Its only been a couple days since Lacey passed and I do understand that Jack will go thru an adjustment period.  Does anyone know how long this may last?  He just isnt himself, which I totally expect would happen but I hate seeing him like this.  His favorite thing has always been to go way out back and run and run and do circles and jump in the long grass.  Him and Lacey would have fun but even if she was just laying in the grass or by me he would still romp around.  He's not like that now.  Every night at a certain time he would get all excited and jump on me and run to the back door.  If Im not fast enough he would keep going back and forth until I get up and go out with him.  Then he'd go bug Lacey until she got up to come out too.  These past couple nights he hasnt done that at all.  Not at any time during the day.  He is sleeping more too.  He's not whining or anything.  He was sniffing her blankets the first day alot, so I took them away to wash.  Should I be concerned or is it just the process he's got to go thru.  Seeing him like this ALMOST makes me want to get him a buddy.  Should I leave Laceys blankets for him, or would the scent just make him miss her more? This is the first time I've ever had to deal with an animal grieving. Thanks in advance for the advise.  We are leaving in the morning for our mini vacation...maybe that will help him. 

Poor boy I think getting away will help all of you so many things for him to new things to smell and investigate  I don't know how long it will last.  I was watching the dog whisper last night and the little frenchie go back to his old self I think it was a week or two try and have a good time.