Do you want to help your dog overcome fear issues and anxiety? This group will present ideas for socializing your doodle, calming fears, and reducing stress.
Doggy Grief
Any help would be greatly appreciated. My beautifully precious 12 year old Goldendoodle female, Allie was put to rest last week after a 6 month battle with cancer. She leaves behind a devastated 4 1/2 year old goldendoodle brother, Ike who for the past 3 days has been mopey and refusing to eat his kibble. He will take certain treats and bully sticks but is refusing his kibble. He noses it and then looks at us and then just gives up and walks away. Because he is taking treats, I don't think…
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I totally agree with Joanne. Not a quick fix or cure, but it really does seem to comfort them just a tiny bit. Grover comes right to me to have his Thundershirt put on during storms or fireworks.
I don't think the Thundershirt is a cure all. Not at all. But, I do find it takes the edge off. Anything helps
Tried the Thundershirt and not sure if it works with her. She actually loves wearing it, she gets very excited when she sees me get it and stays still while I put it on but still gets frightened by anything. I even took her on a walk with it on and I have to say she wasn't as reactive as she has been, so maybe it has worked a little. I think I will give it more time and see what happens.
Hi Michelle! I had such high expectations when I bought the Thundershirt for Tori's fear of driving in the car and to 'calm her' when my son had friends playing outside.... but to my disappointment - it did NOT help her at all! But I did here from others who have had success.... I know there have been discussions on here about it....oops - I see Joanne has given you the link below!
MIchelle,
Sure--Lots and Lots of us use the Thundershirt.
Here is an older discussion. http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/mentalhealth/forum/topics/thunder...
And references are made to the shirt in other discussions all the time. It is not a miracle cure but if it helps your dog feel just a tad better, I say great
I got Chloe from a breeder at 4 months of age. Shortly after I had her, I noticed she was skittish about everything (people, doors closing and opening, bags on the ground, her reflection, vacuums,.....). I took to multiple puppy classes,obedience classes, put her in daycare, and did everything I knew to do to desensitize her to most of her fears. She has gotten much better but after 2 1/2 yrs she still is skittish. I was wondering if anyone has used the thundershirt, I have read a lot of reviews and the majority of them are positive.
I haven't used it on dogs but it's an antidepressant. I think antidepressants are the best choice for anxiety in people and dogs.
Has anyone used sertraline (Zoloft) to help their dog?
This is what the Vet. wants Willow to try next.
I bet you are right, that it is for the itching. Itching can add to discomfort of any kind, anxiety or otherwise!
Perhaps it is supposed to help with anxiety when the dog is itchy and uncomfortable??? It was worth a try....
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