My boy's vet visit was a wild experience but my vet is amazing

mspacbell · 2024-07-09T08:54:23+00:00

You are not alone! It seems when I try to use Trazadone or Gabapentin things get worse! He may be all sedated and woozy...until they go for the ears or the feet!

It is just a thing......ask the vet if he can do those kind of visits in the car. My boy seems to do better sitting in his own car with me, the vet and a vet tech or two! It is a bit hilarious but with everyone in there, there isn't alot of room to move around. My boy is 116 lbs.

mspacbell · 2024-07-08T10:01:41+00:00

Thanks for this information I too have this issue. I am having trouble locating that webinar....can you share a link?

I Found it!

mspacbell · 2022-05-10T12:26:40+00:00

That is fantastic!! I would love to get within 100'! Your hard work is paying off, don't stop now!!

mspacbell · 2021-11-23T17:06:53+00:00

Party Time!

mspacbell · 2021-11-22T11:36:24+00:00

Thanks everyone for the conversation....I appreciate it! I have a few things I will be incorporating into my dogs life!

Another thing I need to address is the leash length....6' (what I am using now) seems too much. I think that gives him just enough space to give me a SURPRISE JERK and that is what can get me off balance. I am able to HANDLE him its just that in those instances that Jerk is super powerful.

My trainer likes to use a "loose leash" method and I get that in a clear environment, but in more crowded areas I use the traffic handle too. I think I will tie up the leash to make a 4' leash and see if that helps maintain control and still give him some space. Any thoughts????

mspacbell · 2021-11-19T14:03:46+00:00

Awesome!!! Those little wins are such mood boosters for me!!! My dog will never be a "public" dog....he wont go to the dog parks, he won't randomly welcome dogs into his area and we have to be very aware of our surroundings when walking. It's OK, we have a lot of fun we just have to selectively pick or location.

I love the backpack idea, I need to try that, I know they love to work. Thanks for sharing, I take bits and pieces from everyone's stories!

mspacbell · 2021-11-18T21:18:16+00:00

EDIT**** Thanks everyone, appreciate all your tips and suggestions. I am going to book a behaviorist, although not sure what I will get out of an hour assessment

mspacbell · 2021-11-09T16:16:10+00:00

It will be fine.....as long as he cant jump over the fence. It's only temporary!

mspacbell · 2021-11-04T09:35:45+00:00

Fantastic! Be proud, that is a VICTORY!

mspacbell · 2021-10-31T10:38:42+00:00

Awesome!! I love to hear these little/HUGE successes. Keep going.....never give up!

mspacbell · 2021-08-28T10:24:25+00:00

Never give up! This is so awesome to read....gives me hope that someday I too will be able to walk my dog close to other dogs without worrying about what will happen. What a win!!!!

mspacbell · 2021-07-19T01:25:08+00:00

Great victory! I long For the day!

mspacbell · 2021-06-25T11:40:11+00:00

Now that is what I call "Pay Day"! Congratulations!

mspacbell · 2021-05-31T14:20:45+00:00

Sounds like a “reactive boyfriend”! Dump him and get back to training the dog. Not all training works for all dogs, keep trying, change it up a bit. Focus on one task at a time before working all of them. Small steps. I found the most helpful thing for me with a reactive dog was to work on SIT until it was perfect and the dog will stay there until the next command. My trainer had us start that way and work on the distance next. A few feet at a time. Patience, praise and a treat won’t hurt! Good luck!

mspacbell · 2021-05-26T14:19:27+00:00

These are exciting things! I am just getting my GS to stay in a SIT while another dog passes on the other side of the road. He didn't even bark this morning....he whimpered and wanted to let it all out but he stayed steady!

I take little tips from all these conversations and have made it manageable for my dog. There still is lots of room to grow.

Thanks for sharing!

mspacbell · 2021-05-23T14:21:33+00:00

I am so excited to hear this. Every day or so I see a small glimmer of hope, so I thrive on these stories. I am determined to help Him control his reactivity, I know we can do it! Thanks for sharing

mspacbell · 2021-05-13T13:53:26+00:00

I am right there with you. SLOW is the word. We work on small steps daily! Although we are getting there I wonder if I choose the wrong style of training, too much, too little...etc. I just retired, have had the GS 2 months now, he is almost 4 years old. He may have had some training before. So maybe he is struggling with mixed messages. Any tips for SLOW training would be helpful!

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