Comments on: Rogue Update 10-09-08

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:54:10 +0000

I think that’s true Astrid. I also respect her opinion since she deals almost exclusively with anxious/reactive dogs.

By: Astrid

Astrid — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:10:45 +0000

Leslie would not have recommended anxiety meds unless she felt they would help her. I hope this will work out for both of you.

By: Marie

Marie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:38:57 +0000

Hey Cyn,

Yeah, I have hope that this is the link that we’ve been missing in our training for a while now. This may be off topic a bit, but I’ve wished for years that my dad would find something to help him deal with his anxiety, well today I guess my dad was worse than usual and my mom told him, “you know you’re just like Marie’s little dog!” LOL I nearly fell over laughing when she told me that on the phone. Who knows, maybe if the anxiety meds work for Rogue, my dad will reconsider…

By: Cynthia Blue

Cynthia Blue — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:24:43 +0000

I am very interested in how the meds will affect Rogue. I have hopes for her and the meds. They help lots and lots of people, and dogs, so I hope they will help her too! Cynthia Blues last blog post..What I’ve Been Doing

By: Marie

Marie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:15:55 +0000

Honestly Lindsay,

I don’t think that any of the vets in my area would have ever suggested anxiety meds. Probably because we live in such a rural area and it’s not really that common for people to invest much, (time, money, training, etc.) in their pets. It’s more common mentality to get rid of the animal if it’s not working out than try to find a way to work through the challenge.

But, yes, I would agree I would be leery if anxiety meds were recommended without thought to the other aspects of behavior modification. I’d also be leery if it were presented as a quick fix to behavioral problems.

My goal is to be able to get Rogue’s anxiety level to a place where she can think and be able to utilize the training tools that we’ve been trying to give her.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:40:48 +0000

Are you ever leery of vets and trainers who recommend anxiety meds right away? I am. I also know you have worked with Rogue for hours and hours and you know her best and maybe this will make things easier for her. I hope so. Lindsays last blog post..Thank you

By: Marie

Marie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:33:31 +0000

Thanks Christy,

I hope this works too! I know how exhausting it is for me to just try to figure out how her brain is working, so I can’t imagine how tiring it must be to actually be her…

By: Marie

Marie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:31:29 +0000

Thanks Lora,

I really hope that this is best course to pursue!

By: Christy

Christy — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:22:00 +0000

Best of luck to little rogue! I really hope they are able to find something that works for her! I really enjoyed giving her treats and it made me happy that she would take them from me!! Christys last blog post..Should I change her name?

By: Saint Lover

Saint Lover — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:37:50 +0000

Good luck.. I know how frustrating it is to deal with a dog that has issues that are difficult to manage. Saint Lovers last blog post..Sew Crazy Pumpkin Fest Collars