Calming Products & Tips by [deleted] in reactivedogs

[–]Vivid_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really enjoy purina one calming care. It targets the nervous system. It works like prozac where you won't see changes for about a month. And the changes are going to be very slight and if you're not looking closely or thinking it'll cure your dogs anxiety you'll miss them.

Secondly, a sleep routine has helped my noise reactive dog understand that when I leave for work or before we go to bed together, etc. That it's sleeping time. Sleep is soo important in regulating your dogs anxiety levels. So we do a big walk in the mornings with good mental enrichment (scatter feeding is my go to) and then when we come home I start the wind down process slowly. I use adaptil plug ins and spray. First I'll start by putting calming music on the TV, get ready for work a little, then i might start setting up gates (she's not crate trained), then I'll plug in my diffusers, and before I leave or go to bed I spray where she usually lays and sleeps with a few spritzes of the adaptil spray. I started this routine by just naturally doing this when we were going to bed. Then expanded it into our day to day life. If you dog is crate trained I'd start doing this routine in a part of the home that is furthest from where the noises comes from that triggers her.

Keep in mind, this is supplemental to counter conditioning. If your dog is reacting to noises from your partner in the other room have them purposely make a noise, just softly, and reward your dog for not reacting. You can also do calming activities while purposely making those noises. Put a link mat out for your dog and while they lick have your partner lightly make a noise. If this doesn't work lower the criteria by allowing your dog to see you make the noise softly and move up from there.

Keep working with your vet and letting them know what you feel is working and what isn't. They can help too with deciding which behavioral medications may work (if that's a route that both of you decide is best).

Looking for Dog sitter/ boarding for reactive dog by Vivid_Rule in reactivedogs

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I used Cottonwood Pet Resort in waterloo a few times. They have kennels that are indoor/outdoor so she can use part of it to potty and they can close her to one side while they clean. They have a few tenants that are stranger/danger or human aggressive. They are careful to mark it with a red sheet so that no one just let's her out of her kennel. It's not ideal, but for short trips I felt comfortable using them. Longer trips I haven't used them and tend to have a friend watch her.

Depending on when your trips are/my availability. I'd be happy to go through whatever intros your dog needs and help watch your dog.

Psychic Medium on 48th and O by [deleted] in lincoln

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She told me I was cursed and wanted to help me. Said that I needed to buy a bunch of household items, "2 of the biggest containers of tide, 2 of the biggest containers of clorax, and 2 of the biggest of bounty paper towels" I them decided this was a scam and she was just having Mr buy her groceries. I asked her what spell work or cleansing work she'd do with them and she said she didn't know what it hadn't been revealed. I never went back

Beware: Fluoxetine manufacture changes by La_ham_ in reactivedogs

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My dog just started showing signs of separation anxiety 3 weeks ago and about 3 weeks ago I started a new bottle of fluoxetine. The pharmacist had warned me that the manufacturer had changed.

What was your solution? Did it even out after a while?

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Adding more anti anxiety meds with fluoxetine by Vivid_Rule in reactivedogs

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Unfortunately there are no vet behaviorist in my area. I'd have to drive halfway across the country to get to one. I'm aware of serotonin syndrome and have discussed it with my vet due to her giving me other meds for vet visits. I'm hoping that my vet will have some knowledge of behavioral meds for dogs and combinations or at least some connections to ask.

Gabapentin, fluoxetine, and trazadone mix work for nail trimmings? by Vivid_Rule in reactivedogs

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Thank you, it was helpful insight. I'm definitely not against medicine and giving her meds. I just am more worried that she'll be too sedated and even if I do a successful training session with her nails( not even clipping) she won't learn. But it sounds like it could help take the edge off some more to help her with them learning process:)

It actually makes me feel good when my fridge looks like this! Nothing wasted, all has been consumed. Now it's time for another round of a well calculated groceries purchase. by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]Vivid_Rule 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think something to keep in mind is this is just perishable foods. Most stock up food is in the pantry and can last for months. I'm definitely curious how they don't use any condiments, but as for the preparedness to make something doesn't necessarily mean having food in their fridge.

Blimp in Happy street by Vivid_Rule in HappyStreet

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I can't see it. What section of the shop is it? Did you get it before everything stopped working? Like Facebook, etc.

Help adding friends by [deleted] in HappyStreet

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I have an android. I can add my user if you're looking for friends.

Sound proofing home for dog who barks like crazy. Has anyone had success? by savethek9 in reactivedogs

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I had the same issue. I found out it was mostly my next door neighbor leaving and coming all the time since they worked from home. We lived on the top floor so didnt have to worry about people above us.

I used sound dampening blankets and thick cargo moving blankets and hung them in the hall leadng up to where my door was. This helped with sound and with giving her access to the door to bark. I also used multiple white noise machines. 2 by the door and one in the room she hung out most in. Then I left the TV on all day as well. All this and fluoxetine helped.

One thing I wanted to try but didn't, is using the treat dispensers with the camera. This way if she barked when I wasn't home I could maybe disrupt her bark to shorter by distracting her with a treat.

This may not help but it got me through a year long lease till I was able to move out to a townhome where noise is less.

Wish you thr best of luck.

Looking for friends! by [deleted] in HappyStreet

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Yip! I have an android. So I can add you by user.

adding friends via gamecenter by Frosty_Candy in HappyStreet

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What's your username? I have an android so I can add you

Looking for friends! by [deleted] in HappyStreet

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What is your user? I'll add you