have been devastated by the loss, but I stopped expressing my feelings
in front of her, because I thought it might upset her.

I have noticed that she is carrying a squeaky toy with her constantly,
and she did have loose stools right after the death of my rottie.
She also, sometimes whines, very quietly, at bedtime. She never has
whined before.
My rottie was put down here at home.
She saw her friend "afterwards" but totally ignored his body.
I took to the crematorium the day after.

We are suppose to go overseas, where I am from, but I feel it would be
too hard for her right now. I am considering taking her along, in fact.

How do dogs deal with loss??

Liselotte



  #14  
Old October 6th 03, 09:35 AM
LL
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What a touching story. Thanks for sharing it with me.

I am very attentive to her right now, plus it helps a little to focus on
her.

One thing I just don't get, and that is, that when the vet was "done",
here in my house. Basse was lying on a comforter on the floor. I let
Daisi in the room, thinking she might want to go and "say goodbye" to
Basse, but she totally ignored him on the floor. Did not go near him.
Acting as if he was not there. That was strange. My husband has his own
dog, and that one came right up to Basse, he was very curious, as was
our cat.

Liselotte,
ps, my rottweiler had osteosarcoma, which I have now learned is very
common in Rottweilers.




Monika I. Neszvecsko wrote:
Dear Liselotte,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Having gone through a similar situation
myself, I know how difficult it is.
Two years ago, we lost our beloved Spartacus, a male GSD, to liver cancer.
He was barely five years old.
Zeus, our mischievious male rottie, was heartbroken. They were best of pals
since the first moment they met. At that time, Zeus was only four months
and Spartacus ten months old. They were very active, happy dogs. Zeus was
for ever chasing and playing ambushing tricks on Spartacus since he wasn't
as swift. We used to say; here goes the bull and the gazelle! They were
really enjoying each others company.
When Spartacus passed away, Zeus became depressed. He stopped eating for
two days and was no longer interested in going outside other than to do his
things. For the longest time, he would just lie there, not doing anything.
Total loss of interest. Slowly, he overcame his loneliness although we
could not get him to run as he used to in the fields. This last summer, a
dog park was created in our neighborhood and finally Zeus has regained his
joy of running, chasing and ambushing his new doggy friends.
Does Zeus still miss and remember Spartacus? I would think so, but who can
say for sure?
Good luck to you and your loyal companion in these difficult times.
Best,
Monika


"LL" wrote in message
news:6H8fb.673301$uu5.110403@sccrnsc04...

I have just lost my wonderful, beloved almost 10 year old rottweiler. I
have had him since he was weeks old.
When he was 3, I got a german shepherd, female, she was 3 months old
when I got her.

They have been together constantly since.
My question is about my now 7 year old german shepherd. How does it
affect her to lose a companion that has been in her life for almost 7


years?

I have been devastated by the loss, but I stopped expressing my feelings
in front of her, because I thought it might upset her.

I have noticed that she is carrying a squeaky toy with her constantly,
and she did have loose stools right after the death of my rottie.
She also, sometimes whines, very quietly, at bedtime. She never has
whined before.
My rottie was put down here at home.
She saw her friend "afterwards" but totally ignored his body.
I took to the crematorium the day after.

We are suppose to go overseas, where I am from, but I feel it would be
too hard for her right now. I am considering taking her along, in fact.

How do dogs deal with loss??

Liselotte





  #15  
Old October 6th 03, 09:35 AM
LL
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What a touching story. Thanks for sharing it with me.

I am very attentive to her right now, plus it helps a little to focus on
her.

One thing I just don't get, and that is, that when the vet was "done",
here in my house. Basse was lying on a comforter on the floor. I let
Daisi in the room, thinking she might want to go and "say goodbye" to
Basse, but she totally ignored him on the floor. Did not go near him.
Acting as if he was not there. That was strange. My husband has his own
dog, and that one came right up to Basse, he was very curious, as was
our cat.

Liselotte,
ps, my rottweiler had osteosarcoma, which I have now learned is very
common in Rottweilers.




Monika I. Neszvecsko wrote:
Dear Liselotte,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Having gone through a similar situation
myself, I know how difficult it is.
Two years ago, we lost our beloved Spartacus, a male GSD, to liver cancer.
He was barely five years old.
Zeus, our mischievious male rottie, was heartbroken. They were best of pals
since the first moment they met. At that time, Zeus was only four months
and Spartacus ten months old. They were very active, happy dogs. Zeus was
for ever chasing and playing ambushing tricks on Spartacus since he wasn't
as swift. We used to say; here goes the bull and the gazelle! They were
really enjoying each others company.
When Spartacus passed away, Zeus became depressed. He stopped eating for
two days and was no longer interested in going outside other than to do his
things. For the longest time, he would just lie there, not doing anything.
Total loss of interest. Slowly, he overcame his loneliness although we
could not get him to run as he used to in the fields. This last summer, a
dog park was created in our neighborhood and finally Zeus has regained his
joy of running, chasing and ambushing his new doggy friends.
Does Zeus still miss and remember Spartacus? I would think so, but who can
say for sure?
Good luck to you and your loyal companion in these difficult times.
Best,
Monika


"LL" wrote in message
news:6H8fb.673301$uu5.110403@sccrnsc04...

I have just lost my wonderful, beloved almost 10 year old rottweiler. I
have had him since he was weeks old.
When he was 3, I got a german shepherd, female, she was 3 months old
when I got her.

They have been together constantly since.
My question is about my now 7 year old german shepherd. How does it
affect her to lose a companion that has been in her life for almost 7


years?

I have been devastated by the loss, but I stopped expressing my feelings
in front of her, because I thought it might upset her.

I have noticed that she is carrying a squeaky toy with her constantly,
and she did have loose stools right after the death of my rottie.
She also, sometimes whines, very quietly, at bedtime. She never has
whined before.
My rottie was put down here at home.
She saw her friend "afterwards" but totally ignored his body.
I took to the crematorium the day after.

We are suppose to go overseas, where I am from, but I feel it would be
too hard for her right now. I am considering taking her along, in fact.

How do dogs deal with loss??

Liselotte





  #16  
Old October 6th 03, 09:35 AM
LL
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What a touching story. Thanks for sharing it with me.

I am very attentive to her right now, plus it helps a little to focus on
her.

One thing I just don't get, and that is, that when the vet was "done",
here in my house. Basse was lying on a comforter on the floor. I let
Daisi in the room, thinking she might want to go and "say goodbye" to
Basse, but she totally ignored him on the floor. Did not go near him.
Acting as if he was not there. That was strange. My husband has his own
dog, and that one came right up to Basse, he was very curious, as was
our cat.

Liselotte,
ps, my rottweiler had osteosarcoma, which I have now learned is very
common in Rottweilers.




Monika I. Neszvecsko wrote:
Dear Liselotte,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Having gone through a similar situation
myself, I know how difficult it is.
Two years ago, we lost our beloved Spartacus, a male GSD, to liver cancer.
He was barely five years old.
Zeus, our mischievious male rottie, was heartbroken. They were best of pals
since the first moment they met. At that time, Zeus was only four months
and Spartacus ten months old. They were very active, happy dogs. Zeus was
for ever chasing and playing ambushing tricks on Spartacus since he wasn't
as swift. We used to say; here goes the bull and the gazelle! They were
really enjoying each others company.
When Spartacus passed away, Zeus became depressed. He stopped eating for
two days and was no longer interested in going outside other than to do his
things. For the longest time, he would just lie there, not doing anything.
Total loss of interest. Slowly, he overcame his loneliness although we
could not get him to run as he used to in the fields. This last summer, a
dog park was created in our neighborhood and finally Zeus has regained his
joy of running, chasing and ambushing his new doggy friends.
Does Zeus still miss and remember Spartacus? I would think so, but who can
say for sure?
Good luck to you and your loyal companion in these difficult times.
Best,
Monika


"LL" wrote in message
news:6H8fb.673301$uu5.110403@sccrnsc04...

I have just lost my wonderful, beloved almost 10 year old rottweiler. I
have had him since he was weeks old.
When he was 3, I got a german shepherd, female, she was 3 months old
when I got her.

They have been together constantly since.
My question is about my now 7 year old german shepherd. How does it
affect her to lose a companion that has been in her life for almost 7


years?

I have been devastated by the loss, but I stopped expressing my feelings
in front of her, because I thought it might upset her.

I have noticed that she is carrying a squeaky toy with her constantly,
and she did have loose stools right after the death of my rottie.
She also, sometimes whines, very quietly, at bedtime. She never has
whined before.
My rottie was put down here at home.
She saw her friend "afterwards" but totally ignored his body.
I took to the crematorium the day after.

We are suppose to go overseas, where I am from, but I feel it would be
too hard for her right now. I am considering taking her along, in fact.

How do dogs deal with loss??

Liselotte





  #17  
Old October 6th 03, 06:17 PM
Charles Richmond
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LL wrote:

[snip...] [snip...] [snip...]

One thing I just don't get, and that is, that when the vet was "done",
here in my house. Basse was lying on a comforter on the floor. I let
Daisi in the room, thinking she might want to go and "say goodbye" to
Basse, but she totally ignored him on the floor. Did not go near him.
Acting as if he was not there. That was strange. My husband has his own
dog, and that one came right up to Basse, he was very curious, as was
our cat.

Perhaps Daisi was "in denial"...she was *not* ready to face
that her best friend was gone. People often have their own
ways to be "in denial"...so I think that is understandable
for Daisi also.

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  #18  
Old October 6th 03, 06:17 PM
Charles Richmond
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LL wrote:

[snip...] [snip...] [snip...]

One thing I just don't get, and that is, that when the vet was "done",
here in my house. Basse was lying on a comforter on the floor. I let
Daisi in the room, thinking she might want to go and "say goodbye" to
Basse, but she totally ignored him on the floor. Did not go near him.
Acting as if he was not there. That was strange. My husband has his own
dog, and that one came right up to Basse, he was very curious, as was
our cat.

Perhaps Daisi was "in denial"...she was *not* ready to face
that her best friend was gone. People often have their own
ways to be "in denial"...so I think that is understandable
for Daisi also.

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| Charles and Francis Richmond richmond at plano dot net |
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  #19  
Old October 6th 03, 06:17 PM
Charles Richmond
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LL wrote:

[snip...] [snip...] [snip...]

One thing I just don't get, and that is, that when the vet was "done",
here in my house. Basse was lying on a comforter on the floor. I let
Daisi in the room, thinking she might want to go and "say goodbye" to
Basse, but she totally ignored him on the floor. Did not go near him.
Acting as if he was not there. That was strange. My husband has his own
dog, and that one came right up to Basse, he was very curious, as was
our cat.

Perhaps Daisi was "in denial"...she was *not* ready to face
that her best friend was gone. People often have their own
ways to be "in denial"...so I think that is understandable
for Daisi also.

--
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| Charles and Francis Richmond richmond at plano dot net |
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  #20  
Old October 6th 03, 08:10 PM
dotmcs
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This same behavior took place when I had to have my senior greyhound put
down, at home.

Of my five other dogs, who I let into the room afterwards, only the youngest
one barked savagely, as if trying to wake King up. The others walked around
him, not looking at him, as if they knew he was no longer there.

One thing I just don't get, and that is, that when the vet was "done",
here in my house. Basse was lying on a comforter on the floor. I let
Daisi in the room, thinking she might want to go and "say goodbye" to
Basse, but she totally ignored him on the floor. Did not go near him.
Acting as if he was not there. That was strange. My husband has his own
dog, and that one came right up to Basse, he was very curious, as was
our cat.



 




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