Stitch Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 One of my girls gets very excited when I take her out, especially in the car. The anxiety never seems to get any better and she is 3 years old now. She doesn't appear scared or worried - just very excited. She works herself up to the stage that she will poop, which is not great when you are driving! I have tried Calm by Nervosa (which does help but not a huge amount), but I notice Plush Puppy have a new one called Apprehension and also there is Bach Rescue Remedy. Anyone tried any of these - which one works the best?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 have you tried a desensitisation scheme? medication and herbs alone do not solve the problem but allow for easier training when the edge is taken off the anxiety. sounds like ACE from the vet is the only thing if the dog is so stressed its pooping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 have you tried a desensitisation scheme? medication and herbs alone do not solve the problem but allow for easier training when the edge is taken off the anxiety.sounds like ACE from the vet is the only thing if the dog is so stressed its pooping May I ask what ACE is or stands for please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Acepromazine - a sedative. Very occasionally a dog can fight it, but usually they get quite sleepy. I am not sure it would stop or decrease the level of anxiety though??? But I have never used it on any of my animals so could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Acepromazine pretty much sedates them so they're quiet, and sleepy. Its something to discuss with your veterinarian and not something uptaken lightly BUT if the dog is really stressed on occasional car trips it may be an option. still needs desensitisation have you ever called someone out for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 I would rather try something like Rescue Remedy than ACE by the sound of it. I don't want a sedated dog, just something that will take the edge off the excitement. As I said, she is not frightened, just excited and she gets aggitated when she looks out. I think it is the movement of the cars going past, etc. She used to bark at the cars when we were walking along the street but I was able to train her out of that one. I just have this residual agitation to try to tone down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Try a naturopath and see if you can get hold of some Aconite. This was recommended to me a few years back by Patricia Hall (Stromhall Rottweilers) for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier with major stress issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Could you crate her in the car, and put a cover over the crate so she can't see out? Might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 No - Crating doesn't help, nor does covering the crate - I have tried that. I have tried lots of things to try to overcome this problem and as I said I have been able to improve the barking at cars when she is walking along the street, but not the travelling in the car aspect - I know the Calm stuff works to a limit extent that's why I was hoping someone could tell me their experiences about Rescue Remedy or the Plush Puppy Apprehension drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♫♥♪ Kalonu ♪♥♫ Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Maybe this could help or something similar?? http://www.horsesuppliesdirect.com.au/prod...;utm_medium=cpc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arawnhaus Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Try a naturopath and see if you can get hold of some Aconite. This was recommended to me a few years back by Patricia Hall (Stromhall Rottweilers) for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier with major stress issues. Wow you learn something everyday! Cheers ellz. I presume it worked for your SBT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 It did help. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuntooki Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Stitch, Pet Calm will work better than Rescue Remedy for your situation. You can buy it cheaply here for $18 a bottle. http://www.naturalpaws.com.au/petpathics-p...roduct-410.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks for that link Kuntooki - have you used it? Can you say what you used it for and what results you noticed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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