by Julie Schraven
(Fond du Lac, WI USA)
My cocker spaniel is a 7 year old male. Yesterday he had some type of seizure but I actually think this is his second one.
He is also a nervous dog. He doesn't like loud noises and when it's thundering, he sort of hyperventilates. If he is in his kennel at night I have to let him out of it and he is all over me.
What can I do for him and what causes this?
Reply from Pauline (Web Owner)
Hi Julie,
What a cutie! I can't bear the thought of him cowering during thundery storms. Let's see if we can help him, shall we?
I'm assuming that your vet has advised you about your Cocker's seizures - so that's covered.
We can usually help puppies become less nervous about their surroundings by good socialization, but it must be carried out when they're still young puppies. You can learn about socializing a puppy here.
I was lucky enough to be given a puppy training CD with various sounds on it; thunder and lightening, loud bangs, sirens, children crying, dogs barking, bleepers, telephones, etc. I played this to Max during the day, even when he was napping, and it has worked very well as he takes most things and situations in his stride - not a lot phases him!
Playing the sound of thunder to your dog, at a very low level, may help. As he begins to ignore the sound, you can gradually increase the volume at each session until he's fully de-sensitized to the it.
Unfortunately, some dogs are simply nervous dogs and you may have to help him through it each time.
I recommend you try one or all of the following:
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