urineabox

urineabox t1_j2eeha1 wrote

Reply to comment by WontArnett in Super Early New Years Eve Daily. by popeboyQ

prof pet sitter here, have you ever tried a white noise machine and play nature-ish sounds? i will do that while I run the dishwasher, laundry, tv, music, etc to make some noises that lessen the blow for a couple scared doggo clients we have. it’s also learned as a more ‘reactive’ behavior when they are younger so when we, humans, ooh and ahh to anticipate and acknowledge their fear, it continues and then it can be lifelong, sadly.

i’ve learned that letting them come to you for comfort instead of anticipating does help a bit while distracting as best you can so that it’s more background noise can help ease them. there’s also some calming chews vets prescribe that help if given 30 mins before that can lessen their anxiety.

the eye contact and fear they feel is so heartbreaking and some truly need those snuggles. it’s so nice to be needed, used and abused for that purpose though, isn’t it?🐾

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urineabox t1_j0ilodp wrote

Reply to comment by stickynohte in RIP FOO DOG by lalasmores

that is super weird! it’s something to write a story about things and all, to get your facts right and from the source but that pestering bullshit loses the reason you do your job, i feel like anyways 🤷🏻‍♀️

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