Because he should have killed the dog himself like george has to be the one to kill lennie because they're best friends candy should have killed his dog because they were best friends too!
Candy could have also made sure that the dog was killed in the nicest way possible.
Carlson shot Candy's dog in "Of Mice and Men" because it was old and suffering. Candy allowed him to do it because he knew it was the best thing for the dog. This event foreshadows the mercy killing of Lennie that takes place later in the story.
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his dog got shot by carlson
Candy was devastated and regretful when Carlson shot his dog. He felt guilty for not being the one to put his beloved companion down himself, showing how deeply he cared for his old dog.
Candy regrets not putting his dog out of its misery himself, as he let Carlson shoot it instead. He also regrets not joining George and Lennie in purchasing their dream farm, as he realizes he will soon be old and useless on the ranch.
Candy expresses regret about not having shot his own dog himself because he feels a sense of responsibility for its suffering and recognizes that it would have been a more dignified end. The dog's death symbolizes the harsh realities of life on the ranch and the inevitability of aging and uselessness. By suggesting he should have done it himself, Candy also highlights his feelings of powerlessness and the loss of control over his own life and future. This moment reflects the broader themes of loneliness and the struggle for agency in a brutal environment.
He tells him the dog is old and its suffering. He also claims that the dog smells.
He was shot. One of the guys who stayed in the house convinced Candy to let him put the dog out of his misery. Candy later regretted not taking the responsibily himself.
The decision to shoot Candy's old dog was made by the more insensitive members of the group, George was indifferent to the decision - Candy thought it best that the dog should be shot, however, didn't want it to be as such, he only thought this due to the comments made of others from the group.
Candy was upset about his dog being shot because he had raised the dog since it was a pup, and it was his loyal companion. He was also upset because he felt it was a betrayal by the other ranch workers and he was worried about being lonely without his dog by his side.
He was shot. One of the guys who stayed in the house convinced Candy to let him put the dog out of his misery. Candy later regretted not taking the responsibily himself.
Candy suggests that George should have shot the dog himself because he believes that it is a man's responsibility to take care of his own problems, instead of relying on others to do it for him. Candy sees George as a capable and responsible individual who should have handled the situation himself.