tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793837459767025265.post6211612851524952895..comments2024-03-27T02:25:00.934-07:00Comments on Little and Lovely: Anxiety?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13531877742253793783noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793837459767025265.post-35232084826655620322011-01-04T07:17:29.863-08:002011-01-04T07:17:29.863-08:00You could also make sure to not unintentionally en...You could also make sure to not unintentionally encourage his anxiety with affection. When a dog is scared or nervous people's first instinct as humans is to hug them and pet them to comfort and calm them. But to a dog this positively reinforces the anxious behavior. As mean as it seems to restrain from comforting a dog when it is clearly scared, it really is the kindest thing you can do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793837459767025265.post-43559984495701891742011-01-01T10:11:30.272-08:002011-01-01T10:11:30.272-08:00Oh, poor Jade! It is so hard to know with the dog...Oh, poor Jade! It is so hard to know with the dogs what is best and how to really help them. We too have noticed a difference with Hudson and his medication. It definitely makes him happier. He is able to relax more now and he wants to be around us. It is so nice to have him back but it is a bummer he has to be on medication.<br /><br />I really like your idea of the thundershirt. We have noticed that Hudson loves to be wrapped up in blankets and towels. That is one way we cheer him up. I never really thought about it being helpful to his anxiety but I can see why they like it. I am excited to see how Jade responds. I hope it helps! If so, I will definitely be ordering one for Hudson. If it doesn't scare him - he will love it! He is easily frightened still. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing Mrs. Wood! I hope Jade's anxiety lessens. It is so hard to see them like that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531877742253793783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793837459767025265.post-4248186497299305552010-12-30T09:13:30.609-08:002010-12-30T09:13:30.609-08:00Our precious Jade also suffers from anxiety in th...Our precious Jade also suffers from anxiety in the car. Jade loves going to the dog park but I physically have to lift 60 pounds into the car and then the saliva begins to flow like a faucet. She is soaked and so is my car, windows etc. Once out of the car she plays, runs and enjoys herself until we head back to the car. She plants her paws and looks pathetic.<br /><br />In addition, she is a shadow watcher (going crazy watching reflections of light) which our Vet says is an obsessive compulsive problem. We can get her to stop by breaking her gaze but it is weird.<br /><br />Anyhow, she is about 20 months old and has been on Prozac for about a year. This Fall I reduced her dose from 20mg down to 10 mg and the drooling was once again out of control. So, it seems to help but I hate medicating her to go to the park. I didn't notice any effect on the shadow/reflections. <br /><br />Last night, I read and article on the "Thundershirt" for dog anxiety.www.thundershirt.com The claims are that the Thundershirt’s gentle, constant pressure has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or over-excited. I work with children some with autism and sensory issues who crave "cocooning' or being wrapped tightly in a towel or blanket or sandwiched into a beanbag but never thought about this for Jade. This made so much sense that I just ordered Jade a Thundershirt with hopes that the gentle, constant pressure calms Jade. I ordered it in heather grey and went without monogramming at this time. Ha ha!<br /><br />There is lots of info on the website too! http://www.thundershirt.com/AnxietyResearch.aspx<br /><br />I'll keep you posted!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793837459767025265.post-169908451770102202010-12-28T12:42:48.590-08:002010-12-28T12:42:48.590-08:00Keep me posted on how he does, it sounds like fun....Keep me posted on how he does, it sounds like fun.<br />Both your babies are so adorable, their eyes show so much compassion.<br /><br />JoMuddaritavillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05392383901411916041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793837459767025265.post-37514786734559534122010-12-28T08:13:12.453-08:002010-12-28T08:13:12.453-08:00Yes, I really do. I can't imagine how mom'...Yes, I really do. I can't imagine how mom's do it with small children who can't talk yet - so stressful and scary. But thanks for the suggestion of pulling carts. We did know that is what they are bred for and one other person recently suggested we give Hudson a job and some purpose. I think we are going to get him a harness and try it this week. Why not?! It seems fun too. Thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531877742253793783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793837459767025265.post-86632987516006785092010-12-28T05:24:24.382-08:002010-12-28T05:24:24.382-08:00Don't you wish our dogs could talk just to tel...Don't you wish our dogs could talk just to tell us how we can help them? <br />Our dog Buddy runs to the Bedroom when someone yells at a hockey or football game, since we got him at 3 years old we always figured his original owners yelled at him. <br />I believe we (along with the assistance of our vets) tend to Humanize our animals, I love how Cesar Milan teaches people to get back to thinking of the dog and their natural instincts. Bernese Mountain dogs were bred to pull and are capable of pulling wagons with weight ... dogs love to have a job ... does Hudson have a purpose that makes him happy? Do you watch the Dog Whisperer at all?Muddaritavillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05392383901411916041noreply@blogger.com