Ok, so most of you probably remember me mentioning about how scared Rigby is of company. (unless he knows them) The other day my son had a new friend over, and he came UNGLUED! He was barking, howling, acting like he was getting beat up, etc. He carried on and on, and no matter what we did, noting worked to calm him down. My son finally took his friend to his room, so he was out of sight. He did calm down, but you could tell he was uneasy. It doesn't matter if we talk loud, calmly, touch his nose, etc, he just doesn't pay attention to you. He's in his own world.....
So, I was wondering. Do you think a Thunder jacket would help? Usually we know when a friend will be coming over, or if our parents are coming over, etc. So, was thinking maybe we could put the jacket on right before hand. Or.....does that only work with separation anxiety and thunder??
I'm at my wits end. We try taking him out in public, and making sure he's around people a lot. He actually does fine in public. But, in his own home, he is deathly afraid of strangers. Once he knows somebody, he's good, and never has to reacquaint with them. But look out when somebody new comes in the house.......
Advice?? Thoughts?? Thanks!
So, I was wondering. Do you think a Thunder jacket would help? Usually we know when a friend will be coming over, or if our parents are coming over, etc. So, was thinking maybe we could put the jacket on right before hand. Or.....does that only work with separation anxiety and thunder??
I'm at my wits end. We try taking him out in public, and making sure he's around people a lot. He actually does fine in public. But, in his own home, he is deathly afraid of strangers. Once he knows somebody, he's good, and never has to reacquaint with them. But look out when somebody new comes in the house.......
Advice?? Thoughts?? Thanks!
. It's nice because the fabric is like a heavy sweatshirt and it covers her chest/tummy too. It's really hard to find a dog coat that covers the chest.
