We just adopted a 1 year old chocolate lab, she has severe seperation anxiety. We have her on Amitryptiline and it is not working yet, we are starting...
Hi Leah Dont be too worried about "drugging" your dog per say.. but for most of us it is a last resort rather than a first one - you didnt mention what else...
We are trying the crate training, but both of us are gone during the day so it is hard to be consistant, we also have three kids that need our attentin as...
In a message dated 2/2/2006 8:18:08 PM Pacific Standard Time, lmiller353@... writes: I feel bad, but need to do what is best for our family. Yes, You do...
I missed the original post, but I just wanted to chime in here. What breed is this dog? If the shelter you adopted her from is no kill, I would bring her...
Jessie thanks for responding. I have had ownership of Turbo for 18 months now. I have become very attached to him and love him. I would not give him away. I...
tweaver2006@...
Feb 4, 2006 1:50 am
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Tyhanks for replying. He was in a plastic crate after he was neutered and he tore that apart as well. He chewed through the door and the latch on it. I have...
I have been giving Turbo Clomicalm which helps some but he still tears the carpet up in his crate. This might help some with your pet. Tom ... From:...
tweaver2006@...
Feb 5, 2006 1:18 am
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I have never heard of "Turbo Clomicalm". What is that? Just a higher dose? Jessie Kenosha, WI Mom to Zoe - CGC www.geocities.com/nerske/zoespage Foster Mom...
Hi Marelis, I would really recommend you read these 2 books: "I'll Be Home Soon" by Patricia B McConnell "The Dog Who Loved Too Much" by Nicholas Dodman Both...
I am sorry about the mix up. Turbo is my dog. The medic I give him is clomicalm and if you will go to that web site they have different suggestions for help....
tweaver2006@...
Feb 5, 2006 5:40 pm
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Marie, That is some really great advice!!! Thank you for sharing that info with the group!!! I am going to save it incase someone asks again for some advice....
Hi everyone, I wanted to mention a thing that someone told me about that could possibly help with the SA. It is called a Stress wrap which is basically a...
Vickie Royer
Luvs2quilt@...
Feb 6, 2006 2:50 am
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Hi Vickie Thanks for that - you will also find it on Google as an "anxiety wrap". There is a detailled article about it in Linda Tellington-Jones T Touch book....
Chris, What are you doing up at this hour? Isn't it 3:00 A.M. in Australia or are you watching the Super Bowl. LOL I am setting here quietly with Jake my dog...
Vickie Royer
Luvs2quilt@...
Feb 6, 2006 3:16 am
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Hee hee - its actually 2.15pm in Melbourne (Daylight savings here) And I'm supposed to be working. I was wondering why you were online- -assumed you were US. ...
Chris, I am in the US on Eastern Standard Time Zone, I think I confused AU time with London which is 5 hours ahead of me. I used to have to set my work...
Vickie Royer
Luvs2quilt@...
Feb 6, 2006 5:00 am
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Marie, This is great info, very to the point. My dog Gable was doing so good for about 5 weeks and now is freaking out again. So i am going to have to start...
Leah, I have a dog with very severe separation anxiety, and just want to address a few things. Gus takes generic Prozac, Buspar, and Xanax (alprazolam). It ...
Rebecca, I love what you had to say. I agree with you. I could never get rid of Gable even tho' every day is stressful for me not knowing if when i get home...
Hi all, I have two 3-year-old Pomeranians, Kilo and Kalani. Kalani has separation anxiety. I live alone and work 40 hours a week. They get yummy treats when I...
Jennifer I know you are going through a tuff time. I have given my dog clomicalm for three months and it still does calm him when I leave for work. I crate him...
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Feb 13, 2006 10:01 pm
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Thanks, Tom. I know what you're going through with the destructiveness. Since I can't crate her, I found that x-pens around the room keep her from chewing...
... ... The previous vet who prescribed Clomicalm said that that was our last hope. ... What a load of rubbish. Find a new vet girl! Remember this, there is...
Great advice, Chris. We did get a new vet that agreed to work on medications until we find the right one. Turning down the "love meter" :-) is tough, but I'm...
Hello SA list-I've just joined the list,and I am very hopeful to learn more about SA, both the prevention and treatment. I am a hobby/show breeder of...
Hi SA gourp. My friend Amy told me about this message board, and I would love to learn how to sucessfully treat my poor little 16 month old to gorw into a...
Welcome to the group!!! What is exactly going on with your dog? What breed? What have you tried so far? Also, if you look back through the archives you will...
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