Loreley Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 My daughter has a young (9 months) GSD cross boy who she is currently fostering. He is a lovely gentle boy but appears to have major anxiety/fear issues. They have brought him quite a long way in a short space of time but he continues to have what I can only describe as panic attacks while out walking, not while he's out but when he's almost home and sees the house. They walk him daily and after nearly 2 months he is definitely a lot better but this residual seems to be hanging around. They are also having major issues with him pulling on the lead, they have tried just about every type of collar, halti, gentle leader, harness without any success. Until they can get on top of these, she is reluctant to actively look at rehoming him. Any input would be most gratefully received, we're kind of stumped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan3 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Can you get post some video of one of these 'panic attacks'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreley Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'll ask my daughter, from what I understand he just freezes. He use to do it in a lot of other circumstances but most have settled. When they brought him home from the pound he was so fearful that he was what I would call shut down. if that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan3 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 It's helpful but without seeing it it's hard to know whether I'd be making a good suggestion or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreley Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 it seems to happen randomly so its going to be hard to get it on tape, will ask if they can get footage for you. what specifically do you need? face/eyes or overall body language? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan3 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 it seems to happen randomly so its going to be hard to get it on tape, will ask if they can get footage for you. what specifically do you need? face/eyes or overall body language? Anything really, so long as there is audio as well. If they just have a phone at the ready to capture it, there's no need to capture the entire performance. If they get some, PM me just in case I miss it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreley Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 no worries will do many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankdog Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 To help with leash pulling I found freezing for 10 seconds as soon as the leash tightens to be effective. You don't walk very far for a few weeks but it worked where everything else failed for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreley Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 great thanks will pass this on will be interesting to see who wins as we have a 7 month old koolie girl with the same pulling issue, walking her is like flying a kite in a thunderstorm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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