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10-22-2009, 11:30 AM | #16 |
YT 500 Club Member | When we had them going off last year and Alfie was only 4.5 months old I got a toy and played with him. Repeated it over the next few times and he's fine, that has rubbed off on Rosie. Just have to wait and see what happens this year. |
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10-22-2009, 11:41 AM | #17 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC
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| well, between guy falkes when we were in Scotland and the 4th of July now that we are in teh states, poor Hamish never gets a break! He is the calmest dog I've ever owned except during fireworks or a thunderstorm. His heart races and he is quite unable to calm himself. No amount of rubbing, cuddling, or soothing him works, either. I have had good results with rescue remedy, in other situations, but not this one. We had to go the sedative route, because quite honestly we thought he might do himself damage. If we know the event is coming we give him a tablet well in advance and it seems to work better than if say a storm "blows up" and we have to give him one once his panting and pacing has started.I generally try my best to avoid drugs with the dogs, but, in this case, it really is the lesser of two evils for us. Nothing will distract him and he seems genuinely terrified. So, its either that or take him to France for the night! Good luck !
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10-22-2009, 12:03 PM | #18 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: los angeles california
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| Fireworks scaring yorkie I too had that same issue, I live by the beach and every year they do a firework show 2 blocks away, it literally sounds like bombs are going off.. my poor baby was so scared. I closed all windows and doors, took him in my roon turned on the tv. and cuddled with him, constantly reassuring him he was safe and everything was okay. Luckily the show lasted on 15 mins. I once heard they had ear plugs for dogs, for these type of situations, I am going to look into it. If I find them I will post it. So my advise, try find the quite room in the house, and keep them in your arms the whole time .... Unfortunatley I did not see the fireworks show ... but my Rocco is far more important ...! |
10-22-2009, 12:12 PM | #19 | |
YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada
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I also believe that showing the dog that it SHOULD be anxious {poor baby, poor baby...} is a great way to create anxiety. Try to keep you both busy, and as normal as possible. A great game of fetch, and a Kong, and a loud John Wayne movie... Chin-up, it's only a few times a year... set your selves up for a good evening, and build on it, each loud occasion! Remember what worked, and change what didn't.
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10-22-2009, 01:23 PM | #20 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
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| I need some of you to come here during some thunderstorms. I have tried everything ...except the tshirt...that will be next! Not all of them are frightened, but those who are, really are affected.
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