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Hi savypat, I have written an article about dogs that miss their previous owners/friends. Please read it at http://gooddogfood.org/dog-behavior/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-tips-for-effective-management/. I hope the write-up is of help to you.

the other of mylot have more than likly said this already but have you tryed to cuddle him/her when we had a dog many years now she was missing my mum so my son just sat with her a talked to her she slowly came round but it took time and have you something of your daughters that you can let the dog have so he can smell her cent.

How about giving him some treats or toys to play? Or he likes to play with human beings instead of dogs? Besides leaving my dog with the vet, I haven't leave my dog with any one else yet, I don't know if she will miss me a lot when she doesn't see me.

Well, I think that if he wants to lay around and be sad, you can't really stop him. I mean, it's a dog. You can try to play, but if he doesn't want to, he won't. Maybe you can cheer him up with some food.

Talk to him and assure him that his master will return. Whenever I leave town for 15-20 days, I have a friend come over and check on my cats. But, cats don't care! However, when I do return, there is a brief period when they ignore me...then all of them are in my lap. I'm covered with cats. Just talk to him, and if your daughter has a phone, have her call the dog and talk to him! He needs to hear her voice.

Oh, poor thing. Maybe try playing with him? Do you have dog toys? A good game of tug-of-war or fetch should get a dog in a better mood.

You can't do much. He actually misses your daughter. Since when is he with you and for how much longer. One or two days it okay, after that they get depressed. I think you better check with a Vet how to handle the situation. I had this experience with my neighbour's dog. She loves me, but then loves them more. When they go for a holiday (its normally three or four days), she's okay the first two days. After that she goes all quiet and then refuses to eat. Once they are back, she is all thrilled and gobbles down everything.

I would just take him out for extra walks. That way he'll get comfortable with his new surroundings. Maybe you can buy him a little dog toy or bone.

Ahh, poor guy. My sister's dog is the opposite, he's just like a kid going to grandma's house. He doesn't want to leave! I would try taking him for a car ride if he likes them. Maybe take him to a park and let him run. You could also give him his favorite treats and maybe a taste or two of his favorite 'people food'. Other than that I would just suggest loving him lots - lots of pets and cuddles and scratched behind the ears. Hopefully he'll come around.

Anytime and of my dogs were looking or acting sad I would take them outside for a long walk, or just let them run around and play. Show the dog lots of attention, maybe give the dog a treat and take the dog outside to play. Hope this helps some.