Mary Allen
Your dog deserves your love and attention, but he can also look sad.
Take Her to Your Vet
In these circumstances, taking your dog to the vet is your best bet. First, to rule out physical problems. Second, start treatment as soon as the dog needs it.
Do not Encourage Undesirable Behaviors
Sometimes it’s easy to succumb to the sad-looking puppy eyes. However, sometimes dogs use it to their advantage.
Caution: Remember that dogs are smart. If you like it when you look sad, do it as a reinforcing behavior.
If the behavior is repeated over a period of time, it is more difficult to correct. Don’t make it worse.
Help Them Get Out of Depression
Find out why your pet is depressed. This is the first step in finding ways to bring her happiness back. It might be worth sticking to a routine. Dogs can find safety and comfort in routine. Give them lots of toys and exercise.