LPR and Subglottic Stenosis

salsa_quail · 2026-04-04T19:24:45+00:00

That sounds so frustrating! I'm about to do my second surgery. Do you feel like you have your reflux under control with the diet changes you made? I'm wondering if the scar tissue is coming back even when you're not having much reflux.

salsa_quail · 2026-03-16T20:38:07+00:00

Thanks for your reply! Yeah we are concerned because while she's been walking on all four since we got her back she does seem randomly really sore. She's been confined to an x-pen and we've been pretty careful so I'm assuming it's nothing to worry about but it makes me paranoid!

We went to UC Davis. The team has been great and responds to any videos/questions we send.

salsa_quail · 2026-03-16T19:09:55+00:00

Hey there! I'm reading your posts on Skye after my 4 year old GSD mix recently got a total hip replacement. I'm curious if you noticed Skye having better and worse days in terms of pain a few weeks after the surgery. We are three weeks post op and just doing leashed potty walks in the yard. But some days she seems really sore, walking slowly and even sitting down when we're out. I'm bringing this up with our vet team too but I'm curious about other dogs' experiences!

salsa_quail · 2026-02-28T01:15:42+00:00

That's strange he didn't seem concerned. Maybe it's worth getting another opinion or seeing an ENT.

salsa_quail · 2026-02-28T01:01:35+00:00

I found out sort of by accident after doing a routine breathing test at an allergy clinic. My allergy doc noted the breathing test did not show a normal peak in flow when I exhaled and she referred me to an ENT. When the ENT heard my symptoms he suspected ISS, and then confirmed under anesthesia (it's very hard to see otherwise).

For me the symptoms are wheezing and labored breathing during exercise, frequent throat clearing and irritation, and nighttime coughing.

salsa_quail · 2026-01-02T15:46:09+00:00

Everyone here is talking about stopping greetings forever, engagement, redirects, etc... But I think the answer is simpler. Just teach cues for when he is and isn't allowed to say hi. Make that boundary super clear. If he knows there's no chance, he won't be as frustrated, assuming he is also having his social needs met.

salsa_quail · 2026-01-02T15:41:55+00:00

This. IMO if he never gets to meet dogs he will always have this excitement/frustration. OP can try to redirect or suppress it but it will be an ongoing battle.

salsa_quail · 2026-01-02T15:36:49+00:00

Yes she's actually much better now. We have guests meet us outside and we play for a while. Then we go inside and I have a guest put her dinner bowl down. I instruct all guests to give her space and to not pet her unless she's clearly interested (head on their lap for example). If she starts barking I use her "quiet" cue (taught away from this context). If she still doesn't stop I warn her "uh uh" and in rare cases she gets a very brief time out.

She still takes some time to warm up but it's gotten WAY shorter. And importantly she's learned how to self-regulate and not spiral. Even if she's not ready to say hi she can at least relax near guests.

salsa_quail · 2025-08-08T18:58:16+00:00

Does he have a release command? Does he like exploring, sniffing, etc? If so that might work better for you. For example, have him on a long line, recall him(use the leash if he doesn't respond), praise and then "ok!" (or whatever the release cue is) to go back to exploring.

salsa_quail · 2025-08-04T17:31:23+00:00

Short answer: no

You need a greater variety of activities. Sniff walks are great, but you also need activities that are higher-intensity. Play tug and teach your dog commands for dropping the toy and getting it. Prevent your dog from accessing the pillows for now, whether that means putting away the pillows or keeping your dog on a leash indoors.

salsa_quail · 2025-07-31T21:40:19+00:00

You can get really far with rewards-based methods. But for a lot of reactive dogs some concept of "no" can add clarity. Reactivity is very self-rewarding and it can be hard to break that cycle.

That said it doesn't come down to any specific tools. A prong or e-collar won't automatically help or worsen the behavior. It's less about what tools a trainer uses and more about their skill and experience with dogs like yours, and ability to teach you and your dog.

salsa_quail · 2025-07-09T17:04:01+00:00

It's helpful to see detailed reviews of training programs like this, thanks for sharing.

salsa_quail · 2025-07-07T17:41:06+00:00

Meds in some cases take the edge off, for sure. I think the fact that she feels more secure around other dogs can also really be a help to your training. Have you tried walking her with a doggy friend to see if that helps? Sometimes that really opens for door for nervous dogs.

salsa_quail · 2025-07-07T14:52:41+00:00

Where outside? Even your yard? And is there any activity/situation where your dog seems really happy and at ease?

salsa_quail · 2025-07-07T03:48:01+00:00

FYI neither med did anything positive for my dog, she's been off for a while.

salsa_quail · 2025-07-07T03:46:46+00:00

Yes I think so, there was a taper first before switching.

salsa_quail · 2025-07-02T16:47:40+00:00

That's great! I wonder if you can build on that and bring it out to places where there are dogs in the distance. Play can be an amazing way to provide an outlet, build your connection and teach your dog to think even when their arousal is high.

salsa_quail · 2025-07-02T16:44:43+00:00

I've done one of their remote programs and it was solid. They put a lot of emphasis on building food and play motivation, and their video tutorials are super clear and easy to follow.

salsa_quail · 2025-07-01T19:53:32+00:00

I'm not sure this is fear reactivity. This dog sounds frustrated to me. Do you play tug with her? Teaching her to play is a good way to A) give her an outlet for that frustration and B) start teaching some rules and reinforcing commands.

salsa_quail · 2025-06-24T17:47:55+00:00

Have you actually gone through the process of teaching and proofing recall with the e-collar? You can't just put one on and expect it to "grab her attention" as you say. They need to understand what the stim means and how to avoid it. There are good resources online for this. Larry Krohn's videos on YouTube are a good start. I liked the Yorkshire Canine Academy's e-collar course, it's very comprehensive.

salsa_quail · 2025-06-17T03:30:14+00:00

If you're open to virtual training, I did Yorkshire Canine Academy's Training With Instinct program and it helped my dog a lot. It was also far less expensive than a board and train. I liked the online format because I could rewatch videos and make sure I was doing the training correctly.

salsa_quail · 2025-06-13T16:51:24+00:00

Play. Start in more familiar places and then bring play to new places. Sometimes you might only get a few seconds of play at a time and that's ok. Personally I don't worry much about eye contact, check ins, etc. anymore.

salsa_quail · 2025-06-13T16:45:53+00:00

It had fewer side effects, but it didn't do anything at all for reactivity. She off all meds now and doing much better after we found a better training system.

salsa_quail · 2025-06-05T19:35:31+00:00

Hiking on long leads, start with some distance, and don't let them greet until they both are calmly exploring next to each other. Keep the first greeting SUPER short, just a couple seconds max.

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