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Bouvier de Flandres Discussions & Pictures / Re: Grieving Bouv
« on: September 12, 2007, 11:40:47 pm »
Thank You All for the encouragement!
I almost ran out and got a new puppy. But I stopped because of various reasons, one being 'what if Jasper doesn't like the puppy that I brought home as a life long friend , that would be disasterous.  The idea to have a friend bring over a playmate for the day is a good one.  I know of a one year old Golden and a 6 month old dane.  For sure the other dog will need to be a female.  Jasper is ok with males if he's not on his own turf, but we found that he likes being king of the hill. 
Tomorrow is grooming day.  He loves visiting Miss Debbie.  Maybe she can let one of her girls out (Boxer)to play in her yard for a little. 
You guys are great.  You really helped to boost my spirits.  You gave me a game plan to help my big guy get over the blues.  I know now that there is a light at the end of that tunnel.  Hope I didn't well up to many sad memories for yah. 
Buy the way, are there instructions on this site for 'How to load up pictures?'

Jackie G
and the Big Ole Jasper

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Bouvier de Flandres Discussions & Pictures / Grieving Bouv
« on: September 12, 2007, 12:19:24 am »
Two weeks ago my Bernese Mt Dog Sophie went to the rainbow bridge.  Her pal Jasper (5 yr old male Bouv) has been a bit confused and lonely.  The first week, Our walks seem to consist of a hunt for Sophie. He seemed to pick up her scent his tail will wag, his heads up and alert and off we go trying to follow the scent.  He then seemed to realize that Sophie was gone.  For quite some time he was walking around with ears close to head and pinned back, as if he were scared.  The second week, our walks have once again become more of our time.  I guess because the scent is not as strong.  He's very sensitive to his family's emotional state.  So he's probably picking up on our sadness.
I liked having the 2 dogs around.  But not sure about introducing a young pup to the older Bouv.  Has anyone been on this path befor?  Was it helpful or harmful for the older Bouv to bring in a new playmate so soon?

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