Guest Shermanator Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Chase has only been with us 2 weeks. His last race was 11/7, so he hasn't been off the track very long and everything is new to him. My DH loves to listen to music. However we learned last night Chase doesn't like it. He pants, shakes and paces. He tries to hide in the bathroom. We love listening to the stereo, how to we desensitize him to it, so he does not freak out? Thanks! Edited January 2, 2015 by Shermanator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tra708 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Last night Lola was shaking uncontrollably because of neighborhood fireworks, so I tried this stuff Adaptil spray. I sprayed it on the blanket she was lying on, and on a sweatshirt that I put next to her. Within 10 minutes, she was able to stop shaking and lie down and relax. It was a pretty amazing result. Adaptil comes in a spray and a plug-in room diffuser too. So, I don't know if you've ever tried it, but that stuff might help Chase deal with his anxiety. Hey also, maybe you could try some soft classical music first, and then gradually work up to whatever you like to listen to. Good luck! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591796423/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687602&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00G575OO4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=01XSNB4RQKCMBKMTN9H1 Edited January 2, 2015 by tra708 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Maybe something soft & calming to start? This made me think of one of my bridge angels, Kenton. She loved to listen to country music, but if I put on Aerosmith, she'd run hide in the bedroom. We have "canine calming cds" that we play in the boarding kennel at my clinic. They work surprisingly well. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Give the brand new dog a break and turn it OFF for a while? Use headphones? Wait a bit until he actually knows you're his friends, and then try again at a nice low volume. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Being that it was New Year's, is it possible that he was hearing fireworks and it was not your music that was freaking him out? Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Do you have the bass up high? I know the vibrating freaks me out if it's way up, so I can imagine a dog really feels it. Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shermanator Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I think he can't figure out where the sound is coming from and it freaked him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I agree very soft greyhound friendly music would be best. Most dogs off the track actually enjoy having the TV or radio on low when their owners leave. If it is surround sound, loud, or a lot of bass he will probably need a lot of desensitization over a very long period of time. If you rush it he could become permanently fearful. You can try turning the sound down and showing him where it is coming from, but that may not help. When my latest grey couldn't figure out where the sound from the computer came from, I tried to show him, but he kept running into the other room looking for the source. Best advice: Wait a bit until he actually knows you're his friends, and then try again at a nice low volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shermanator Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Found a solution: splurge on a good set of wireless headphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Just play music occasionally, not too loud. He'll get used to it. Edited January 5, 2015 by sobesmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jetska Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 This would be really easy to countercondition seeing as though the stereo has a volume knob and can be completely controlled by you. Start at a low volume where you can see he isn't stressed, and feed treats. Gradually increase the volume whilst feeding treats over a number of sessions. Keep the sessions short and slowly build them up. If he gets stressed then go back a step. Totally agree with using headphones in the meantime - really nice ones would be pretty good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Our angel Charlie was terrified of our TV at first. We moved his bed away from it and kept the volume down. In time he got so used to it he slept right under it. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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