Good desensitisation CDs? - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T05:35:18Zhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/good-desensitisation-cds?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A995318&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYes Abbie tries to dig a hole…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-11-19:865021:Comment:10042482012-11-19T16:22:27.387ZAngela Clarkehttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/AngelaClarke
<p>Yes Abbie tries to dig a hole in the wall, shakes and there is no chance of calming her down. Abbie will not go out after dark from the first firework until about Febuary, it takes this long for her to trust that there will be no more.Such a shame as this is,this year she was a lot better only because her brain seams to forget about it and many other things ( I would rather have my old Abbie back and live with her fear)</p>
<p>Yes Abbie tries to dig a hole in the wall, shakes and there is no chance of calming her down. Abbie will not go out after dark from the first firework until about Febuary, it takes this long for her to trust that there will be no more.Such a shame as this is,this year she was a lot better only because her brain seams to forget about it and many other things ( I would rather have my old Abbie back and live with her fear)</p> Ellie,as you may recall ,is t…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-11-18:865021:Comment:10043692012-11-18T21:35:28.246ZHoward Glansfieldhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/HowardGlansfield
<p>Ellie,as you may recall ,is terrified of fireworks.This fear has now gone a stage further.</p>
<p>When the fireworks started it was dark,she now equates the approach of evening with fireworks so as it gets dark she gets frightened.This is a new developement,(it has taken her nine years to reach this correct conclusion!) but, with talking to her gently and calming her, the fear as it gets dark is now lessening.</p>
<p>I just wondered if anyone else's dog had learnt to equate darkness with…</p>
<p>Ellie,as you may recall ,is terrified of fireworks.This fear has now gone a stage further.</p>
<p>When the fireworks started it was dark,she now equates the approach of evening with fireworks so as it gets dark she gets frightened.This is a new developement,(it has taken her nine years to reach this correct conclusion!) but, with talking to her gently and calming her, the fear as it gets dark is now lessening.</p>
<p>I just wondered if anyone else's dog had learnt to equate darkness with fireworks?</p> Thanks again everyone.
As I…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-10:865021:Comment:9955372012-10-10T20:05:18.653ZCharlotte Beeneyhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Charlotte
<p>Thanks again everyone.</p>
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<p>As I said, I am definitely going to get a Thundershirt - it'll either help or not do anything at all so not much to lose other than the money! Following your suggestions I'll also buy some Rescue Remedy next time I'm out and see some and see if that shows any improvement.</p>
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<p>Took him to the bus stop today which is a little hut (he seems to like being inside things when he's scared) to sit and watch/listen to the traffic going by and general…</p>
<p>Thanks again everyone.</p>
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<p>As I said, I am definitely going to get a Thundershirt - it'll either help or not do anything at all so not much to lose other than the money! Following your suggestions I'll also buy some Rescue Remedy next time I'm out and see some and see if that shows any improvement.</p>
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<p>Took him to the bus stop today which is a little hut (he seems to like being inside things when he's scared) to sit and watch/listen to the traffic going by and general life noises, but as with EVERYTHING we do with Finn, worst luck ever, they started strimming the grass right outside of it while we were inside so what started with him being just a little cautious ended with him being a quivering lump on the floor again :( as that was obviously still too much for him, we're going to just walk him to the very top of our road where it starts to get busy but not go far enough that he gets too worked up.</p> Rescue Remedy, calmness and a…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-10:865021:Comment:9956442012-10-10T09:55:11.315ZTorie Lancasterhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TorieLancaster
<p>Rescue Remedy, calmness and a lot of small, gentle circular motion massages to the dogs ears, legs and along the spine will give the same effect and cost you nothing. I have been doing it for years :))</p>
<p>Rescue Remedy, calmness and a lot of small, gentle circular motion massages to the dogs ears, legs and along the spine will give the same effect and cost you nothing. I have been doing it for years :))</p> Hi Charlotte
I am sooo sorry…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-10:865021:Comment:9956372012-10-10T08:35:33.667ZJennie Bensteadhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/JennieBenstead
<p>Hi Charlotte</p>
<p>I am sooo sorry poor Finn has had such a fright (I hate fireworks myself) as you know I like natural remedies Have you thought of Dr Bachs flower remedies (yes they do work) not overnight but with constant use they have an amazing effect and not to expensive and last for ages..Rock Rose is for Terror and Panic...Star of Bethelhem is for Shock....or good old Rescue Remedy which you can buy in Tescos and has all of these...I used to use Rescue Remedy on my old girl who was…</p>
<p>Hi Charlotte</p>
<p>I am sooo sorry poor Finn has had such a fright (I hate fireworks myself) as you know I like natural remedies Have you thought of Dr Bachs flower remedies (yes they do work) not overnight but with constant use they have an amazing effect and not to expensive and last for ages..Rock Rose is for Terror and Panic...Star of Bethelhem is for Shock....or good old Rescue Remedy which you can buy in Tescos and has all of these...I used to use Rescue Remedy on my old girl who was terrifed of fireworks...you can just add to their drinking water..I even take them myself....they can also be used along side playing CD's ...Fran has also got me into learning Ttouch and it is very calming....I wish you were nearer to me as I am a Reiki Therapist and I would love to have tryed to help him...I know you are a student and money is tight but look in your area for Reiki Therapist who are training or just qualified as most will give free healing...you will be surprised who will give for free.....and it is an amazing treatment...</p>
<p>Love to you all</p>
<p>Jen</p> Hi,Charlotte,
I have just pur…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-10:865021:Comment:9956312012-10-10T08:20:12.756Zrosie beerehttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/rosiebeere
Hi,Charlotte,<br></br>
I have just purchased a ThunderShirt not had any thunderstorms or firework which are illegal to use privately in Oz, he certainly seems calmer with cars back firing etc. also Bach flower or rescue remedy I think may help as well.<br></br>
My sweet neighbours decided to launch potato guns and fireworks on to our roof that was What frightened Memphis. I am angry as that lead to him being nervous in thunder storms, I sat out in the storms when he was a pup to let him see it was no…
Hi,Charlotte,<br/>
I have just purchased a ThunderShirt not had any thunderstorms or firework which are illegal to use privately in Oz, he certainly seems calmer with cars back firing etc. also Bach flower or rescue remedy I think may help as well.<br/>
My sweet neighbours decided to launch potato guns and fireworks on to our roof that was What frightened Memphis. I am angry as that lead to him being nervous in thunder storms, I sat out in the storms when he was a pup to let him see it was no big deal and he was rock solid.<br />
Good luck I hope all works out for you. When an animal is scared they cannot eat just to stressed. Sent you a email Charlottetag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-09:865021:Comment:9954282012-10-09T15:41:07.556ZTorie Lancasterhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TorieLancaster
<p>Sent you a email Charlotte</p>
<p>Sent you a email Charlotte</p> Thank your for your suggestio…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-09:865021:Comment:9954802012-10-09T09:24:25.083ZCharlotte Beeneyhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Charlotte
<p>Thank your for your suggestions everyone. This really is such an upsetting and distressing time for us, seeing our poor little baby in such a state and knowing that we are the ones exposing him to the things he is scared of - if only for his own good! As I said, after seeing him so bad yesterday, we are going to slow down and start from the very basics.</p>
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<p>Fran - I really like the look of the Thundershirt. I had heard of them before but had forgotten that they existed! Lots of…</p>
<p>Thank your for your suggestions everyone. This really is such an upsetting and distressing time for us, seeing our poor little baby in such a state and knowing that we are the ones exposing him to the things he is scared of - if only for his own good! As I said, after seeing him so bad yesterday, we are going to slow down and start from the very basics.</p>
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<p>Fran - I really like the look of the Thundershirt. I had heard of them before but had forgotten that they existed! Lots of great reviews and I feel that anything is worth a try at this stage. Thanks for the info on TTouch also, I will definitely be having a deeper look at that.</p>
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<p>Torie - Thanks so much for the advice, and if we could borrow the CD that would be absolutely fantastic! We don't have much of a budget at the moment and we're having to buy him a new harness and possibly now a Thundershirt (!) so to be able to try out a CD and see if it works without having to fork out on one would be great :)</p> Charlotte, what a nightmare,…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-09:865021:Comment:9953182012-10-09T08:35:52.292ZFran Griffinhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/FranGriffin
<p><font face="Times New Roman">Charlotte, what a nightmare, and this is just one of the things which annoys me soooooo much about people who like fireworks. They let them off without warning and without a care in the world. They really ought to be more restrictions on these things, so that people who enjoy them can enjoy them without causing distress to others, and animals,</font></p>
<p><br></br><font face="Times New Roman">There are a couple of things you can do. Sounds Scary have CD's you can…</font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman">Charlotte, what a nightmare, and this is just one of the things which annoys me soooooo much about people who like fireworks. They let them off without warning and without a care in the world. They really ought to be more restrictions on these things, so that people who enjoy them can enjoy them without causing distress to others, and animals,</font></p>
<p><br/><font face="Times New Roman">There are a couple of things you can do. Sounds Scary have CD's you can use, but they must be used in a controlled way. Please don't just put them on and hope for the best. They have to be played very softly first of all, and preferably as Finn is eating. Play them at the level where he doesn't react, and then gradually over a period of time start to increase the volume, but of course, we are not far off the season where these things are going to be let off willy nilly now, which could potentially undo everything you are trying to do. I feel so sorry for you, because this is not a good time to start trying to desensitize a terrified dog :-(</font></p>
<p><br/><font face="Times New Roman">I would also look into purchasing a thunder shirt on line. There are various website which sell them. I think <a href="http://www.xtradog.co.uk" target="_blank">www.xtradog.co.uk</a> have them, as they stock quite a few TTouch products. The other thing is for you to find a basic TTouch course and get yourself on one as soon as you can, so that you can use some of these skills for helping to calm Finn. I personally would go down this route at this time of year, and then go for the desensitization after the noise season has finished.</font></p>
<p><br/><font face="Times New Roman">If he goes into a real state during the firework season. and you have to take him to the vets, please don't accept ACP as a drug.Some vets still prescribe this, but I will tell you what it does.... it paralyses the dog.... it can still hear them, but cannot react. To me that is pure mental torture :-(</font></p>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman">If you need further help, it might be an idea for you to contact my friend Marie Miller, who is a TTouch practitioner this is her website. She wouldn't mind you contacting her, and maybe able to suggest someone more local to you. <br/></font></p>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></p> Cornelia....the dog has had a…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-10-08:865021:Comment:9952522012-10-08T23:25:28.820ZTorie Lancasterhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TorieLancaster
<p>Cornelia....the dog has had a terrible fright, which is why he is fearful.</p>
<p>I don't think having his thyoid tested will make much difference in this case.</p>
<p>Cornelia....the dog has had a terrible fright, which is why he is fearful.</p>
<p>I don't think having his thyoid tested will make much difference in this case.</p>