Any luck with calming aids
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Any luck with calming aids
Has anybody tried calming aids such as Rescue Remedy,DAP or Ultra-Calm tablets. I just got a Drs. Foster and Smith catalog and was thinking of ordering them. My dog is not comfortable when people he is unfamiliar with come to the house. I am determined to make this a year where my kids and I can have friends over and I can manage the dog with out becoming a nervous wreck myself (maybe I need the calming aids). I just want to have a normal household again.
Re: Any luck with calming aids
Calming aids are brilliant IME but need to be used along with a retraining programme. If you'd like to give us a lovely detailed post in the forum for training queries, we can help with that.
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Re: Any luck with calming aids
Not had much experience with calming aids, altho tried to DAP diffuser when I first got Dylan as a rescue, but it made no difference. In fact he seemed to get MORE anxious, but I am sure that wa sjust a coincidence and was him getting used to his new home.
Not sure it will work with a dog that is unhappy with people coming to the house....Dylan fits into this category! It is def a case of managing it and making sure they dont get into situations they are stressed with, and I have now worked out what works for Dylan....have a look at my posts to get an idea.
Not sure it will work with a dog that is unhappy with people coming to the house....Dylan fits into this category! It is def a case of managing it and making sure they dont get into situations they are stressed with, and I have now worked out what works for Dylan....have a look at my posts to get an idea.
Re: Any luck with calming aids
I've used DAP diffusers, sprays and collars on various dogs and had success in some cases and no change in others. I would say its worth a try - the collars are the best and most effective, but if in the case of a multi dog household every dog would need to wear a collar, otherwise i would advise a diffuser. The sprays are good for making the dog comfortable in a small environment eg the car but are short lasting and must be left to settle before introducing the dog to the environment. As for the Rescue Remedy i love it for the dogs aswel as myself!
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Re: Any luck with calming aids
The DAP didn't work from me. Like the other poster, it seemed to agitate my dog more than anything else. He'd bark at it once in a while, and he's not really a barker.
I've tried Rescue Remedy and didn't notice anything, but I've heard you need to use it consistently for a while. Who knows.
I've tried Rescue Remedy and didn't notice anything, but I've heard you need to use it consistently for a while. Who knows.