By choosing to remember that you did not actively intend to cause harm to your dog, you can help alleviate your feelings of guilt. [substeps] Remember that you made the best decision you could under the circumstances.
[header] How to cope with guilt after a dog's death [title] Focus on your intent. [step] If you chose to euthanize your dog, your intention was to alleviate its suffering and pain. Similarly, if your dog died as a result of an accident, remember that you did not intentionally let your dog run outside unattended.