Lonely Maggie after Companion Dog's Death *suggestions please*

[poofy]

Im sorry she lost her friend, and wish I knew what to do to help her, shot of a new friend I have no idea..

[finn's mom]

Short of getting her another dog to be with, or bringing her indoors...the only other thing I've seen people do for their pet in a similar situation, was to rehome them with a dog or dogs they like. I'm not suggesting that, though, because I don't know that I could do that. But, I've seen it happen like your situation, and, they couldn't take another dog, for some reason. They rehomed their dog and she was back to her old self again. I hope you all can find some way to make Maggie's life full again. Poor girl. She must be so scared being alone! I wish you the best of luck!

[petslover]

Sorry about the loss of Abby, but my suggestions are either get Maggie a new pal or my best suggestion would be to bring her inside with you. If she is that lonely that maybe the best thing to do.

[christa]

Well first of all, there is no way that my parents would rehome her. I would bring her to the city with me before that would happen. She LOVES being outside on the farm . . . she LOVES running and playing . . . she LOVES my parents. It's not like this is a life/death situation here . . . at least not enough to do something so drastic.

I was only asking for suggestions of things that we could do for her, to make her more secure & comfortable.

[finn's mom]

Well first of all, there is no way that my parents would rehome her. I would bring her to the city with me before that would happen. She LOVES being outside on the farm . . . she LOVES running and playing . . . she LOVES my parents. It's not like this is a life/death situation here . . . at least not enough to do something so drastic.

I was only asking for suggestions of things that we could do for her, to make her more secure & comfortable.

And, I was only giving you suggestions based on what I've seen other people do in similar situations. I'm sorry, I misunderstood. I thought she wasn't running and playing and being happy. Blech, I'll just shut up.

[christa]

And, I was only giving you suggestions based on what I've seen other people do in similar situations. I'm sorry, I misunderstood. I thought she wasn't running and playing and being happy. Blech, I'll just shut up.

Maybe *I* wasn't clear enough. It's just hard to explain your dog's personality without writing a book.

Maggie is on top of the world when me or my mom or dad are outside with her. It's almost like she gets so excited . . . I worry that she'll make herself sick! Is that possible? Anyway, she IS a happy pup . . . just seems lonely. She's really changed. In some ways, it has settled her down, which is good . . . but I just feel bad for her. And just wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

Do you think the night light and the radio will help? I know we use to always leave the TV on in the garage during the day and the dogs didn't roam as much. They stayed close to the TV/noise.

Finn's mom: No hard feelings. ok?

[finn's mom]

Finn's mom: No hard feelings. ok?

Whew, I hate hard feelings. None here.

[lv4dogs]

Yup, I'm with everyone else. the only suggestions I have are ones you don't want to do (bring her inside... even if it is just at night, get another dog for company or rehome her).

Sorry but there really isn't much else that can be done in this situation.

Good luck.

[lv4dogs]

The radio might help a little bit if you can program it to a soothing cd ro something.

The problem with radios & tv's is that sometimes you'll get a commercial or the like with scary noises/voices, loud bangs, whatever... you never ever know what they play or show next or if the frequency will have interuptions causing static and the like. Sometimes that can make the situation even worse.

If you can program it to a cd or something that you KNOW for sure will NOT skip and it doesn't have any frightening noises it may help. But thats next to impossible.

[shais_mom]

I am sorry for your loss. I am sure Maggie is grieving for her companion just as you and your parent's are also. I think a soothing cd sounds good. I wish you the best with her you both deserve it.
{{hugs}}

[Ginger's Mom]

How old is Maggie? My only suggestion would be to bring her inside at least at night. I know that you said that she loves being outside, but you also said that for the last three months (since July) she has been fearful and lonesome outside. So maybe bringing her inside at night for some company and security and letting her enjoy herself outside during the day would work. I am not sure that what Maggie needs is noise (radio, ect.) as much as some genuine interaction and with someone she trusts.