tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post4168868475001127047..comments2023-09-26T12:09:29.433-07:00Comments on Q&A: The Dogs Today Think Tank: How can I get my Jack Russell back on her best behaviour?Beverley Cuddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03544804932989118884noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-17211674714831811662011-05-12T05:17:24.570-07:002011-05-12T05:17:24.570-07:00Dear Sherida
I think you need some expert advice ...Dear Sherida<br /><br />I think you need some expert advice from a good behaviourist who is able to come to the house and assess the situation so they could see if anything is exacerbating her behaviour - something you may not have spotted (make sure they only use kind, positive techniques - CAPBT is an excellent organisation: http://www.capbt.org/.<br /><br />If she were my dog, I would also do the following:<br /><br />1) Absolute priority - dog-proof the garden so she cannot escape again<br />2) Get lots of chews, or toys you can stuff with food (like Kongs, or Busy Buddy toys) and give her some time in the crate (for safety of grandchildren and your puppy) with one of those, so she is having an enjoyable and rewarding time away from you.<br />3) Try some Tellington Touch - can have amazing results, and after a few sessions with a qualified practitioner you can continue to do this yourself: http://www.ttouchtteam.com/<br />4) Check out The Trust Technique by James French: http://www.trust-technique.com/ - some amazing video footage of how James has helped many rescue (and non-rescue) animals with problems<br />5) Consider giving her some Scullcap and Valerian tablets from Dorwest Herbs to help with any anxiety/neurosis - they can be used long-term and calm without sedating: http://www.dorwest.com/ <br /><br />Very best of luck.<br /><br />MandyMandynoreply@blogger.com