tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post4500020658153935092..comments2024-03-22T00:22:58.593-07:00Comments on Tumble Fish Studio: It's Tuesday . . .Tumble Fish Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548274352591532536noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-78087568395008560562008-11-04T21:47:00.000-08:002008-11-04T21:47:00.000-08:00Miss Tace, thank you, also, for your great advice....Miss Tace, thank you, also, for your great advice. I have tried soothing and, more importantly, distraction much to my husband's displeasure. He is an avid Dog Whisperer watcher person and feels you should not reward a pet for behavior that is not suitable. If he is home, he puts Scout on a leash and makes him go out to the curb and face his fears. So, basically, not being as cruel as my husband, at first I felt bad for Scout and tried to pet and sooth and comfort him. I am now at the point that I am wondering if it is cruel and unusual animal treatment to give him several beers every Tuesday morning - they always make me happy and carefree. On second thought, maybe a blindfold and earmuffs would help him help me and avoid any controversial pet care guidelines.Tumble Fish Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548274352591532536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-74343205905446888402008-11-04T19:56:00.000-08:002008-11-04T19:56:00.000-08:00I was gonna joke about Canine therapy and then...t...I was gonna joke about Canine therapy and then...that probably exists? So it suddenly seemed less funny. <BR/>Sorry your poor pooch is freaked out by the garbage trucks, at least none will ever sneak up on you.<BR/>Maybe you could de-sensitize him to the noise. Our coffee grinder freaked the heck out of our cats when ever I'd use it so I started talking in sweet coochie coo tones to the cats while I had it running. Sometimes even popping over for a pet so that they didn't associate the noise as bad. They seem better, and I get coffee as a reward for being a good cat mama. <BR/>We have tried the rescue remedy for other cat stress moments, I can't tell for sure if it worked. I think I'd have to try it more but that means the cats would have to be stressed which they're not so I can't play cat mind therapy scientist. If the Rescue Remedy works for your Scout's truck trauma I'd be interested to know.Tacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683170464454339248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-31961810985641165452008-11-04T17:26:00.000-08:002008-11-04T17:26:00.000-08:00I would rather do the Spock (how do you spell that...I would rather do the Spock (how do you spell that?) thing and knock him out awhile. I tried a natural doggy tranquilizer and it didn't phase him. I'll look for the drops you suggest. Thank you Cha Cha.<BR/><BR/>He literally sits an waits looking for something, anything, to bark at. It drives me bonkers but life could be worse. He tires out about 7 pm and then is quiet for the night, thank goodness.Tumble Fish Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548274352591532536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097661384245669101.post-41215642799574765712008-11-04T12:26:00.000-08:002008-11-04T12:26:00.000-08:00Ugh. I know all about the high-maintenance, high-s...Ugh. I know all about the high-maintenance, high-stress canines. Two things that have been helpful for me:<BR/><BR/>1. There's an accupuncture point at the very top of the dog's head, smack dab in the middle. Press there and make a tripod with your hand with other fingers behind each ear - this makes my dachshund melt.<BR/><BR/>2. Rescue Remedy - made for humans and pets. A few drops on the food and calm times are ahead.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the frustrating day. All art is worthwhile art, even if were crazed during its creation!Becky Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351322716749475996noreply@blogger.com