Firecrackers!!!
Well, we're learning more about Mecka every day. She is extremely fearful (maybe terrified wouldn't be too strong of a word) of gunshot type noises. She isn't fond of thunder but can deal with it,...
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What I've always done during Tstorms, is pig pile and play like we're sleeping. This is what we've done over the years with just about every breed we loved. This works for firecrackers as well, yet...
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I"m sure you're right. Ignoring it is how we dealt with her 'old' fear of motorcycles. We just talked about them a little bit and kept on walking. Now she doesn't pay any attention to them at all....
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For those that are really terrified and training hasn't helped much. There is a product made called Rescue Remedy that uses botanical flower essences that really calm the nerves. It doesn't sedate or...
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I have some of that--Bach's Flower Remedies. I could put a couple of drops on her favorite treat easily enough. Great idea!!! Thanks.
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Melatonin is also wonderful. It's the only thing that works on Bella or Nem. Nem just has the puppy fear of loud noises so I don't worry too much about her. She'll grow out of it eventually. Bella on...
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My most favorate dane ever was a female that was rescued out of a house with 14 rotweillers and dozens of cats. I dont know what all happened to her, other than the fact that she had to compete for...
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We've recorded a CD of sound effects with concussion noises. Guns, fireworks etc. and we started sitting around in the living room, playing it very softly and snacking on favorite treats. Each day...
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The cd is a good idea but...It's the same noises at the same time played the same way every time. Perhaps some different cd's?Bella-3 yr pet marked mantle bitch Foster-5yr, pet marked mantle male
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You could always try to get a pack of Firecrackers yourself..Have her in the house with you while someone goes outside to light one and hold on tight, with her at your side.. Don't let her run off, Or...
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in a similar vein, I said we should get a roll of caps and go outside and hit them with a stone. She's there, sees us doing it and hears the sound with no ill effects. Then we can move up to small...
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