http://SheltieTales.com/2008/11/06/travis-the-non-sheltie/ The World Of Rescued Shelties Mon, 14 May 2012 03:27:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://SheltieTales.com/2008/11/06/travis-the-non-sheltie/comment-page-1/#comment-2909 mtnlady Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:20:56 +0000 http://SheltieTales.com/2008/11/06/travis-the-non-sheltie/#comment-2909 Sounds like doggie Prozac might be in order here. Jackie was diagnosed with an ulcer after we brought her home probably from all of the stress of relocating. She's obviously never been noise desensitized so the sedatives for a couple months eased her into her new surroundings and the bad old house noises like mixers, microwaves, electric razors, toaster oven timers etc. Most of those she's gotten adjusted too, but still reacts in a very negative manner when the thermostat clicks off and on. You know I just had another thought, how about soothing music played while this dog is crated? Couldn't hurt to try. They actually have specific CDs for this purpose based on a study of what particular beats dogs find soothing. Good Luck. Sounds like doggie Prozac might be in order here. Jackie was diagnosed with an ulcer after we brought her home probably from all of the stress of relocating. She’s obviously never been noise desensitized so the sedatives for a couple months eased her into her new surroundings and the bad old house noises like mixers, microwaves, electric razors, toaster oven timers etc. Most of those she’s gotten adjusted too, but still reacts in a very negative manner when the thermostat clicks off and on. You know I just had another thought, how about soothing music played while this dog is crated? Couldn’t hurt to try. They actually have specific CDs for this purpose based on a study of what particular beats dogs find soothing. Good Luck.

]]> http://SheltieTales.com/2008/11/06/travis-the-non-sheltie/comment-page-1/#comment-2289 Marie Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:57:37 +0000 http://SheltieTales.com/2008/11/06/travis-the-non-sheltie/#comment-2289 I wonder if using a Manners Minder would help with easing his stress in the crate? Might be worth a try? I love that you can dispense the treats remotely and even through walls, so he could get used to them walking in and out of rooms and still get reinforced for any quiet times... I wonder if using a Manners Minder would help with easing his stress in the crate? Might be worth a try? I love that you can dispense the treats remotely and even through walls, so he could get used to them walking in and out of rooms and still get reinforced for any quiet times…

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