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10-04-2011, 12:42 PM | #1 |
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| Unreasonable Fear?? Please HELP!! I don't know what to do! Emma is scared all the time!! Last night I was taking Carmel and Emma out to go potty, she was afraid of the door...when I take them for walks, she's afraid of the harness and leash (retractable). I think I know why she's afraid of the leash...sometimes I lose grip of the leash and it would go at her...so I have been more careful. Anyways, Emma's been with us since she was a puppy like Carmel, but she's got major anxiety and fear issues (Carmel doesn't). Thus, I'm beginning to think that it's her personality...? I understand that the world can be pretty scary when you're just 3.5#, but I was wondering what I can do to alleviate her fear and anxiety?? She's scared of other dogs, but still wants to say hi, so she'd crawl up to other dogs (she's SUPER submissive). Does anyone else have problems with their dogs that are not rescues??
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10-04-2011, 01:39 PM | #2 |
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| Get her a Thunder shirt. My little girl has anxiety if we are seperated too long during the night and everyone has reccomended I get one for her. Only problem is my DH doesn't believe it would help, but I am sure it will so I am waiting patiently. None of my dogs are rescues either.
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10-04-2011, 02:18 PM | #3 |
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| I also think maybe you should try the thundershirt if it doesn't work you can always get your money back. Or maybe you could talk to the vet about a medicine that might help.
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10-04-2011, 02:19 PM | #4 | |
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10-04-2011, 02:26 PM | #5 |
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| We just started puppy training with Gracie yesterday. She's submissive and a little bit of a fraidy-cat. Not major, but noticeable. The trainer mentioned that we can start working on her confidence. Don't know exactly what that's going to look like yet, but it sounds like training for fear is one approach. I'll post again when I know more, but you might ask your vet or find a trainer and ask. |
10-04-2011, 02:41 PM | #6 |
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| Yes I have, he thinks she will try to tear it off, so I just let him decide in his own time. She is very hyper and likes to chew.
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10-04-2011, 03:21 PM | #7 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Oh ok
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10-04-2011, 05:55 PM | #8 | |
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10-04-2011, 06:44 PM | #9 |
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| Chloe is very hyper and somewhat insecure. I have tried everything and nothing has helped. Sometimes, I just think, she is what she is. I bought a Thundershirt and it didn't help either. I will add that the size I ordered was a little small but I'm not sure if I order another size it will change anything. I would be interested if a Thundershirt has helped anyone and if so, how long did it take.
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10-04-2011, 07:29 PM | #10 |
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| Is this a new behavior? Emma seemed so outgoing at the dog park. Living with a dog that has severe anxiety and fear is not fun. Kaji is afraid of going outside. He'll cower and hide to avoid getting caught. When I do get him, he trembles, drools, and pants in the car until he calms down. 90% of the time, he forgets his fears because we go somewhere he likes. (go see Missy, visit with BF, go to the park, etc) his positive reaction to places is 2 years worth of work. I'm sure you'll figure out a way to help Emma.
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10-04-2011, 08:27 PM | #11 | |
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10-05-2011, 08:11 AM | #12 |
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| I'd consider consulting a trainer, while vets can notice medical things, they don't always have the right advice for behavioral issues. I wouldn't go as far as to get a behaviouralist cause I think they charge way too much money. But just a standard trainer who deals with show/competitive dogs in possibly agility or obedience could likely do an in home visit and watch Emma in her home and tell you if there is anything that can be done training wise. My coach offers much work with agility dogs on dealing with anxiety around showing, I'm sure a lot of those techniques can be applied in your home etc. Good luck, I hope her anxiety goes away eventually
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10-05-2011, 08:45 AM | #13 | |
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10-05-2011, 01:48 PM | #14 |
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| We moved recently, and Dinky was unhappy, worried, and generally fearful on the long day long drive Anyway, I don't have a thundershirt, but when he started to shiver, I put on one of his more snug sweaters. It really calmed him down, and I believe that it had the same effect that the Thundershirt promises. |
10-05-2011, 05:20 PM | #15 |
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| My Rubin is 8yrs.old and my granddaughter dropped a flexi leash and it hit him. (I don't own one, it was GDs for her dog) Now Rubin is terrified of them. It is the only thing I have ever seen him panic over. If we meet someone using one on their dog, he pants, and tries to hide behind me ! I wonder if he thinks it is a living thing, that attacks with out warning.
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