[header] How to cope with the death of a dog [title] Take time to grieve. [step] Many times pets, especially dogs, become a meaningful part of your life. Although you may feel that you should only take a little bit of time to mourn the death of an animal, you should also remember that it's okay to take as much time as you need to grieve over your companion. 
Take a day off from school or work if you need some time work through your feelings. You might tell your supervisor or teacher, " my dog died.