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Family dog with anxiety post knock

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Feelinghopeless

Member since
January 2024

14 posts

Posted Sat January 27, 2024 7:30amReport post

Hi

bit of a random one but our once totally chilled family dog has really changed post knock. Growling, sleeping badly etc. has anyone else found this? I think he's just being super territorial since my ex partner left the home due to arrest but it's adding further to sleepless nights and exhaustion and just don't know what I can do to calm him other than expensive behavioural therapies etc and need to get the kids mental health sorted first. Thanks!

Bluebell77

Member since
October 2020

89 posts

Posted Sat January 27, 2024 7:32amReport post

Try a cotton jumper on the dog. It acts like a weighted blanket & calms their nervous system x

Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2554 posts

Posted Sat January 27, 2024 8:18amReport post

Ahhh, bless - so this even affects the family pet, it's all handled so wrong isn't it x stroke sent from Smile x

Alison20

Member since
March 2021

363 posts

Posted Sat January 27, 2024 9:08amReport post

I am sorry you find yourself in this position. Just a thought could your dog be picking up on how you are feeling and his behaviour is ultimately trying to protect you and your family? Could the vet maybe give him something that may help with his behaviour or give any tips to help your dog feel more calmer?

Nonna

Member since
December 2018

85 posts

Posted Sat January 27, 2024 4:30pmReport post

Hi there is a plug in you can get it is called feliway , I think that's how it's spelt , I've heard it's very good

Nonna

Member since
December 2018

85 posts

Posted Sat January 27, 2024 4:32pmReport post

Sorry for dogs it's called adaptil , it's a plug in

Distressed and pregnant

Member since
November 2020

1001 posts

Posted Sat January 27, 2024 8:59pmReport post

Have used the plug in and it's very good. Not a result of the knock but an idiot of a dog who barks at the wind xxx

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2403 posts

Posted Sat January 27, 2024 9:34pmReport post

Hi lovely

We don't think about the furbabys, but definitely a jumper to keep them nestled and warm, maybe introduce something different to the usual routine x