New Puppy!
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Congratulations on your new puppy!!  Jenn  |
Sorry to hear about your girl.  Congratulations on your new puppy though! Is this him?:  |
| That picture is our Sis. She died last month at the age of 14. |
| Fourteen-- What a grand, old age for a sheepie! I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm also glad that this new pup found his way to you! |
| I am sorry of the loss of your girl. Congratulations on your new pup! I would just keep reassuring him that everything is OK and let him sniff whatever it is that scared him. Talk to him gently with a lot of petting and hugs. Just sounds like he has got to get used to his new home. Robin |
| I'm very sorry for your loss. You helped her live a nice long life. They always leave us way too soon. By chance does your new boy have two blue eyes? Try not to make a big deal about the noises. Sometimes repeating the noise can help show him there's nothing to be fearful of. Encourage him to come investigate if it's within his ability to do so and reward him if he can. Once you've established trust it may be easier to do this. |
6Girls wrote: Try not to make a big deal about the noises. Sometimes repeating the noise can help show him there's nothing to be fearful of. Encourage him to come investigate if it's within his ability to do so and reward him if he can. Once you've established trust it may be easier to do this. This is very good advice. As he settles in and learns to trust you, he'll also learn "the routine" - including the accompanying sounds. And try to be very aware of your own reactions, praising as he overcomes his fear and investigates, instead of "rewarding" his fear with too much comfort and sympathy. Ryleigh will definitely look to you for his cues! I'm sorry for your loss, but Ryleigh sounds like a wonderful new addition! |
| Thanks for the tips. When we went to visit Ryleigh for the first time, his previous owner told us he had this fear of extraneous noises and that she thought it odd. We then found out her husband left her a few days prior, so we are wondering if Ryleigh witnessed a lot of yelling, door slamming, etc. And yes, he has two blue eyes and his head is all white! As soon as I figure out how to post a picture, I will do that. He is super cute! |
I saw pictures of him on Craigslist.  (At least I think I did... St. Peters? A tiny touch of black on his left ear? CUTE!!) I'm thrilled he's found a wonderful new home! Congratulations to you! Give him some time to settle in... from what you've mentioned, he already has a sound sensitivity plus everything is very new to him. Some dogs are just that way. Right now so I'd focus on his bonding with his new family and helping him understand all is well. It will probably take time to desensitize him to sounds if he's real sensitive. Be extra careful with him if out in public so he doesn't bolt. I have one that's real sensitive to noises too. |
| The best advice is from families who have experienced the same issues with their puppy. Jaclin you are so helpful to others. Robin |
6Girls wrote: I Give him some time to settle in... from what you've mentioned, he already has a sound sensitivity plus everything is very new to him. Some dogs are just that way. Right now so I'd focus on his bonding with his new family and helping him understand all is well. It will probably take time to desensitize him to sounds if he's real sensitive. Be extra careful with him if out in public so he doesn't bolt. I have one that's real sensitive to noises too. Sound sensitivity can indeed be genetic. It's actually rather common in many herding breeds, less so in ours, but it happens and you can desensitize up to a point. The other thing that struck me, possibly unfairly based on his coloring but...if you get a chance, and I certainly wouldn't rush out to do this, there are more important things, you may want to have him BAER tested at some point. He could be unilaterally deaf. Some unilaterally deaf dogs seem to have an exaggerated startle response, almost as if they can't always tell where the noise is coming from, perhaps. It doesn't change anything, but it could help explain it. Kristine |
So sorry for your loss of you're girl.  Congrats on your new boy Ryleigh!  Cindy and Teddy |
| Congrats on Ryleigh! |
| Congrats on your new Ryleigh. Our Maggie (coonhound) was a rescue at 1.5 yrs old, and she was super sound sensitive. On top of never being in a house and terrified of people.  We went about our normal routine. When she startled and jumped, we ignored her - not wanting to reinforce or validate her fears. It also helped all the other dogs were non-reactive too. Eventually we all convinced her there was nothing to fear and she's perfectly normal.  She still is alert and has exceptional hearing (she's a great hunting dog for those reasons too), but she's in a normal, healthy range. It just took time and repetition to settle her, and show her the sounds were part of life and not a threat to her. She is also not gun shy or afraid of storms. |
Quote: He could be unilaterally deaf. Exactly my first thought. Oh boy, I'm starting to think like the experts Sound sensitives never really overcome this, Clancy tried but she just couldn't will her inner self to accept sudden noises. She did get better, after 5 years or so. Even fearless Jack will run and hide if I use a fly swatter. |
| Congrats on your new puppy!!!! |
| So sorry for your loss. Congrats on the new puppy! |
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