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Post by gladys on Jun 5, 2013 16:24:36 GMT
charlottte s post just reminded me I also read about the car sickness can be triggered by the inner ear still developing which means the wrong signals can be sent to the brain and cause the dizziness and sickness. After that the dog will associate the car with the feeling and can then bring on the drooling and sickness as they get worked up. chantel The only solution I have is the slow introduction of the car again. And I mean really taking it slow, the slower the better, which is a pain but will hopefully help in the end. 
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Post by chantel on Jun 6, 2013 7:28:57 GMT
Thanks Gladys we have took things back to basics. I am taking riley around the block in my car and extending the journey a little each time.
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Post by gladys on Jun 6, 2013 22:06:05 GMT
Hope it goes well chantel Keep us updated. |
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Post by chantel on Jun 7, 2013 18:07:27 GMT
Has i have said i have been taking riley just around the block in the car every day and he hasn't seemed too distressed by this so today with it been such a lovley day me and hubby decided to take the risk and take riley a run in the car then a nice walk to follow.
So we got prepared with towel, kitchen roll, wipes, water for the journey we placed riley on the back seat with some tasty treats and put the windows down a fraction so he could take in the air.
Well we set off on our journey which was about 20 mins and riley seemed ok he was breathing in the fresh air he didn' t seem anxious, he arrived without being sick:-) we then took him a lovley walk and then we set off back home and riley was much the same and belive it or not we arrived home without riley been sick, im not saying we have cracked it but its a start:-) riley didn't seem anxious at all.
I just wanted to share it with you all:-)
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Post by orpheous87 on Jun 7, 2013 18:52:29 GMT
Well that sounds like a big improvement, chantel! I bet you were over the moon! Hopefully that behaviour will continue |
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Post by puppypal on Jun 7, 2013 18:54:56 GMT
well done riley, hope he improves even further and starts to really enjoy car rides
Barley loves an open window in the car as he gets lots of fresh new smells and he lifts his head so he can get the most of it and you can see his nose breathing in all the new smells, and he puts a big smile on his face.
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Post by bectil on Jun 14, 2013 19:57:16 GMT
I used spray on Jaspers blanket when I took him to Uni and he was kennelled. He seemed settled (once I was out pod sight) and when I went back he was lying curled in his bed. However he also had a thundershirt on so idk whether it was a mix of the 2 or if he just wasn't that bothered 
I forgot about Thundershirts! I'm looking into them more now. I might try the Thundershirt and collar together with Alfie, because of his separation anxiety.It is interesting to hear others views on the sprays and collars. Like we were told at the vets today, they've had mixed reviews, so obviously depends on the dog and a matter of trying the products. Alfie will be trying the collar next week (it's been ordered for us). chantel: Have you tried the collar and/or spray for Riley yet? bectil |
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Post by chantel on Jun 14, 2013 20:48:14 GMT
No i'v not tried the collar or spray yet i did have a look at the collar at pets at home but i thought it was over priced especially has it only lasts for 4 weeks.
We have got riley some calming tablets to help with his anxiety especially for car travelling it was recomended by the trainer and he does seem a little less anxious.
Let us know how you get on with the collar, although it only lasts for 4 weeks, when i looked at the reviews on amazon people had commented that 4 weeks was all that was required so i will be interested to see what you think and if that is the case it maybe worth me purchasing one.
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jun 15, 2013 18:12:54 GMT
I hope Riley continues to improve to further levels |
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Post by chantel on Jul 16, 2013 16:05:36 GMT
Well we are still having probs with Riley and our hard floor in the kitchen:-) he slipped whilst jumping out of his basket and it has really freaked him out once again. We have had to put a big rug down in the kitchen and a towel down just inside the door so he can step into it when entering the kitchen.
When i tell people about is phobia with shiney/hard floors they just laugh but it is really frustrating for us especially when i leave him in the kitchen to go to work.
I have trimmed all the fur around his paws and cut is nails so he dosn't slip again; people say that he will grow out of this phobia but i don't think he will:-( i think he is alway going to be scared so it is just something we will have to work around.
I have ordered a Adaptil plug in i thought i could plug it in in the kitchen and i am hoping that it will de stress him a little, so fingers crossed i will let you know how we go on with it.:-)
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Post by fatamorgana on Jul 16, 2013 16:38:35 GMT
I would put down a few rubber backed mats apart enough so that Riley can walk in the kitchen without putting a single foot on the floor. Then I would increase the distance so that he has to put one foot on the shiny floor. Once he is happy putting one foot on the floor, make the gaps bigger so that he needs to make 2 steps on the shiny floor. Increase the distance by removing some mats as his confidence grows and don’t feed his fears with your own anxiety. If he slips, he slips, don’t gasp, don’t fuss him. Just carry on doing what you were doing.
Good luck.
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Post by charlottte on Jul 16, 2013 16:43:25 GMT
Chantel, I wonder if it's something that collies are more likely to be sensitive to. We had a Rough Collie in at work and he HATES the floor. It's like a Lino but it is a bit slippy.
We also get a lot of border collies in that don't like walking on it but most other dogs we get in are fine!
I can empathise because Jasper hates our laminate in the kitchen. He'll be ok for ages, then he'll slip and be terrified. We've had to move his water into the dining room. It also makes it a bit of a pain if I need him to go in the back garden!
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Post by fatamorgana on Jul 16, 2013 17:00:31 GMT
No i'v not tried the collar or spray yet i did have a look at the collar at pets at home but i thought it was over priced especially has it only lasts for 4 weeks. We have got riley some calming tablets to help with his anxiety especially for car travelling it was recomended by the trainer and he does seem a little less anxious. Let us know how you get on with the collar, although it only lasts for 4 weeks, when i looked at the reviews on amazon people had commented that 4 weeks was all that was required so i will be interested to see what you think and if that is the case it maybe worth me purchasing one. I have not tried the collar, but no pills, tablets or liquids ever calmed by dog down. In the house I've had success with Adaptil plug in but personally used it only short term. In my opinion we are the most important source of energy for our dogs - our attitude and level of confidence affects them - positively or negatively. From your posts I feel (forgive me if I am wrong) you are very intense in trying to get everything right. Perhaps if you could relax a bit and not worry so much, Riley might learn to relax too. And again I wish you good luck. |
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jul 16, 2013 17:07:00 GMT
I would put down a few rubber backed mats apart enough so that Riley can walk in the kitchen without putting a single foot on the floor. Then I would increase the distance so that he has to put one foot on the shiny floor. Once he is happy putting one foot on the floor, make the gaps bigger so that he needs to make 2 steps on the shiny floor. Increase the distance by removing some mats as his confidence grows and don’t feed his fears with your own anxiety. If he slips, he slips, don’t gasp, don’t fuss him. Just carry on doing what you were doing. Good luck. This is a wonderfully worded and explained idea chantel! I am sure you would definitely get a result by putting some sort of surface down over the 'dreaded-tiles' Riley has a problem with so much |
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Post by charlottte on Jul 16, 2013 17:09:25 GMT
I do agree that the owners can alter the dogs emotional state if they are confident and calm. But if Riley is that anxious/terrified about a stimulus then I don't think that Chantel and her husband being calm will fully affect the behaviour. It may help lower the levels of anxiety but not 100%. I do think the rubber backed mats are a good idea as they won't slip on the floor whereas towels might |
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