Bodger
Bodger 13 Jan 2009 – 14 Feb 2020
On Friday we had to say goodbye to our beautiful Bodger. He was diagnosed with cancer last September. He came into our lives aged two and a half, a whirlwind of excitement, anxiety, and affection. He was a delightful dog, so playful and full of happiness, and we are heartbroken.
These photos are from his shoot with Bad Monkey Photography late last year.
Zazie Todd, PhD, is the author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy. She is the founder of the popular blog Companion Animal Psychology, where she writes about everything from training methods to the human-canine relationship. She also writes a column for Psychology Today and has received the prestigious Captain Haggerty Award for Best Training Article in 2017. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband and two cats.
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On Friday we had to say goodbye to our beautiful Bodger. He was diagnosed with cancer last September. He came into our lives aged two and a half, a whirlwind of excitement, anxiety, and affection. He was a delightful dog, so playful and full of happiness, and we are heartbroken.
These photos are from his shoot with Bad Monkey Photography late last year.
Zazie Todd, PhD, is the author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy. She is the founder of the popular blog Companion Animal Psychology, where she writes about everything from training methods to the human-canine relationship. She also writes a column for Psychology Today and has received the prestigious Captain Haggerty Award for Best Training Article in 2017. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband and two cats.
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We had to do the same with our 12-year-old Aussie last month. Busy with a new puppy now, but my heart will ALWAYS ache for my beloved, devoted Jackson....
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. Your Jackson sounds like a wonderful dog who will always have a place in your heart
DeleteAnd I'm heartbroken for you losing Bodger; Aussies are very special companions.
DeleteThank you. Aussies are very special indeed.
DeleteOh Zazie, I'm sorry for your loss. Bodger looks as if he had a fun life and was closely bonded to you. Cancer is rough. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Allison. He was a lot of fun and very affectionate.
DeleteBodger looks like he was in love with life, and you. Thank you for sharing these photos of your beloved Bodger...
ReplyDeleteThank you, I feel like you've summed him up very well. I'm glad you like the photos.
DeleteSo sorry for your loss! As I have gotten older, I have had to say goodbye to so many good dogs and it never gets any easier.
ReplyDeleteThank you, and I'm sorry for your losses too. It's such a tough thing to go through.
DeleteI'm so sorry to read of the loss of your beautiful boy. One thing wrong with dogs, their lives are too short. Kind thoughts to you Zazie, xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you xxx
DeleteSo very very sorry to hear of the loss of your beauftiful Bodger Zazie. My heart goes out to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janice.
DeleteI'm so sorry, Zazie. I'm sure he helped to develop your love of behavior studies to help both dogs and people.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with anyone who has lost their faithful companion. God bless Bodger.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennie
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss. His photos show such a handsome boy with much intensity and I'm sure he has inspired some of your work. RIP Bodger - and take care Zazie.
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