....and jets flying overhead, lorries going past house, fireworlks.
Everytime he hears any of these things, he shivers and shakes and
pants and appears to be having a kind of panic attack, with rapid
panting. He tears around the house trying to find somewhere to hide -
and we can't calm him down whatever we do.
We rescued him from a shelter, and he is *really* well behaved and
well-trained - he just goes to pieces when he hears loud rumbly
noises.
We are dreading November 5th - can anyone advise any remedy for this?
Is it common in this breed? (I didn't think so from experiences of
friends)

Any advice gratefully received!

"Maria" wrote in message
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...and jets flying overhead, lorries going past house, fireworlks.
Everytime he hears any of these things, he shivers and shakes and
pants and appears to be having a kind of panic attack, with rapid
panting. He tears around the house trying to find somewhere to hide -
and we can't calm him down whatever we do.
We rescued him from a shelter, and he is *really* well behaved and
well-trained - he just goes to pieces when he hears loud rumbly
noises.
We are dreading November 5th - can anyone advise any remedy for this?
Is it common in this breed? (I didn't think so from experiences of
friends)


I guess you are a fellow uk'er?

Do you use a house cage? If carefully introduced, it can be an invaluable
tool and with a nice dark cover may well be that safe haven he's looking
for.

You can also try a DAP (dog appeasing pheromone (sp) - a bit like a plug in
air freshener but emits 'well being' pheromones for dogs). Some find they
work wonders, others find they don't work at all... worth a try.

Rescue remedy - I'm cynical about this one, but others swear by it -
available from chemists.

Skullcap and valerian root capsules is effective in calming stress and
making a dog feel more relaxed. Dorwest herbs stock it as I remember.

Last by not least, you can get CD's of 'scary noises to gradually
desensitise him. I would personally go the crate, dap and s&v capsules along
with the CD. Can't rem the supplier but I believe you should be able to find
it he www.apbt.co.uk

Good luck - I am very lucky. My dog is totally not affected at all, but I am
terrified

Diana

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