tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post3416222872944213861..comments2023-09-26T15:14:18.404+02:00Comments on LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX: Fight? Flight? Euthanasia? Celebration?Maxmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-84332370704909583282011-10-28T07:35:53.122+02:002011-10-28T07:35:53.122+02:00Have you tried the Thundershirt? It made all the d...Have you tried the Thundershirt? It made all the difference with Duncan over Independence Day last summer. It's amazing. He was behaving exactly as you described poor Tam.<br /><br />Give it a try, Caryl!<br /><br />http://www.thundershirt.com/Default.aspx<br /><br />And my own post about it. http://whilewalkingduncan.blogspot.com/2011/07/thunder.html<br /><br />I've recommended it to numerous people and they've all been met with success.Curt Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092702507137136310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-6295715696243443332011-10-28T06:22:45.393+02:002011-10-28T06:22:45.393+02:00So sorry to hear of your frightened little Tammy. ...So sorry to hear of your frightened little Tammy. I have never understood the celebration of fireworks. I just don't get it. <br /><br />So many dogs are so traumatized by them. Such a scary experience for you and her. <br /><br />Wish I had an answer...24 Paws of Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574070591449171093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-7123834795270075392011-10-28T06:16:19.597+02:002011-10-28T06:16:19.597+02:00Poor Tammy. I know this is equally as hard on you...Poor Tammy. I know this is equally as hard on you as it is on her.sprinkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081967372702276914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-58576884827040863192011-10-28T05:16:55.203+02:002011-10-28T05:16:55.203+02:00This is so awful to hear what is going on! We hat...This is so awful to hear what is going on! We hate the fireworks too and out here in the country- all the shooting. <br />Poor Tammy,, and poor all of you.<br />We do not have any suggestions.<br />We wish shooting and fireworks was banned too.<br />I wish I could offer a suggestion<br /><br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-11100868027509881572011-10-28T04:52:35.430+02:002011-10-28T04:52:35.430+02:00We've been through this, too, but not in as ex...We've been through this, too, but not in as extreme a measure as you have. One thing that has helped us is the Thundershirt. I don't think that it will do any miracles for Tam, but it might help to take the edge off in combination with the medicines she's taking. I'm sorry you and she are having such a rough time!<br /><br />Have you thought about giving her something to make her sleep before the fireworks start, like Melatonin?houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-52454681999004640452011-10-28T03:31:01.873+02:002011-10-28T03:31:01.873+02:00Caryl,
We have no suggestions, we have friends who...Caryl,<br />We have no suggestions, we have friends who have used the Thunder shirt and it has been successful and others who have had no success.<br />You speak for most dog owners all over the world, fireworks are horrendous.<br /><br />Sheila & BobSheila and Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135729625488570448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-26930625911502341822011-10-28T00:53:04.576+02:002011-10-28T00:53:04.576+02:00I've heard of this thunder jacket - not tried ...I've heard of this thunder jacket - not tried it yet but seen it on youtube..We get lots of fireworks in and around Monaco during the summer - there is even a world competition of different countries for who does the best displays! The seagulls normally let us know whats coming since they sqwauk and fly the other way in their hundreds just before the fireworks begin...horrid - Zola hates it and lies under the kitchen counter in a bit of a tremble - music goes on very loud in our place..I can only imagine how unbearable it must be round your place..we normally go somewhere else those nights but unfortunately where you are the festivities are everywhere..You could try the jacket and the desensitivity exercises..special cd with sound effects you play a little everyday first quietly and give Tammy a few treats as you slowly increase volume etc...we've done that and it does help but unfortunately nothing prepares you for the bangs that physically pulsate and vibrate through the house if the fireworks are nearby...poor doggies xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-5578103130787017572011-10-28T00:52:45.620+02:002011-10-28T00:52:45.620+02:00I've heard of this thunder jacket - not tried ...I've heard of this thunder jacket - not tried it yet but seen it on youtube..We get lots of fireworks in and around Monaco during the summer - there is even a world competition of different countries for who does the best displays! The seagulls normally let us know whats coming since they sqwauk and fly the other way in their hundreds just before the fireworks begin...horrid - Zola hates it and lies under the kitchen counter in a bit of a tremble - music goes on very loud in our place..I can only imagine how unbearable it must be round your place..we normally go somewhere else those nights but unfortunately where you are the festivities are everywhere..You could try the jacket and the desensitivity exercises..special cd with sound effects you play a little everyday first quietly and give Tammy a few treats as you slowly increase volume etc...we've done that and it does help but unfortunately nothing prepares you for the bangs that physically pulsate and vibrate through the house if the fireworks are nearby...poor doggies xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-38937475539658870892011-10-27T23:12:34.483+02:002011-10-27T23:12:34.483+02:00Hi there! Stella says thanks for the birthday gre...Hi there! Stella says thanks for the birthday greetings!<br /><br />I was most sad to read about Tammy's Storm/Noise phobia and wonder if you have tried the storm jacket http://www.thundershirt.com/lpc/ . Stella made me crazy with carrying on over storms, so we gave this a try. At first she didn't like it, but then as I kept her wearing it, it began to work for her. I leave it hanging on a door knob and now she asks for it! I have also heard that tight tee shirts will help them. Maybe a combo of the tranquilizer and a snug tee shirt might help her. Also check out <br />Linda Tellington's T Touch at <br />http://ttouch.com/ She once showed how to wrap a dog to comfort them. Good luck, I hope you find something that works for your girl!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Jo and StellaStellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890014621743537798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-42533428619288386862011-10-27T23:09:17.915+02:002011-10-27T23:09:17.915+02:00Awwww, poor Tammy. We will be purring for her for...Awwww, poor Tammy. We will be purring for her for the future fireworks time. We are very glad you stay home with her and at least try to comfort her.Angel Junior, Orion and Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002421810123174314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-17067838188515505072011-10-27T23:07:15.810+02:002011-10-27T23:07:15.810+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Life of Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042517508689233894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-56475712584976727022011-10-27T22:59:11.183+02:002011-10-27T22:59:11.183+02:00My first golden was terrified of thunder and did w...My first golden was terrified of thunder and did what Tammy does, but didn’t bother about fireworks. In fact, if fireworks were going off at the top of our street he would want to go outside (always on a leash) to watch through the gate. With thunder, by the time the meds kicked in the thunder was often over, and I hated drugging him so much. So far Riley has been OK with fireworks and thunder (I try to act normal and ignore anything that startles him, only praising good behaviour or giving him some food when there is a loud bang, as I think perhaps my first dog learnt that if he trembled and showed fear he got attention), but I’m not sure how Enzo will be! <br /><br />Guy Fawkes is the 5th, with fireworks on sale the week before so the noises over the next week will be interesting. You’d think Gundogs (like Golden Retrievers) would be OK with loud bangs - perhaps it has to do with desensitization when they are young. I remember reading the RSPCA in Britain recommended a CD to get animals used to loud noises. A quick web search found this,<br /><br />http://www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/pets/general/fireworks <br /><br />and a UK newspaper article about desensitization http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/2718221/Help-for-dogs-fearing-fireworks.html <br /><br />I then found that the CD the UK RSPCA talks about can be bought in Johannesburg. http://www.kyronlabs.co.za/products/print.php?pid=109 <br /><br />Not an instant solution for your current Diwali fireworks, but it may help Tammy in future years, and also make Toby immune to loud noises.The Life of Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042517508689233894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-5009423408654619892011-10-27T22:18:00.720+02:002011-10-27T22:18:00.720+02:00Oh my that sounds just terrible!
Have you tried t...Oh my that sounds just terrible!<br /><br />Have you tried to use a Thunder Jacket on Tam? Ask Frankie Furter, it works very well for him.<br /> <br />woos, TessaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-3151656251376954132011-10-27T21:19:27.022+02:002011-10-27T21:19:27.022+02:00Poor girl. We've been lucky to have always ha...Poor girl. We've been lucky to have always had dogs that are okay with thunder and fireworks, but we know how traumatic it can be. I wish we knew how to help.<br /><br />SamHow Sam Sees Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305827999885588071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-2016665000652034002011-10-27T21:11:16.857+02:002011-10-27T21:11:16.857+02:00Petey has the same reaction to lightning and firew...Petey has the same reaction to lightning and fireworks where he wants to climb to the highest point (or hide under the bed). He literally pulled out of his collar this summer and ran for home when we were across the street at the golf course and fireworks went off. Fortunately, a cop grabbed him as he raced by. Not a happy guy. Can you medicate her a few hours before the fireworks begin then maybe give her a second dose later? Hope this passes soon!<br /><br />Your pals,<br /><br />Petey and JaneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-88466467189463222522011-10-27T20:47:15.778+02:002011-10-27T20:47:15.778+02:00Poor baby. Mom blasted the TV so loud to drown out...Poor baby. Mom blasted the TV so loud to drown out the firework noise we are deaf from the volume being so loud. Hope things are better today<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-8448131254932785642011-10-27T19:03:04.186+02:002011-10-27T19:03:04.186+02:00OH, how awful for Tammy and you!!! We hope the ce...OH, how awful for Tammy and you!!! We hope the celebrating torture goes away soon. We are so sorry she has to go through this.<br /><br />Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-23966257538817207002011-10-27T18:12:12.239+02:002011-10-27T18:12:12.239+02:00Poor Tammy! We HATE fireworks! We so wish they w...Poor Tammy! We HATE fireworks! We so wish they were never ever invented. They're pointless!<br /><br />Love ya lots,<br />Maggie and MitchMolly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-41645354819458902272011-10-27T17:51:17.324+02:002011-10-27T17:51:17.324+02:00OMG....I can totally understand your concern and p...OMG....I can totally understand your concern and pain when I read your post. We HATE (loathe) the 4th of July over here because of the fireworks and unfortunately it goes on before, during and after. We have to strategically plan where we will be so that Josie will not hear them. Blues on the other hand does not care, but Josie becomes a shaking mess. Thank God we live in a Ranch house that has a very solid basement and my husband has a really good sound system so we usually don't go to any picnics (sorry friends) and we turn up the music, give her lots of toys to play with during the day to tire her out and pray she doesn't hear the deep tones of the fireworks coming through the ground. I've heard of police dogs clawing out of their cages...BAN FIREWORKS is putting it politely!!! One year we had her on our sailboat, this was before we had Blues and there were fireworks up and down the coastline...she was freaking out....and I looked at my husband and said NEVER AGAIN!!! My baby means too much to me to put her through that. Love you. Woofs and hugs, MB, Josie and Blues...praying that the next coming days are not so boomy....Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13558497341737607122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-10249684208135728612011-10-27T17:13:33.722+02:002011-10-27T17:13:33.722+02:00Poor Tammy and you folks. We have heard good thin...Poor Tammy and you folks. We have heard good things about the Thundershirts. The dogs we have now don't like the sounds but aren't at the panic stage. Wishing you the best in helping her. We have a basement so sometimes when they are going off, we go down there and watch TV.<br />Wishing the best..<br />Ernie,Sasha,Chica,Lucas, and Mombbes tribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696605671152570219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-42036121884930585762011-10-27T17:04:46.096+02:002011-10-27T17:04:46.096+02:00HI there everyone.
Just a further comment about &#...HI there everyone.<br />Just a further comment about 'Euthanasia'. <br />Firstly, NO I am NOT going to Euthanase Tammy! Having said that, it is absolutely terrible watching the trauma of a distressed dog. We are heading for a 'season' of fireworks - Halloween, Guy Fawks, the entire Christmas season (with numerous large firework displays), New Year, etc, etc. How do you deal with such a traumatised dog over a long period? The whole scenario is absolutely impossible - for the dog.<br />Sending lotsaluv and thanks for your comments and suggestions.<br />MAXMOM IN SAMaxmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-62743346747156998662011-10-27T16:50:32.926+02:002011-10-27T16:50:32.926+02:00Hi Maxmom, Diwali is going on up here too. And we ...Hi Maxmom, Diwali is going on up here too. And we don't like the fireworks, loud bangs and firecrackers either. There's four of us and four panicky kids isn't good. It seems as though everyone has firecrackers and fireworks and an endless supply at that. Then we'll have Hallowe'en soon and that causes almost as many problems. It does not help that the City has a free fireworks show held in a park about 300 meters away. We understand. I'm assuming you'd like to euthanize the people setting off these fireworks :)My Dog Sam - Ruptured Diskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274823343453883938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-65228170297335185202011-10-27T16:06:17.827+02:002011-10-27T16:06:17.827+02:00Oh so very sorry. They are in so many unexpected ...Oh so very sorry. They are in so many unexpected places. One of our favorite theateres does them at the end of each showing so we have to slip out early from the shows. Holiday Bowl Football game - after every touchdown led us out. Sending lots of love and hope they quiet down.Becky Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-87500244565157591692011-10-27T15:42:15.674+02:002011-10-27T15:42:15.674+02:00Years ago I had a Great Pyrenees, Willow, who was ...Years ago I had a Great Pyrenees, Willow, who was so terrified of loud noise that she pushed the screen out of my second floor library window and was half way out to jump before I got to her! She also gnawed at the back door knob so desperately that she crushed it beyond recognition. <br /><br />I know the helpless feeling watching your pet go through absolute misery and knowing that you've used all the tools in your arsenal and none seem to work.<br /><br />Would it be possible to take her for a long, long car ride out into the country where there may not be the noise or does it permeate everywhere.<br /><br />I have heard good things about the 'thunder jacket'. Thankfully, although Mr. Scout isn't fond of those loud noises, if we go down into the family room and listen to music or watch teevee he is distracted enough not to have a severe reaction. As for Miss Freyja, you could shoot a cannon next to her and she'd take it all in stride.Scout and Freyjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423843978069675292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-89102163826183735862011-10-27T14:32:59.373+02:002011-10-27T14:32:59.373+02:00Tammy, I'm so very sorry you're going thro...Tammy, I'm so very sorry you're going through all of this. Our packmate, Rusty, has a very similar reaction to thunder. Now it doesn't even have to thunder. If the wind starts blowing, he knows a storm (or even just rain) is on the way. Fortunately, Rusty feels the safest in his crate and always runs to get into his crate during a storm. He feels safe just lying at the back of the crate and usually just falls asleep. We got him a "Thundershirt" (www.thundershirt.com) and it helps somewhat but he's still terrified of rain and thunder.Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807798367609376220noreply@blogger.com