purple_mog Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 yup - me again, two dogs so each gets their own special post Finn (estimated 5year old neutered BC with some issues from previous life, been with me about 2 and a half years now) has a number of ongoing challenges, the biggy right now being sound sensitivity. Previously we discovered he was reactive to thunder, lightening, loud rain, bangs of any kind and sound of footballs being kicked. We worked on the thunder and fireworks etc very successfully with desensitisation and reconditioning. Long story but a variety of things happening all at once resulted in a resurgence of the thunder fears and these spread over onto low flying jets which we get multiple times every day here in York. His coping strategies for any noise stress are: panting pacing repetitively obsessive checking of the house if lying still being super alert including not sleeping much when bad If closed out of rooms he will jump to open them repeatedly damaging the frame etc If closed into a couple of rooms he has chewed part of the door frame, door, plaster and steel corner, on another occaison a large part of a wooden door and carpet We have not had success with desensitisation to the thunder this time, I suspect because the fear has generalised so widely. We are trying: - homeopathy with a fab vet - acupuncture and acupressure with same vet and treatment at home from me - other energy therapies for both him and me - rescue remedy in water - TTouch bands and wraps - TTouch, also hoping to see another practitioner in a week or so - food to distract including raw bones etc (can't focus for long enough to eat kongs, difficult to give good bones since I can't close him into rooms suitable for bloody mess of bones) - training to distract and reset - sometimes works but not long term and obviously still distressed when I'm not there - talking to vet about melatonin We are due back to the vet this Wednesday coming after a particularly awful weekend to talk over our options and if you guys can suggest anything else I would be incredibly grateful. And even if you don't knowing that I've asked helps me too! Aside from the fact that he is obviously distressed for a large part of most days (and we have been working with this issue for about 6-7 months now) it also has a knockon effect to his back/leg pain (no known pathology) and his reactivity to people and dogs. Mog xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natpants Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Herro moglet, long time no see! My Ttouch lady used something homepathic she swore by, whch had electricity in it I'm SURE I've remembered that right, but will see if I can find out for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanu Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Hi Mog, good to see you I have no advice or information I'm afraid just wanted to lend my support. None of mine are bothered by noise - they just wind me up by barking at low level noises such as neighbours opening their front door Hope you find something to help Finn soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple_mog Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 thanks guys! its nice to know you're around at least. If you can find out what that remedy is it would be great Nat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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