I need advice...Quick!

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I wouldn't be able to stay home with my mourning dog, I have to work....The dog just needs to settle in and get used to the idea of lost companions. As a human I have made a hell of a lot of noise over lost companions....just like a dog I've had to quit howling...this takes time. Your neighbors are probably grieveing as well. I'm sure you were polite, and they are defensive...but I think the dog may need more time. It might not be long before it quiets down. Your neighbors were right when they asked what you would like for them to do? How do you train a dog to not be sad? There are obvious diversion tactics you can use when you are around...but that does not cure the feelings of loss. Please be understanding. I'm sure it's flipping obnoxious...but it's too soon for them to get the animal more company, however. Poor thing. Time will heal. There was an article on the memory span of dogs, and it was devastatingly short...I forget how long the period. I'll go look it up. The point being: the dog will get used to things soon enough and it will probably just begin to whimper quietly after a time, and then completely get over it.