| Aliantha |
11-13-2007 06:36 PM |
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Originally Posted by Cicero
(Post 406548)
I wouldn't be able to stay home with my mourning dog, I have to work....The dog just needs to settle in and get used to the idea of lost companions. As a human I have made a hell of a lot of noise over lost companions....just like a dog I've had to quit howling...this takes time. Your neighbors are probably grieveing as well. I'm sure you were polite, and they are defensive...but I think the dog may need more time. It might not be long before it quiets down. Your neighbors were right when they asked what you would like for them to do? How do you train a dog to not be sad? There are obvious diversion tactics you can use when you are around...but that does not cure the feelings of loss. Please be understanding. I'm sure it's flipping obnoxious...but it's too soon for them to get the animal more company, however. Poor thing. Time will heal. There was an article on the memory span of dogs, and it was devastatingly short...I forget how long the period. I'll go look it up. The point being: the dog will get used to things soon enough and it will probably just begin to whimper quietly after a time, and then completely get over it.
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It has been nearly a month. I've been patient. Aside from the fact that the noise is annoying me, the dog obviously needs more attention than it's getting.
It might be too soon for the owners to thnk about a new pet, but I guarantee it's not too soon for the dog.
People talk about responsible pet ownership. It's being responsible when you make sure your pet is happy and not doing things which could possibly harm it, such as trying to claw it's way out of it's confinement.
No, I think I've been very patient. I think my neighbours are being rude by refusing to sort this issue out. |
