How To Soothe A Seventy Pound Yellow Lab

My seventy pound, ten year old yellow Lab is more afraid of a noise than my Yorkshire terrier is.

Go figure.

The Yorkie, Maggie, has been sleeping soundly and/or relaxing. My cairn, Rosie, (yes, I own three dogs,) has been sleeping the whole time.

But big old Sam has been shaking ever since the noise started. Now, I'm not heartless. I really do feel bad for her since, well, she's a scaredy cat. However I was able to calm her down a bit. I got her to go on my bed, covered her in a soft Beatles blanket and I currently have "One Love" by Bob Marley on repeat on my iTunes.

It's working.

. . .

We can never have anyone fix something in this house without her getting freaked out. Oh well. She's cute, so that makes up for it. :)

Do you have pets? If so, do they have irrational fears?

Edit: Also, does anyone have an idea for another relaxed song? . . She's waking up :/
November 1st, 2010 at 04:44pm