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Darlene Arden 1 to 2 p.m. EST

You know me as petxpert. My name is Darlene Arden and I'll be in my Booth from 1 - 2 p.m. EST to discuss my books, including the two most recent; my behavior book, "Rover, Get Off Her Leg!" and my book specifically geared to owners, and potential owners, of little dogs, "Small Dogs, Big Hearts." I'll also be checking throughout the day and evening.
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Do You Love Dogs?

A Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, Journalist, Author, Learning Facilitator and frequent media guest, Darlene Arden’s passion for helping animals live longer and better lives shines through in all she does. Whether she’s writing books or articles, speaking to animal-related groups, attending veterinary conferences to increase her own knowledge and as a presenter, or interacting with individual pet owners, her goal is always the same -- to enhance the lives of dogs and cats. A Judge, Referee and Advisory Board Member for the World Canine Freestyle Organization, Inc. Darlene Arden also produces and hosts a cable television program in her spare time. Find her on the web at: www.darlenearden.com
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I'm looking forward to discussing everything from my books, to writing in a niche market. (Yes, we can talk about cats as well. )

Warmly,

Darlene
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Daffodil56's profile

11 months ago
I love your titles. I have a 13 year old Golden Retriever who is an absolute joy but very nervous (particularly about thunderstorms.) Do dogs reach an age at which you just have to accept them for who they are. Or can you change the behavior of a 13 year old?
SusanBreen's profile

11 months ago
Thank you!

You can teach an old dog new tricks, it just takes longer.

Thunder phobia is not uncommon. Dogs are more sensitive than people: their hearing is more acute and they are aware of changes in atmospheric pressure, usually before we are (but the migraine I have today proves to me that people are pretty sensitive to that, too). You can help your dog. Your dog needs to know that there is nothing unusual about a storm. During a thunderstorm, either use an Anxiety Wrap or a tee shirt that fits snugly. It's like swaddling a baby so the baby feels more secure. You can desensitize using a recording of thunder and slowly introduce your dog to the sound but it's not like the real thing. Be calm, don't tell him "everthing will be okay" because he'll think it's exactly the opposite!

At thirteen, your dog is also dealing with the problems of aging. We can go into that, too, if you like.

Warmly,

Darlene
petxpert's profile

11 months ago
Thanks so much for your answer. I'm going to try the tee shirt. I've been getting catalogs that suggest all-natural tranquilizers for dogs who are afraid of thunder. Do you think that works?
SusanBreen's profile

11 months ago
Frankly, I worry when I hear "all-natural" because arsenic is "all-natural." If you mean Rescue Remedy, a lot of people swear by it. I've never noticed a difference. I wonder if giving it to the dog (or cat) calms the owner and the pet reads the owner's body language, plus no longer can pick up any chemical change due to the owner's stress level.

Swaddling the dog should help since it should provide physical comfort and security.

Please keep me posted!

Warmly,

Darlene
petxpert's profile

10 months ago