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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Oh, Marci - just read this whole thing and I can see how worried you are, poor little Layla. I'm sure she'll come 'round. Sometimes I truly think these little babies go through things just like we do, that we can't always figure out. Also, they pick up very frightening smells that we aren't aware of - so there could be something, literally, in the air.
But, it seems there is definitely something tied to the Fireworks, fear, and finding comfort in your Dad. Were you and/or your Mom holding Layla during the fireworks? If so, she may then have leftover fear and a loose association with that fear tied to you and your Mom - while your Dad feels "safe".
One suggestion I'd have is to buy either a D.A.P. collar or a DAP Plug In. You could just put the DAP collar on her when she's around you two at home, this will calm her. It sort of reminds me of PTSD in humans - where we have to learn how to feel safe again. Try not to worry too much, bc she'll get through it - especially with all that good lovin' around her.  |
Ann I have NEVER heard of DAP.. what is that??
I tried VERY hard not to hold her.. but when she went behind the toilet and started crying i listened to my heart and not my head.. and i picked her up and held her... so you could be right on that.. she assocaites me holding her with the fireworks and my dad was her safe place.