tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post7273484962457661802..comments2023-09-26T12:09:29.433-07:00Comments on Q&A: The Dogs Today Think Tank: Scaredy dogBeverley Cuddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03544804932989118884noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-68662011853027896542014-02-01T01:51:33.810-08:002014-02-01T01:51:33.810-08:00Thanks for your comments ! We have tried loads of...Thanks for your comments ! We have tried loads of things with our Bella (including thundershirts which she tried to chew off!) , DAP etc. She does enjoy massage which we have been doing more .. and of course persevering with lots of kindness & treats to build her confidence. X<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-25181353528214311712014-01-28T00:18:00.136-08:002014-01-28T00:18:00.136-08:00When a dog's behavioural problems stem from fe...When a dog's behavioural problems stem from fear it can take a long, long time to really get over these issues, if at all. There is a complex chemical process going on in the dog's brain that can be hard wired, you must have realistic expectations that there may be some aspect of Bella's behaviour that will never be completely fixed, but there is a lot you can do to reinforce good behaviour. Above all, have patience and use kind, positive methods when she does well.Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07705506930308472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-90586438860964875812014-01-23T10:47:36.557-08:002014-01-23T10:47:36.557-08:00For firework problems, Thundershirts are a good op...For firework problems, Thundershirts are a good option. Specific fear-aid Supplements added to your dogs diet are also an option to calm down fearful dogs, in a natural way. In most cases, don't expect miraculous results straight away. Just try and be calm yourself - dogs feed from their owners.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06239919473206923975noreply@blogger.com