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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  It could be he's more unsure with the new dog around and if he's had some fear episodes before, this new unsettled attitude has left him a bit vulnerable to a fear reaction. Just be prepared for his next episode and toss his some lovely boiled chicken about, get him distracted doing some tricks, take him out for a fast walk/run or play his favorite games (even if it's the middle of the night - maybe the walk/run not at practical!) while the adrenaline abates in his system. It could take an hour or so sometimes so be persistent and keep him distracted until he's his extra adrenaline abates. In time, as he fully adjusts to the dog, so should his tendency to have this reaction this way. You could start treatdropping every time he's around the new dog as it comes near him or barks or things like that that tend to cause him to notice what the new dog is doing. Just give him a treat for no reason other than the new dog being near him or asserting itself when he's around. It could help him associate the new dog with good things happening. Occasionally slip in a small piece of boiled chicken or something like a turkey hot dog bit to make the treating extra special, otherwise you can just use kibble.) Read up on canine panic attacks on the internet by some of the more noted dog behaviorists to better understand ways to help him through these times once you are sure he's not ill or hurting. |
Fantastic Advice - thank you! I will try all you mentioned. I think this evening, some extra love too
