One hell of a shock. - Page 2

coolcat · 5th April 2015, 11:57

So sorry to hear the news Steve, not any easy way to approach the subject with your father in law.
I'm sure the support and love of his children will help to ease the pain and shock.

I wish him well in his recovery and my condolences to him and all the family in losing two cherished loved ones in such a short space of time.

James.uk · 6th April 2015, 18:38

A Bichon Frise is not like any other dog, they are totally "people" dogs, they are never happy unless they are cuddled up next to their owner, or better still, on their owners lap.

"In your face" 24/7 is a good description of a Bichon.. They love you to bits and despair when separated from you.. Left on their own for a long period often results in a nervous breakdown for the dog.. They are the nearest thing to a live Teddy Bear you can get...

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steve811 · 8th April 2015, 19:29

Maybe! Olly was not a demanding dog, very reserved and quiet. Charlie on the other hand is demanding, demands food, water and playtime! However this last couple of days he has been much more clingy and has for the first time fallen asleep on my lap, we think he knows Olly is gone.

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coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,312 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	So sorry to hear the news Steve, not any easy way to approach the subject with your father in law. I'm sure the support and love of his children will help to ease the pain and shock. I wish him well in his recovery and my condolences to him and all the family in losing two cherished loved ones in such a short space of time. __________________ Jeff.

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	A Bichon Frise is not like any other dog, they are totally "people" dogs, they are never happy unless they are cuddled up next to their owner, or better still, on their owners lap. "In your face" 24/7 is a good description of a Bichon.. They love you to bits and despair when separated from you.. Left on their own for a long period often results in a nervous breakdown for the dog.. They are the nearest thing to a live Teddy Bear you can get... ...

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steve811 Banned Rover 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 107 Thanked 299 Times in 206 Posts	Maybe! Olly was not a demanding dog, very reserved and quiet. Charlie on the other hand is demanding, demands food, water and playtime! However this last couple of days he has been much more clingy and has for the first time fallen asleep on my lap, we think he knows Olly is gone.