I have an old english shep dog, he´s about 9 years old and he has always been an anxious dog, but now with the holidays it get´s worst because he´s just terrified of fireworks and when they start he begins shaking and get´s really nervouss, he won´t eat while he´s nervous so what can I do to calm him down? I don´t want to use sedatives on him, any advice?
2006-12-22 05:30:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Find a quiet place for your dog to feel safe and secure whenever there are loud, scary noises. You might even play some soft music. It may relax your dog and also drown out some of the noise.
Jason Homan
2006-12-22 05:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a greyhound who's afraid of thunder and the tranquilizers prescribed by the vet leave him really dopey on only half a dose so I don't use them.
I use Bach's Flower Essences, Rescue Remedy. It's natural, no side affects, just calms the dog enough, takes about 20 mins. to take affect. My dog is 70 lbs. and gets 4 drops. You can buy it at some drug stores, health stores or from a holistic vet. If you don't like using sedatives, that would definitely be worth a try.
2006-12-22 14:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For dogs that are really anxious-mild sedatives are sometimes unavoidable. Do you have a crate or indoor kennel? Try gradually introducing the crate by placing a fav blanket, toy, etc. Leave the door open-he doesn't have to be locked in. These can make him feel more secure because they create a den-like he would have in the wild. Most likely when he was a puppy someone probably accidentally reinforced his anxiousness to loud noises. He probably showed some fear and some one "comforted" him by petting him. Dogs thrive on positive feedback and negative behavior can be reinforced by accident. Good luck.
2006-12-22 13:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by TommyGirl869 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friends dog once ran away in 4 of july because of all the popping noises and the fireworks and she shivers when she sees a balloon!!! till this day shes still a scardy cat!!!
2006-12-22 13:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a lab that is alot like that, what we do is just give her alot of attention and treats or take her on walks, kinda to distract her. It usually seems to help
2006-12-22 13:33:01 · answer #5 · answered by Someone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just hold hiim & pet him and do something that will desract him. dont like freak out yourself, because they can tell that. make it like nothing is going on & then pet him & give him tons of attention or give him someone new.. if he likes bones give him a bone. becuase that is like my dog & all me & my family do is pet him & give him tons of attention & then he doesnt get as scared.
2006-12-22 13:39:03 · answer #6 · answered by thatgiiirlx3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a couple shots of the good stuff should calm him down
2006-12-22 20:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by singledad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call "The Dog Whisperer" show, get on for help.
2006-12-22 13:33:42 · answer #8 · answered by samaustinashlee_billiewjr 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is anxiety drops that you put in thier mouth or drinking water ask you vet for some.
2006-12-22 13:35:51 · answer #9 · answered by akira 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a friend keep him.
2006-12-22 13:47:40 · answer #10 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋