New dogs next door - My dog is freaking out

Betty · 02-06-2010, 12:29 PM

Since we moved here a few months ago, the house next to use has been vacant. A family moved in a few days ago and one my dogs is just freaking out about it. He traditionally is, how should I put this, a d!ck to other dogs for the most part. He's a little chihuahua that has no sense of self preservation.

Letting him out in the yard means both dogs bark and bark non stop. In the house Rocky just can't seem to let it go. He stares out the front window and cries and barks, goes to the door and acts fairly neurotic.

Any suggestions on how to get him to 1. stop temporarily so I have some peace and 2. help him adjust so he can have fun outside in the yard. ???

Ghoulish Delight · 02-06-2010, 12:31 PM

It may or may not be possible if he really really can't get along with other dogs, but the best solution would be to find a way to actually introduce the dogs to each other and give them time together.

alphabassettgrrl · 02-06-2010, 01:15 PM

Really long walks and work on socializing him to other dogs. Introducing the dogs to each other is probably a good idea, so I second it.

bewitched · 02-07-2010, 07:28 PM

Xanax. Seriously.

Or, get an original Kong, fill it with yogurt (or peanut butter) and freeze it. It's like Xbox for dogs.

Not Afraid · 02-07-2010, 10:19 PM

Sleepytime Tonic

Pet Naturals Calming Chews

Rescue Remedy

Betty · 02-08-2010, 09:55 AM

Thanks for all the tips. He seems to have mellowed a bit now that they've been there for a few days. We'll have to keep working on it.

On the kong toy - do you fill the whole thing up with peanut butter or yogurt or just the end? Are those dishwasher safe?

Not Afraid · 02-08-2010, 11:55 AM

You can fill the entire King with something yummy and keep him occupied for hours. Add in one of the holistic remedies I mentioned above and you have a great distraction that will also take his anxiety down a notch.

Kongs ARE dishwasher safe.

bewitched · 02-08-2010, 05:01 PM

I fill it about 1/2 to 2/3 full so it's harder to get out.

I believe that Rescue Remedy's main relaxing ingredient is alcohol...you could try the old time remedy for birthing stress of adding a teaspoon of booze to a bowl of broth (or mixed in w/some food).

Not Afraid · 02-08-2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewitched

I fill it about 1/2 to 2/3 full so it's harder to get out.

I believe that Rescue Remedy's main relaxing ingredient is alcohol...you could try the old time remedy for birthing stress of adding a teaspoon of booze to a bowl of broth (or mixed in w/some food).

The pet version I have used on clients' dogs is alcohol free. I'm not as familiar with this product as I am with the others that have additional ingredients besides bach flower essences. Alcohol is toxic to dogs. I would never recommend giving alcohol in any amount to a dog (or a cat).

I have used both the other remedies I suggested and have had great results with Kimchi, who can be just a tad high strung.

bewitched · 02-08-2010, 09:12 PM

While I would never advocate copious amounts, alcohol is toxic to dogs in the same sense that it is toxic to humans (and, being much smaller dogs can only tolerate small amouts). Many mainstream and "natural" calming products contain alcohol as one of their main ingredients, including this one, which is sold by many vets (it is 13% alcohol).

I have worked with rescue groups (including currently having 1 foster and one dog that I kept after fostering her for several months) and in shelters, my grandfather bred pugs, my mother bred rotties, my sister shows and trains champion agility dogs (you can catch her on tv at the national championships next month--YAY Jenn!!). I only say this to point out that I have extensive experience with dogs. I am in no way advocating anyone allowing their dog to get "drunk" nor am I advocating regular dosing. Having said that, I stand by the fact that a mild dosing is a tried and true old-time remedy.

Having said all of that, when I have had doggy anxiety issues, my doggy psychologist has always prescribed Xanax combined (in a few cases) with an antidepressant and/or behavior modification training.

Oh, and I would never give alcohol to a cat-- they metabolize it differently (as they do many things) and even very small doses can be deadly.

02-06-2010, 12:29 PM	#1
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	New dogs next door - My dog is freaking out Since we moved here a few months ago, the house next to use has been vacant. A family moved in a few days ago and one my dogs is just freaking out about it. He traditionally is, how should I put this, a d!ck to other dogs for the most part. He's a little chihuahua that has no sense of self preservation. Letting him out in the yard means both dogs bark and bark non stop. In the house Rocky just can't seem to let it go. He stares out the front window and cries and barks, goes to the door and acts fairly neurotic. Any suggestions on how to get him to 1. stop temporarily so I have some peace and 2. help him adjust so he can have fun outside in the yard. ??? __________________ Nee Stell Thue
	Submit to Quotes

02-06-2010, 12:31 PM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	It may or may not be possible if he really really can't get along with other dogs, but the best solution would be to find a way to actually introduce the dogs to each other and give them time together. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
	Submit to Quotes

02-06-2010, 01:15 PM	#3
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Really long walks and work on socializing him to other dogs. Introducing the dogs to each other is probably a good idea, so I second it. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
	Submit to Quotes

02-07-2010, 07:28 PM	#4
bewitched 101% Yummy! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I know Kung Fu. Posts: 1,413	Xanax. Seriously. Or, get an original Kong, fill it with yogurt (or peanut butter) and freeze it. It's like Xbox for dogs. __________________ ~Whitney Wondering about the future of Ellington Woodard's punk@ss sh!t.
	Submit to Quotes

02-07-2010, 10:19 PM	#5
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Sleepytime Tonic Pet Naturals Calming Chews Rescue Remedy
	Submit to Quotes

02-08-2010, 09:55 AM	#6
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Thanks for all the tips. He seems to have mellowed a bit now that they've been there for a few days. We'll have to keep working on it. On the kong toy - do you fill the whole thing up with peanut butter or yogurt or just the end? Are those dishwasher safe? __________________ Nee Stell Thue
	Submit to Quotes

02-08-2010, 11:55 AM	#7
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	You can fill the entire King with something yummy and keep him occupied for hours. Add in one of the holistic remedies I mentioned above and you have a great distraction that will also take his anxiety down a notch. Kongs ARE dishwasher safe.
	Submit to Quotes

02-08-2010, 05:01 PM	#8
bewitched 101% Yummy! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I know Kung Fu. Posts: 1,413	I fill it about 1/2 to 2/3 full so it's harder to get out. I believe that Rescue Remedy's main relaxing ingredient is alcohol...you could try the old time remedy for birthing stress of adding a teaspoon of booze to a bowl of broth (or mixed in w/some food). __________________ ~Whitney Wondering about the future of Ellington Woodard's punk@ss sh!t.
	Submit to Quotes

02-08-2010, 09:12 PM	#10
bewitched 101% Yummy! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I know Kung Fu. Posts: 1,413	While I would never advocate copious amounts, alcohol is toxic to dogs in the same sense that it is toxic to humans (and, being much smaller dogs can only tolerate small amouts). Many mainstream and "natural" calming products contain alcohol as one of their main ingredients, including this one, which is sold by many vets (it is 13% alcohol). I have worked with rescue groups (including currently having 1 foster and one dog that I kept after fostering her for several months) and in shelters, my grandfather bred pugs, my mother bred rotties, my sister shows and trains champion agility dogs (you can catch her on tv at the national championships next month--YAY Jenn!!). I only say this to point out that I have extensive experience with dogs. I am in no way advocating anyone allowing their dog to get "drunk" nor am I advocating regular dosing. Having said that, I stand by the fact that a mild dosing is a tried and true old-time remedy. Having said all of that, when I have had doggy anxiety issues, my doggy psychologist has always prescribed Xanax combined (in a few cases) with an antidepressant and/or behavior modification training. Oh, and I would never give alcohol to a cat-- they metabolize it differently (as they do many things) and even very small doses can be deadly. __________________ ~Whitney Wondering about the future of Ellington Woodard's punk@ss sh!t. Last edited by bewitched : 02-08-2010 at 09:22 PM.
	Submit to Quotes