Dog behaviourist?

[Lotte]

Hi!
Does anyone know of a good dog "whisperer"/behaviourist in the Torrevieja area? We have a very very nervous dog - she's afraid of fireworks, cars backfiring etc etc, and sometimes the most ordinary noises like closing a door can spook her. It is so sad to see and we can do nothing to calm her down. We have tried to calmly talk to her and we have also tried to ignore her (very difficult to do) - absolutely everything! We have tried herbal medication and drugs prescribed by the vet too.

[Chrisdee]

Originally Posted by Lotte

Hi!
Does anyone know of a good dog "whisperer"/behaviourist in the Torrevieja area? We have a very very nervous dog - she's afraid of fireworks, cars backfiring etc etc, and sometimes the most ordinary noises like closing a door can spook her. It is so sad to see and we can do nothing to calm her down. We have tried to calmly talk to her and we have also tried to ignore her (very difficult to do) - absolutely everything! We have tried herbal medication and drugs prescribed by the vet too.

Have you tried the big pet shops/vets, they may have notice boards with adverts displayed. It's horrible when your dogs are scared of fireworks, not so bad if you know its going to be on a certain date, you could sedate them but here in Spain they go off all the time. Hope you get her sorted.

[Lotte]

Hi Chris,
Thanks for your help. I have been in contact with my vet as he is a gem, but he doesn't really know anyone.
I will check the larger pet stores and see what they have on their noticeboards.
Thanks again and good luck tomorro!

[Julskin]

why not try a self help.
Read Cesar Millan books, he's excellent

[Lotte]

Originally Posted by Julskin

why not try a self help.
Read Cesar Millan books, he's excellent

Thanks a million for that "Julskin". I will try and get that book as I haven't heard about that particular one. Have read others, but they have been no good.

[Chrisdee]

Just found this in todays Telegraph:-
"Sounds Scary" is a CD-based therapy product (from Sound Therapy 4 Pets - Sound Therapy 4 Pets) that is recommended by the RSPCA and has been shown to be effective in treating noise phobias such as fireworks, thunder and gunshots. The CDs are played at a low volume, gradually increasing over time, allowing dogs gradually to become accustomed to frightening noises.

It is important to stick to the training programme that accompanies the CDs. The reaction to the flashes should be reduced as your dog becomes less afraid of the sounds.

[Lotte]

Originally Posted by Chrisdee

Just found this in todays Telegraph:-
"Sounds Scary" is a CD-based therapy product (from Sound Therapy 4 Pets - Sound Therapy 4 Pets) that is recommended by the RSPCA and has been shown to be effective in treating noise phobias such as fireworks, thunder and gunshots. The CDs are played at a low volume, gradually increasing over time, allowing dogs gradually to become accustomed to frightening noises.

It is important to stick to the training programme that accompanies the CDs. The reaction to the flashes should be reduced as your dog becomes less afraid of the sounds.

Hi Chris,
Thanks for your help - just been to my news agent to get a copy of the Telegraph myself, but he didn't have any left. Do you get the Cd's free in the paper or where do you get them from? Sorry to hassle you for more details, but I am willing to try anything - because it is terrible to see how frightened she looks/gets.

[Chrisdee]

Originally Posted by Lotte

Hi Chris,
Thanks for your help - just been to my news agent to get a copy of the Telegraph myself, but he didn't have any left. Do you get the Cd's free in the paper or where do you get them from? Sorry to hassle you for more details, but I am willing to try anything - because it is terrible to see how frightened she looks/gets.

I was checking the Telegraph on-line and saw the article, have a look at the website for this product which is Sound Therapy 4 Pets - Sound Therapy 4 Pets, it will tell you about it and also the price. It was just a letter somebody had written asking for advice for a scared dog etc, unfortunately the CD didn't come free. Good luck.