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takecon


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Hi,

My friend Hugh has a 10 year old greyhound, Amber, who has severe firework anxiety issues. Trouble is the anxiety continues on, long after 5 November. She associates the fall of darkness with fireworks and becomes very anxious.

Any ideas to resolve this situation. Techniques, remedies etc. Trying to avoid 'knock out ' drugs.

Hugh woulld appreciate any advice.

Charles
ps Hugh rehomed 9 year old Ursula from Bothwell in the summer following the death of GAL hound - Dawson. Ursula now called Tiny is doing well with Hugh and Amber

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Isla


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Do you know, I'm so glad that Wills is not the only one who suffers this. We had weeks and weeks of him getting anxious and stressed when it got dark because of b****y fireworks. furious.giffurious.gif

Don't have any suggestions I'm afraid - he sorted himself out. hmm.gif

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Have the DAP range of products been tried,DAP collar,Dap plug in, in the house,Bach Flowers Rescue Remedy,De-Sensitising CD's.Maybe the poor wee soul needs to be seen by a behaviourist,they can help dog and owner,Viv Silverstein is the person I would talk to,I've had help from Viv before she's really good.It's a vicious circle,we stress the dog stresses we stress some more and the dog picks up on our stress and stresses even more,nightmare!!!. The vet can refer the dog to a specialist,sometimes a low dose of something from the vet for a short time may just help. Hope this helps a bit.

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Indiana


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There was a programme on tv suggesting that curtains should be closed but a light placed behind them to give the impression it is light outside. The tv or a CD should be on to block out any outside noise too. Hope poor Amber gets better soon x

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