Dap Collar Nervous Whippy

[argos1]

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just wondering if anyone else has a whippet who is really and i mean really nervous?? and how they cope....princess phoebe was on scullcap and valarium tablets and has been for a few months now but they aint touching the sides! shes not afraid of fireworks traffic noise and things you would expect her to be afraid of her nervousness is like a bin bag in the street she sees that and her little knees knock also people just have to walk past our house and see shakes............she sems to be getting worse so we have decided to try one of the dap collars so just wondered if anyone on here has tried one or the dap diffuser?? if so could you please let me know how you got on with them and do they work?? also if anyone else has any ideas what else we can try to settle and calm her please let me know i hate to see her so nervous .................we are getting her spayed next month will that help her settle??? .................am hoping that when she has been spayed at least the boy dogs will leave her alone its a nightmare going out poor phoebe we go to the park and every boy dog in park makes a dive for her rear end she hates it poor devil they do it all the time and shes NOT in season ........but when she IS in season they dont go near her...........any ideas why ???????????????? all help and comments will be greatfully recieved cheers kat x

 

[Paws123]

Never heard of dap collars what are they?

 

[marielou]

Never heard of  dap collars what are they?

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DAP is synthetically produced dog appeasing hormone. A couple of days after a bitch has whelped she exudes this pheromone which has a calmiong effect on the pups making them feel calm and safe. It is a survival mechanism to keep pups in the den quiet and unlikely to wander. The theory is that by having a collar or room diffuser which exudes this pheromone it helps to settle a dog without the sedating effect of other medication. We are trying it at the moment to try and calm down one of our lurchers, it hasnt done much for him but the pups are a lot calmer (w00t) . So I think its a suck it and see if it works for you sort of thing.

 

[jinnyfizz]

Heya Kat & Lorna!

Not sure if this will be any help but it's food for thought .........

It is human instinct to comfort and cuddle our children (and I am including whippets in this ) if they are scared or insecure in any way. This is great if you're a human but, for a dog, the affection and cuddles come across as a reward for doing the shaking and being frightened

Therefore, the more we try to console them with affection, the more they will get the idea that it is a good thing to shake and take on about things because it brings reward from their pack leader .... you!!! The best thing to do is ignore her fear and continue onwards in a firm but reassuring manner to help instill confidence in her.

Jinny is scared of the car and shakes uncontrollably when I put her in it. I am in the process of trying to train myself to ignore this and just get on with stuff in the hope that she will grow out of it :thumbsup:

Dunno if this will help at all ....... really hope so 'cos it's horrid to see them scared

Good luck :luck: :luck: - let us know what happens!!

PS There's strength in numbers......are you still thinking of getting another one to keep Pheobe company??

 

[whippetsrus]

I've tried a Dap collar for fireworks and it was brilliant but had to combine if with Skullcap and Valerian tablets for bonfire night itself.

I also wonder if it is worth taking the bull by the horns and taking her to a class for socialisation. I would imagine that she is also picking up on your worry/concern and this could be making her worse. I feel that you should be making her face her fear. That way it can be sorted rather than become a bigger issue.

 

[whippetsrus]

Jinny is scared of the car and shakes uncontrollably when I put her in it. I am in the process of trying to train myself to ignore this and just get on with stuff in the hope that she will grow out of it :thumbsup:

Try the dap spray in her bedding. I have been using this for Diesel. He is quite happy in the car now and I have only had to use the spray a few times.

 

[argos1]

yep maybe your right i am very guilty of being a total worry guts and im sure phoebe must pick up on this im still going through the " is she still breathing" stage when shes asleep i have to lay my hand on her chest to feel it moving to be sure lol .....i know im dreadful i cant help it so maybe its me that needs the help and/or the collar!!!! :lol: i just want to wrap her in cotton wool and never want anything to happen to her she means so much to me but i do understand i maybe making her worse and will try to calm down a bit thanks for replies......we are getting phoebe spayed in 3 weeks......AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH :sweating: :sweating: :sweating: "off to docs for sedatives for myself!!! lol xx

 

[jinnyfizz]

yep maybe your right i am very guilty of being a total worry guts and im sure phoebe must pick up on this im still going through the " is she still breathing" stage when shes asleep i have to lay my hand on her chest to feel it moving to be sure lol .....i know im dreadful i cant help it so maybe its me that needs the help and/or the collar!!!! :lol:   i just want to wrap her in cotton wool and never want anything to happen to her she means so much to me but i do understand i maybe making her worse and will try to calm down a bit thanks for replies......we are getting phoebe spayed in 3 weeks......AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH :sweating:   :sweating:   :sweating:   "off to docs for sedatives for myself!!! lol xx

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:lol: Sounds like you're just as paranoid as I am, Kat LOL!! :wacko:

:luck: :luck: with the speying (and don't expect Phoebe to get over the general anaesthetic too quickly - Jinny took ages when she had her dew claw op and was a real spaced out zombie for 24 hours after )