Please help my sad dog

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Britain is a nation of dog lovers, but what happens when domestic bliss turns to chaos? Luckily, there's someone you can call. Master dog trainer, Graeme Hall is on a mission to restore harmony across the country. He has built his reputation on finding quick but long-lasting fixes to almost any unwanted dog behaviour, helping to train over 5000 canines (and 1 fox!) and their owners. His mantra is clear: "Any Dog, Any Age, Any Problem."

[@jaykrause5237]

it's always so touching to see the change in dogs. Amazing job

[@lucylontay5675]

What a sweetheart and such loving owners. I know so many dogs that have become terrified after hearing fireworks and gunshots in the fields (which seems to be happening now throughout the year and not just in hunting season or crop growing season). I do hope others find a solution to the fear of noises outside

[@RobertJarecki]

We have fireworks for New Years Eve and the 4th of July (as well as gunshots those nights). Unfortunately, the celebrations start in the middle of June for the 4th of July and December 26th for New Years Eve. The first few bangs don't bother my Jack Russell Terrier. When they get more frequent, he stands up and walks into the bedroom - the signal for us to get under the covers and him to get between me and the wall (plastered against me). Next morning, he's fine and likes to sniff the fireworks debris. I occasionally see frightened dogs running around the next day. The city animal shelter takes in many pets on those days (it's a no-kill shelter that doesn't accept owner surrenders and also gives pets a ride home). Edit: Clarification

[@tracyfun6918]

Spud what a fab name .i had a chihuahua called chubby.had to have her pts at just gone 19 xmasveve before last. Xx

[@joannecannon5033]

Spud is a beautiful boy,with lovely owners,I get that he got a bad fright and didn;t want to go out through fear,and if hes depressed that makes him sad and sort of lethargic,but to not even get up and be a bit excited when owners come home from work,if it were me I would also have taken him for a vet check up also just to ensure there was nothing else going on,but Graham has worked wonders again,hope spud continues to get out and enjoy his walks

[@natashaj9169]

Our dog pulled a ligament and could walk for months ... vet said to keep him indoors as he shouldn't use the leg..... within 3 days he got so depressed.... so I bought a pet pram and he loved it.

[@RobertJarecki]

My 14 year old JRT has arthritis in his shoulders and hips as well as an enlarged heart. The vet said he should only walk to the end of the street, quite a reduction from our twice daily mile long walks. Buying a pet stroller (North American English for pram) was the solution for both of us. He loves riding and I can take him out at his favorite sniffing spots (like the fire hydrant which is also the neighborhood "p-mail" exchange).

[@elin_]

Seeing his connection with Spud is heartwarming ❤

[@jacquibradley1598]

Well done Graeme, great job. 🐶🐶👍👍

[@sunset33533]

Going through the workbook called 30 Days to Reduce Depression by Harper Daniels with my dog on my lap.

[@kristijohnson1216]

excellet work - they should also check for hip/back knee pain which is common in older dogs.

[@MsJubjubbird]

he's only six. And he seems to have good mobility

[@MagicPlants]

he'd be acting somewhat different, nipping and whining

[@Rat_Queen86]

@@MsJubjubbirdI get that but hip and mobility problems can happen at any age in a dog. I’m sure the vet checked for it though

[@MsJubjubbird]

@@Rat_Queen86 he'd be showing other behaviours. He walks fine. he's not avoiding lying in certain positions. he doesn't wince when he's picked up and he doesn't struggle to sit down or anything. I'm against vets overservicing.

[@RobertJarecki]

Dogs don't _always_ show hip and shoulder pain. For about 4 years, JRT has had degenerative arthritis in his hips and shoulders (according to the xrays). Now that he's 14, he does take medication in the morning. The only indication is that he sometimes limps when he first starts walking.

[@rosaliecarpio7768]

Once again, Excellent!!! Thanks Graeme! XXX

[@rubyfisch5077]

My question is, if he hasn't been out of the house for 18 months, where did he do his business? Did they let him pee and poop in the house? Anyway, I'm glad to see him enjoying being outside again.

[@MsJubjubbird]

I imagine he still walks around the house to get his food and potter in the garden when he needs to go outside. Otherwise he wouldn't have had the fitness to get up and walk to the door, let alone play with a ball on the park.

[@Cosmospeurneus]

Well done Graham❤

[@julesgavin931]

Well done Spud, bawling :))))))))

[@KAJAMAJA122]

Pedicure would help . Poor little man desperately needs to have them trimmed

[@FirehorseG]

Dogs need strong leadership. Glad Spuddy is back enjoying the outside. 😊

[@MsJubjubbird]

Unfortunately trauma is not included in most dog training manuals for the general public. I mean many parents of humans will parent from guilt after difficult events like divorce or death, so it's understandable this happened. Especially when it would be so hard to say no to that liddle face!

[@firenze5555]

Graeme so amazing!

[@JD-nd1oz]

Spud needs a pedicure.❤🐕❤

[@marciamcgrail5889]

Seeing the length of that dog's claws, I'm not surprised the poor thing isn't keen to walk. You try walking on your fingernails..

[@librorum4]

tbh i'm assuming that without his nails being worn down with walks, they got longer - obviously they should have gotten them cut, but it was probably a sympton not the cause.

[@elin_]

I think Graeme would have mentioned it if they were too long. Some dogs have long pulps and claws.

[@ritageorge2348]

Don’t give anyone any credit for a job well done, just think about nail clipping. I saw that dogs quicks were pink only 3 mm from the end of his claws, big dog, big nails. Mean as.

[@bonnieoliver219]

Brilliant

[@Fidi987]

How would he have gone about it if Spot was a Bernese or some other heavy breed that could not have been carried outside?

[@MsJubjubbird]

2 people?

[@Speurneuscosmo]

Watch the episode with the Saint Bernard… they must call a whole team to get the dog into a car😂😂😂

[@MagicPlants]

what a pro! that's amazing

[@amandawhite9362]

Wow 🤩

[@URailroadZombie]

This dog is me

[@elin_]

Me too

[@BestChemist]

I would let him check at the Vet, if he is really healthy 🤔

[@1827Beethoven]

It looked like classic 'shut-down' behaviour. When they mentioned the bangs that went off it all made sense. I've seen lots of dogs react the same way, thankfully the longest one has stayed inside was a week. Glad to see they've got him out again.

[@MsJubjubbird]

In 18 months he has probably had his regular check up.

[@AnonymusLeConnu]

​@@MsJubjubbird dont b sure abt it. A vet should have trimmed his nails. Give him some relaxing medecine to avoid anxiety of being out. Teach the owners to trick him with a treat and so on

[@MsJubjubbird]

@@AnonymusLeConnu uh vets don't do that. Nails get ground down by walking. It's just he hasn't been walking. They don't give relaxing medication unless they want to sedate the dog, as those drugs are powerful, and they don't do behaviour management either. I'm sure he gets his regular needles.

[@hattie7910]

His claws need a trim too!

[@lillybell2557]

Spud has to wee and poo outside so must go out.

[@MargaretUK]

I did wonder how they were dealing with that, puppy pads I guess 🤔

[@librorum4]

@@MargaretUK maybe the garden?

[@MargaretUK]

@@librorum4 He wouldn't even go out of the door 😒

[@librorum4]

@MargaretUK I assumed they'd just pick him up and put him there, and then pop him back in? Surely if they used puppy pads it would have been mentioned!

[@MargaretUK]

@@librorum4 Good point 👍

[@alex17272]

That choke chain maybe has something to do with it? They are bad collars and can hurt him. Maybe this discourages him.

[@carolemakin351]

So sad

[@AnitaDil]

Poor bloody dog, why are owners so thick? If he could carry Spud out for Graham, why couldn’t he have done that long before? And I hate collars with a vengeance. Harnesses are much safer, you also have more control

[@sonjahart7913]

You have more control with a harness? 😂😂😂😂

[@MsJubjubbird]

Collars are often better for training and control.. Feedback is short and instant and the dog can't use its bodyweight. Often harnesses are just a fashion accessory. They probably did take him tot he park and he just sat there. Or they thought let's not take him to where all the trauma was. No one likes a holier than thou armchair dog trainer.

[@Dogfacedbloke]

They're not thick, they thought they were being kind. It's all in the video. Although I agree about collars. They should be banned.

[@Dogfacedbloke]

@@MsJubjubbird Only someone who is clueless about dog training needs to use a collar in order to control a dog. Do everyone a favour and stay away from dogs.

[@MsJubjubbird]

@@Dogfacedbloke Is that why Graham uses a collar most of the time? Or they they use collars in puppy school? Do us a favour and learn some manners. No one likes holiet than thou dog owners.

[@AnonymusLeConnu]

Why not call him with a treat?