has anyone ever heard anything about this product?

[ShatteringGlass]

Relax for Dogs http://www.dynamiteonline.com/Products.nsf/%28Catalog+Lookup%29/Relax+%28TM%29+for+Dogs+-+DOG+PRODUCTS?OpenDocument
from the description, it seems that you will notice it's affect pretty soon after administering, unlike Rescue Remedy, I've heard you have to start giving everyday for quite a few days to notice a difference in the dog's behavior.

I'm interested to give it a try, what do you think?

[Guest Anonymous]

I havent used that product, but other Dynamite brand items are good. I dont think it would be anymore effective than something like Rescue Remedy - depending on the dog.

Is there a particular situation you are having trouble with ? Or is this just an in-general kind of thing ?

I have 2 Dalmatians. I find the best calming agent for them is copious amount of exercise. Run them run them run them.. until you think they are done.. and then maybe just a little more. :lol: I use lots of exercise in preparation for all big events... family gatherings, trips, etc..

A tired dog is a good dog!

[ShatteringGlass]

Sarahq napisał(a):

I havent used that product, but other Dynamite brand items are good. I dont think it would be anymore effective than something like Rescue Remedy - depending on the dog.

Is there a particular situation you are having trouble with ? Or is this just an in-general kind of thing ?

I have 2 Dalmatians. I find the best calming agent for them is copious amount of exercise. Run them run them run them.. until you think they are done.. and then maybe just a little more. :lol: I use lots of exercise in preparation for all big events... family gatherings, trips, etc..

A tired dog is a good dog!

My dog has a fear of wide open, large buildings. I've been gradually de-sensitizing her buy bringing her into large buildings often, but I'm looking for something to help her along just a bit. I've tried a product called "Pet Calm", and it was OK, but not great.

She gets plenty of exercise, she's even got her own little saddle bags that I put rocks in to tire her out faster! :lol:

[mouseatthebusstop]

A tired dog is a good dog

very true
I remember now you have the retired show dog- I would try to avoid large building

[ShatteringGlass]

[quote name='mouseatthebusstop']

A tired dog is a good dog

very true
I remember now you have the retired show dog- I would try to avoid large building

Well, my work is a large building where I have to take her sometimes, and many training classes that I want to take are in large buildings. I don't want to avoid these things, I want her to get over her fear. Since I've had her she's made great strides in improvement. It's not like she isn't progressing, So i'm sure she can eventually be 100% relaxed and comfortable in those situations.

[imported_Kat]

Thats great to hear that your Sydney is becoming more confident. You are doing really great with her. I saw the recent photos and just felt so delighted to see her progress and how much effort you have put into her to get her looking and behaving so well :wink:

[ShatteringGlass]

Kat napisał(a):

Thats great to hear that your Sydney is becoming more confident. You are doing really great with her. I saw the recent photos and just felt so delighted to see her progress and how much effort you have put into her to get her looking and behaving so well :wink:

Thanks! I'm very proud of her improvements as well. The first month or two that I had her, I couldn't touch her tail without her yelping! Now, I can touch her tail all I want, and she was kind of the same way about touching her legs and under her belly, but she doesn't mind it all now. I've been clicker training her, and Im now getting more into having strangers touch her all over, and she's doing well with that also! Eventually I want to do CGC training and get her tested.

She's gained a lot of her confidence back! :D

[Guest Anonymous]

Thats great that you are doing so much training with her! Odd that she is a retired show dog and has a fear of large buildings though. Most in-door dog shows are held in auditorium type settings. hmmmm....

I would recommend that you try the Rescue Remedy first. Simply because it is widely available. Dont expect drastic results, but it has worked for "taking the edge off". I would recommend that you work with a trainer/behaviorist (if you arent already). Its always helpful to have a second set of eyes and expertise to tell you where you could be improving.

Good Luck!

[ShatteringGlass]

Sarahq napisał(a):

Thats great that you are doing so much training with her! Odd that she is a retired show dog and has a fear of large buildings though. Most in-door dog shows are held in auditorium type settings. hmmmm....

I would recommend that you try the Rescue Remedy first. Simply because it is widely available. Dont expect drastic results, but it has worked for "taking the edge off". I would recommend that you work with a trainer/behaviorist (if you arent already). Its always helpful to have a second set of eyes and expertise to tell you where you could be improving.

Good Luck!

Yes, it is odd, but she also hasn't been shown for a little over 2 years, so I assumed she wasn't out of the house that much after she finished. I've heard mixed reviews about Rescue Remedy, I don't think it will be any more effective than the Pet Calm stuff I tried. But you never know.

thanks for the advice :D

[TDG]

rescue remedy does not have to be given over a period of time to be effective. it's a combination of several of the 38 bach flower remedies, and so is the dynamite product.

rescue remedy includes:
cherry plum, clematis, impatiens, rock rose and star of bethlehem,
the dynamite product includes:
walnut, star of bethlehem, olive, heather and chestnut bud.

you can also buy the individual essenecs and mix your own combinations for specific purposes, according to each flower's properties.

the principle of application is exactly the same, and if one doesn't work, it's very likely that the other doesn't work either.

i've used rescue remedy with great results on cats, dogs and people (it's originally a people product, not a pet product :)) and it's rare that someone won't respond, but as with all natural remedies, there are exceptions.

one thing that must be taken into consideration is purity and potency, and i tend to trust manufacturers like the original bach distributors more than "knock off" products.