Our dogs seem to understand what is going on with us and most are quite understanding in their own way through our troubles. Some dogs get tense and overanxious and require some doggie time of a vigorous playtime, a good walk, a training session or a good long scratch/massage followed by some loving and hugging to make them feel we are still ok with them. Some dogs seem to think our brooding/sadness is directed at them and get quite tense so if you have a doggie that is acting strange, please give her some extra time to bolster the sense of bonding with you. Your dogs reaction sounds like most dogs, though. They sense something is wrong with us and are curious and wondering what happened to us and why we have changed. If you can manage, a little dog time would make her feel you are still a close team and all is ok.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |