Can Thunderstorm Phobia Be Cured?
Dr. Dodman has had only two complete cures using all the above steps, combined with medication. He joked about putting on one of those rubber static strips they use on trucks and busses! (hang it from the tail, I suppose…) His other suggestion was to put a choke collar on him and let it hang to the floor, but I told him I thought that was an accident waiting to happen! No way, Jose! The visit with Dr. Dodman was very cordial and informative. Let’s hope it helps! I’d also encourage anyone with a similar problem to read his book. No, I’m not an employee of his pblishing company! I just think his ideas are novel and may offer hope in the face of an otherwise intractable problem. Update On The Prozac Pup Three months later: Kody was put onto Prozac, which was to be used throughout all of the thunderstorm season. He was also prescribed Xanax, a fast-acting benzodiazeprene (a tranquilizer) in the Valium family to use during the actual storms. A behavior modification program was outlined, whi
Dr. Dodman has had only two complete cures using all the above steps, combined with medication. He joked about putting on one of those rubber static strips they use on trucks and busses! (hang it from the tail, I suppose…) His other suggestion was to put a choke collar on him and let it hang to the floor, but I told him I thought that was an accident waiting to happen! No way, Jose! The visit with Dr. Dodman was very cordial and informative. Let’s hope it helps! I’d also encourage anyone with a similar problem to read his book. No, I’m not an employee of his pblishing company! I just think his ideas are novel and may offer hope in the face of an otherwise intractable problem. Update On The Prozac Pup Three months later Kody was put onto Prozac, which was to be used throughout all of the thunderstorm season. He was also prescribed Xanax, a fast-acting benzodiazeprene (a tranquilizer) in the Valium family to use during the actual storms. A behavior modification program was outlined, whic
