Fearful Dogs

Help For You & Your Dog

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Helping A Fearful Dog

Is your dog shy? Nervous? Anxious or Protective? Would you like your dog to behave calmly around people and other dogs? Are you looking for ways to help your dog learn to be happier and more confident?

A Guide To Living & Working With A Fearful Dog is an eBook containing training advice and activities compiled by Sunny's owner including games, how to begin when working with a fearful dog, how dogs learn and how to help any dog with fears. It is an informative resource for owners and rescuers.

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Don't be misled by training techniques that scare or hurt your dog. Be your dog's best friend and learn how to effectively change your dog's behavior by changing how he feels. You CAN help your dog!

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Look for the latest articles written by Debbie in:

The Yankee Dog

West County News, MA

Medications

The field of behavioral medications for dogs has advanced in the past few years, though it is still in its infancy. Research has shown that many of the same medications that help humans brains deal with behavioral challenges (fears, anxiety, aggression, obsessive compulsive disorders, etc.), also work with dogs.

Most dogs don’t need medications, as much as they need consistent training and exercise, but for others the benefits of the appropriate medication are huge. Talk to a trainer and a vet to determine if medications are an option for your dog. You’ll want to run blood tests to be sure that your dog’s body can handle long term use of a medication. And remember, the use of medication alone will not change your dog’s behavior! The meds will make it easier for your dog to learn the new skills and behaviors you will continue to teach it.

Website Links for Info on Medicines

The Mayo Clinic
National Institute of Mental Health
National Library of Medicine

Book Links
Clinical Behavioral Medicine For Small Animals by Karen Overall

Behavioral Medications
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Buspirone (Buspar)
Clomipramine (Clomicalm)
Clorezepate (Tranxene)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Diazepam (Valium)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Selegiline (Deprenyl, Aniprul)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Diphenhydramine
Phenylpropanolamine
Propranolol
NOTE: This list does not indicate a recommendation of the product for your pet! Do your homework and research and talk to your vet.

This article by Terry Kelly talks about medications that you should NOT use with a fearful dog.