tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post7923904012441163121..comments2023-10-11T12:52:13.678+02:00Comments on Postcards from "Pension Milou': The Melodramas of MiaJillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-27561116057390889222009-05-17T03:55:00.000+02:002009-05-17T03:55:00.000+02:00Jilly - how is Mia going?
I really think that if ...Jilly - how is Mia going? <br />I really think that if she is that unhappy....<br />but, before I did that I would try her on a dog sedative/valium type medication. I know she would be sleepy but maybe a "sleepy happy" and that is not a bad life really. <br />thinking of you ,<br />Love<br />Melinda and Kenzolady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-81753933676634875812009-05-05T02:11:00.000+02:002009-05-05T02:11:00.000+02:00Poor Mia.
My kids don't care for him but "The Dog...Poor Mia.<br /><br />My kids don't care for him but "The Dog Whisperer" might be worth a try:<br /><br />http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/tips/issues_separation.php<br /><br />I might be dating myself but I wonder what Barbara Woodhouse would say about what could help poor Mia.....mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405864107592735625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-27429904238216905012009-05-02T14:49:00.000+02:002009-05-02T14:49:00.000+02:00Jilly, even settled pets can be insistent about ce...Jilly, even settled pets can be insistent about certain behaviors. Of course, with cats, well, you're simply staff. With dogs, they're all about finding their place in the pack but it's hard to train a dog you can't be stern with when needed. It's a complicated problem.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059415005282675289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-3189063961978270812009-05-02T09:59:00.000+02:002009-05-02T09:59:00.000+02:00Golly, what a problem. Serious stuff. Poor Mia, my...Golly, what a problem. Serious stuff. Poor Mia, my heart goes out to the two of you. Our answer was to leave the television on so external sounds couldn't be heard so sharply, leaving the citronella barking collar on a chair next to where Jessie sleeps so it would go off when she barked, and finally a really good walk beforehand so Jessie was exhausted. This gives us a 4 hour window.<br />Good luck Jilly - hope you find something that helps her.Hilaryhttp://dogs-blog.out-and-about-with-your-dog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-19674743025544535282009-05-02T07:37:00.000+02:002009-05-02T07:37:00.000+02:00PJ, thanks so much for that link. I am working thr...PJ, thanks so much for that link. I am working thru the training part with her, leaving her for 10 mins and 20 mins at a time. My problem is that I have to go out for longer sometimes and haven't yet worked up to it. Today for instance I have to go out for three hours. <br /><br />Nancy, she is currently on a special calmant based on the chemicals in mothers' milk but I will get one of those Comfort Zone Plug ins. They are available in France. She has the calmants plus Dr. Bach's Star of Bethlehem. As I said,I have to go out today and will try Rescue Remedy on her. Haven't tried that yet. She has a Kong Toy and is crazy for it when I first put her in the downstairs room but as soon as I shut the door, she starts barking and going nuts, and always passing this blood. <br /><br />Yesterday, two people came to collect their dogs. Mia was in the living room with the others and could see me on the terrace thru the French windows. The gardener appeared at the same time and for some reason she must have gotten scared - yet she could see me - cos when I came back into the house, she'd pooped four times bloody stuff. All this in 10 minutes. It's pretty unbelievable. The vet thinks I should put her to sleep. I don't see that as an option unless I felt she is really unhappy and I am beginning to wonder. She is so tense, even with me now, scared I will leave. Poor dog and she has such a nice home here, wish she knew it!<br /><br />Thanks so much everyone for encouragement. The big test will be this coming week when the Bloggers come to visit.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-88340003462543946932009-05-02T04:14:00.000+02:002009-05-02T04:14:00.000+02:00Oh my what a challenge. Unfortunately unlike many ...Oh my what a challenge. Unfortunately unlike many of the other commenters I have no advice. Look forward to hearing the next chapter on this.airplane5312https://www.blogger.com/profile/08644347660605484127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-79297976216088988892009-05-01T23:09:00.000+02:002009-05-01T23:09:00.000+02:00I hope all is well and she has adusted to your lea...I hope all is well and she has adusted to your leaving her. I am sure you are looking forward to your bloggre friends visiting....how fun!Nevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601316661181297640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-25563141555281846222009-05-01T21:07:00.000+02:002009-05-01T21:07:00.000+02:00Oh Jilly...we know this situation quite well. Sepa...Oh Jilly...we know this situation quite well. Separation anxiety is often a huge problem with Greyhounds. It often takes a combination of a Kong stuffed with peanut butter, drugs, crate and training to work it all out. You are so experienced, I don't doubt you have the patience and the resources to help poor Mia. We did find several very good natural remedies that have worked well for our Greyhound, Hope, with separation & thunderstorm anxiety. A few drops of Bach's Rescue Remedy on the tongue and rub some behind the ears . Something that our dogs AND cats have responded to is a Pheromone Plug-In called Comfort Zone Plug In. It's available through many online sources in the US..it releases Dog Appeasing Pheromones (D.A.P) in the air throughout the room supposedly mimicking a new mother's natural pheromones, helping to calm the dog (or cat, it comes in 2 formulations) I'm sure you'll have hundreds of suggestions, but I thought these might be something to add to your arsenal .<br />Good Luck, Nancy in ConnecticutNancy L.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-13400495385788810382009-05-01T05:45:00.000+02:002009-05-01T05:45:00.000+02:00Having three house pets I know that their personal...Having three house pets I know that their personalities evolve over time. Each of them, two cats and a dog, have their issues and some of them I could easily live without but we manage. I don't know anything about this condition, and I'm certainly not the expert dog handler you are. I did look it up and the Humane Society has a page about it.<br />http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pets_for_life_program/dog_behavior_tip_sheets/separation_anxiety.html<br /><br />It does mention the one thing I thought of, leaving a piece of your clothing with Mia, but I really don't know what to say except I hope that time, at least, will be the healing balm, for both of you.<br />Thanks for the update, Jilly.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059415005282675289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-37119558999817275052009-04-25T13:26:00.000+02:002009-04-25T13:26:00.000+02:00Zephrine, I already have another dog. Another houn...Zephrine, I already have another dog. Another hound called Beau. If only she'd attach herself to him, but she doesn't. I truly couldn't cope with a third dog as well as my nine dogs a day en pension. Maybe she will get more attached to Beau. I'm not prepared to put him downstairs with her tho. It's simply not fair to him- I've had him for three years and he came from a dreadful situation too. He deserves his armchair! It's a good thought if I wasn't caring for other dogs too. We've already had one practice today downstairs - another later.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-35842740169010742812009-04-25T12:51:00.000+02:002009-04-25T12:51:00.000+02:00Jilly, could you get her a guide dog? Not trying ...Jilly, could you get her a guide dog? Not trying to be funny, but maybe if she could attach to another, companion dog that would transfer some of the intense emotion away from you? I have no idea how you would arrange it, though.Zephirinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809525772159756122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-68858788747027358952009-04-25T09:46:00.000+02:002009-04-25T09:46:00.000+02:00Update: I put Mia downstairs with a hollow bone f...Update: I put Mia downstairs with a hollow bone filled with soft cheese and she got stuck in. I was hopeful but within two minutes she was barking like crazy to be let out. Off I went. When I got back she'd pooped twice - all very loose and a little blood. Same story except she'd not walked it everywhere. She just can't control her crazy stomach when she gets upset. She's just fine now. <br /><br />Abe, thanks for your suggestion. I had looked up some words but not your specific ones and that brought up some very helpful suggestions. <br /><br />I intend putting her down there several times during the day with the hope she'll get used to it. She's also started today on a Dr. Bach remedy, Star of Bethlehem which is apparently very good is helpful bereaved dogs and fraught dogs - it's an ingredient in their Rescue Remedy. <br /><br />Lady Jicky, that's a thought. I'm not sure I have a recording device for this but I can look into it. A very good idea. <br /><br />I really do think (hope!) that eventually she'll get to know I come home. Fingers crossed. <br /><br />Thanks somuch for suggestions and sympathy, everyone. We'll get there eventually. She's such a lovely dog.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-81971614046135018342009-04-25T04:40:00.000+02:002009-04-25T04:40:00.000+02:00I have been having a bit of a "think" Jilly and I ...I have been having a bit of a "think" Jilly and I wonder if you can give this a go. <br />If you tape yourself talking and talking - I talk when I prepare my dinner etc and if you can get a long playing tape or a recorder that will just re-play - I wonder if hearing your voice will relax her??? <br />I do hope you find something to work for this is a misery for you and Mia. <br />I have a jade plant out the front and now I see I need one out the back!!! Oh boy, Kenzo will love to chew on that too! LOL <br />Still thinking of ways to help - will post when I have a idea! <br />Love, Melindalady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-74831482874180484482009-04-24T21:27:00.000+02:002009-04-24T21:27:00.000+02:00So sorry you are going through this! But like you ...So sorry you are going through this! But like you said, you WILL find a solution. It sounds good that you are introducing various solutions to her gradually. In time you will prevail. You have to go out -- and I hope in time she will learn you WILL come back. :) P.S., I need to get a Jade plant. :)Lessiehttp://www.andersondailyphoto.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-20685446067746366672009-04-24T15:56:00.000+02:002009-04-24T15:56:00.000+02:00I saw this on the Dog Whisperer on television. The...I saw this on the Dog Whisperer on television. They put a camera in the house to see what happened when the owners left the house and the dog promptly tore things apart something like you have described.<br /><br />I got on the Internet and typed these words<br /><br />dog separation anxiety treatment<br /><br />and came up with dozens of links on what to do and how to do it. I suppose you have done this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-39788258176416337322009-04-24T12:42:00.000+02:002009-04-24T12:42:00.000+02:00Spacedlaw, No, unfortunately she is incredibly car...Spacedlaw, No, unfortunately she is incredibly car sick and in any case because of her fear of people, taking her anywhere would freak her out even more. <br /><br />Hopefully we'll get there. Well we HAVE to! Thanks for the suggestion tho.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-22323697107456535172009-04-24T12:35:00.000+02:002009-04-24T12:35:00.000+02:00I take it that taking her along with you is not a ...I take it that taking her along with you is not a workable solution?spacedlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462723005560128474noreply@blogger.com