Caleb's Chronicles

[canesisters]

fireworks!

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Caleb's been trembling, and hiding behind my recliner for about three hours. At the advice of his foster I put chamomile essential oil on his collar, though lavender EO would have been better if I had any.

It's a little spendy but there's a blend called T-away that let my guys sleep through the fireworks. (That was several years ago back when I had the sheltieX & the lab). Gilligan (sheltie X) would get so panicked that he'd start having seizures! I put several drops on bandanas around their necks and we had a peaceful night!

 

[canesisters]

It's a little spendy but there's a blend called T-away that let my guys sleep through the fireworks. (That was several years ago back when I had the sheltieX & the lab). Gilligan (sheltie X) would get so panicked that he'd start having seizures! I put several drops on bandanas around their necks and we had a peaceful night!

Also... I've heard of people putting tennis balls in the dryer to 'train' their dogs to ignore the sounds.

 

[SageHill]

It's a little spendy but there's a blend called T-away t

T-Away is a Young Living blend in their Animal Scents line. 15ml is 27.63 if you're not a YL rep. (rep price is 21.00)
There is a thing called a thunder shirt (there are knock offs but I've only used the original) that actually works quite well. Living near Camp Pendleton we here/feel a lot of their ordnance training. I had dogs that didn't like it, and the thunder shirts worked well. A bit pricey - but it's a one time purchase.

https://www.amazon.com/ThunderShirt-Classic-Anxiety-Jacket-Heather/dp/B0029PY7SK/ref=sr_1_9?crid=27YK7U43OMG7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vjKfn2JtsdxD5nGF7mmG303_D2wfUP6IKZLRU_0LxcxCgAXR4R2qUrobk6n9stB0v8yGuVaRuTRH4yluzH9VFYuw0U2g_ZKS1GC2cVuckerQxBJ6PwDVJFc7qx99qWYpzQv34MapX-bIXKWizuLiM0Fx3NRWrNo73UjYB0fnTHwEkcoFVPjTSjkQgHFZn3ynjmalZBhHM-nCW69zmx03ccz4_Axq5Q2Sj5Zh-ZjUXO_xwCpVCaniRFTSLJXm5xc6x7Q8DHWpKqCH5UgzS0t2oDFYxsEqLFHcpB6v62kIXVE.zOkvuYW4EPAWU4WjocMdP4BlE3UiIfVb3RVPmBSXM2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=thundershirt%2Bfor%2Bdogs&qid=1767281773&sprefix=thunder%2Caps%2C313&sr=8-9&th=1

 

[fuzzi]

Thanks for the suggestions!

I used a Thundershirt on my previous dog, Cleo, but it did not work for her. I wound up having to dope her for thunderstorms and fireworks until she went deaf.

Caleb remained hiding behind my recliner until about 12:30am, when my second DVD ended, and I wasn't hearing much in the way of fireworks. And I was beyond tired. He went into his night crate with the usual resistance (I push in his rear) and settled immediately. I'd also put two drops of chamomile on his blanket, one drop at each end.

No noise until Debbie approached the crate about 4am, and Caleb barked.

He seemed okay this morning, a little mouthy but corrected well. I took out his long leash and soccer ball and we had Come as well as Fetch/Bring It training. Caleb was reminded that grabbing the ball from my hands was not acceptable, and that Drop is not a suggestion, nor should my forcing the Drop be met with growly sounds.

He seemed to really enjoy the exercise, and since it's been 10 days since his surgery, figured some more strenuous activity would be okay.

Caleb's had the run of the house the remainder of this morning. At one point he trotted by with a non-dog stuffed toy hedgehog in his mouth. I took it away, wondering where I'd left it within his reach. He then trotted by with a plush Chickadee, the type that chirps, and I realized he was raiding the little menagerie on top of my dresser. Bedroom door was closed, and I will relocate the remaining stuffed animals to a more secure place.

Currently Caleb's in TO. Our older friend (76) who stays with us tried to play with Caleb, making growly noises at him, and I saw Caleb rolling his eyes, so I interrupted the play immediately. And then Caleb started zooming around, so I knew it was too soon for growly play, that he was stressed. I put Caleb in his crate to calm down.

Looks like I need to train more than a dog.

 

[SageHill]

Growly play with humans is not allowed here. If someone tries it I'm on them like white on rice.

Anyone growling at my any of my dogs - I correct the person "Knock that off" -- my dogs see and hear that and know I have their back. Then I may ask the person if they knew what they were actually saying to the dog. Of course they don't. That and hard cold staring at them - another huge bug a boo of mine.

 

[fuzzi]

I already let him know that Caleb wasn't handling it well. The way his eyes were rolling worried me.

 

[Mini Horses]

Whose eyes? Caleb or the old guy?

Yeah, you have 2 to train...Caleb will be easier.

 

[fuzzi]

This afternoon I spent about an hour with Caleb outside, just sitting, walking calmly around the yard, etc. He seemed much better.

And then the same two loose dogs came up my driveway, into my yard, and went after us.

The neighbors across the street saw the whole thing, so at least I have witnesses.

Poor Caleb is now totally out of control, wild. I had to crate him.

It's a holiday, so no one is at animal control, and there's no answer at the sheriff's office.

 

[canesisters]

What are the laws there? Here you would be perfectly legal shooting a dog that came onto your property & attacked you, your pets, your livestock.
Oooooooo this makes me so mad!
You've worked so hard with him & now a setback.

 

[fuzzi]

I don't trust myself

What are the laws there? Here you would be perfectly legal shooting a dog that came onto your property & attacked you, your pets, your livestock.
Oooooooo this makes me so mad!
You've worked so hard with him & now a setback.

Yes. Legal.

But if in the chaos and stress of the moment I shoot and miss I could hit other people's houses, cars. Most of the properties are 1/4 - 1/3 acre lots.