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Is Sandy Depressed??

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Home Stager with HOLT modern Home Staging

My little digging wonder has lost the sparkle in her eye and the wag in her tail, and the poor look on her face is so sad.

It started a couple of days ago, when I first noticed that she wasn't keeping up with me on our walk. She just moped about most of the day and her normally empty dish remained full. The next day she was no better.

I think she might be stressed with the sight of all the moving boxes piling up in th house (as we are going to moe in one month). I spoke to the vet and since she has no other real symptoms there is no urgency to her situation.

Any suggestions?

UPDATED: I found a new walking route for Sandy where she has lots of new smells to explore and bribed her to eat by mixing in can dog food with her kibble. I also invested in a new "baby", a fake lamb fur stuffed lobster...she's back to her old self again!

Louisa Kastendick
Prudential Americana Group, Realtors - Henderson, NV

Lots of TLC, hugs, petting. kisses and extra attention.  Dogs do suffer from stress especially moving, you're stressed and poochy can sense it. 

I suggest doggy kindergarten during the time your busy packing and when you've finished, had an hour to unwind then go get poochy and go to play at your local dog park and show extra love and affection.  The poor pooch is mirroring your feelings, sounds like you need to take it easy too!

 Good luck and I hope it helps!

Jun 21, 2007 06:20 AM
Lucie Quigley
HOLT modern Home Staging - Halifax, NS
Thanks Louisa! Pets are the reflection's of our souls.
Jun 21, 2007 06:59 AM
Jacqulyn Richey
Prominent Realty Group - Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Real Estate
Try to keep at least one area of the house as familiar to her as possible. She is just under stress because she doesn't know what's going on.  Try a little more exercise and extra attention. A few extra treats (ones she will never refuse). I recommend chicken jerky. Is like crack for dogs. Hope that helps -Charles
Jun 21, 2007 11:33 AM