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Anybody have experience with a dog who's terrified of specific noises? We adopted our little Havanese/Lhasa/whatever mix about two years ago. She's very energetic and friendly, but she had obviously been abused and neglected at her previous home; she's easily scared and especially afraid of people raising their hands. She's gotten a lot more chilled out since we've had her, but we've recently noticed that she's terrified of electronic beeping noises like you might hear from a digital thermometer or an alarm clock. Just one high-pitched beep is enough to have her slinking off to her kennel and her whole body trembling. She's really inconsolable when this happens. Her favorite treats and toys don't calm her down, and it usually takes 10-15 minutes for her to stop shaking. Even then, she's still weary of the person responsible for the noise. Ever since we noticed this response, we've tried to be mindful about which devices make those noises and avoid using them around her, but sometimes an appliance or TV show makes an unexpected sound, so it's unavoidable. She's so anxious about the noise that she starts getting scared when anyone opens the medicine cabinet where the thermometer is kept. Has anybody dealt with something like this? Exposure therapy is a common suggestion online, but I'm not really comfortable with that, and it's not a super common occurrence, so it feels like overkill.
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Feb 19, 2018 22:53
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Is it normal for a dog to be totally zonked out and stumbling ~8 hours after sedation? My dog had to be sedated today so the vet could examine/clean out her ears. She's been sedated once before, but that was when she was spayed and they kept her overnight, so I have no idea what's "normal" for her. Today she can barely walk across the room without lying down, and she still seems very drunk. She has no interest in water or dog food and will only half-heartedly nibble at a treat. All of the websites say to expect 12-24 hours of lethargy after sedation, so I'm probably overreacting, but I obsess over this dog.
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May 6, 2020 05:22
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Thanks for the reassurance. She's back to 95% today. Still no interest in regular dog food but I think she's figured out she can get rice and treats if she holds out.
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May 7, 2020 02:45
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If you have a dog door, do you let your dogs have access to the outdoors while you're at work? I've worked from home for the entire time I've had my little Havanese, but I'm starting a new job this week and trying to figure out what to do with her during the day. She usually has free reign of the house and backyard if she wants it, but I'm worried about letting her go outside while I'm gone during the day. It can get up to 105F, and she doesn't have much of a brain. I'd rather deal with a few potential accidents than injury/death. Any other tips for making the transition? She is a velcro dog, so I'm sure it will be difficult.
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Jul 24, 2023 23:27
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I'm taking my 8-year-old Havanese on her first out-of-town car trip next week. Any advice? It's only 6 hours, so it's not like we're going cross-country, but I've never traveled with a dog before and I'm sure I'll forget something stupid.
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Nov 18, 2023 19:46
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