Hi Corso Girl,
I moved this to another thread as it's a different subject. :)
You wrote "Hi Kath this is not the same subject at my training club i have been training a westie bitch and new owners they have been doing really well but there is now a new baby in the home and they have problems bitch is now rather sharp barks more pees in house again and is just back to being a pup seems on edge all the time what would you give to help her relax?"

You could try the herb Valerian to help her relax and homeopathic Lachesis is good for jealousy, if you think that's part of the problem (you know the dog so know what's involved :)). I think the most important thing though is training to help her cope with the new hierarchy of the household (and the baby must come higher than the dog) and you are best placed to help them with that. It might help if they make her sit/lie down when they deal with the baby and give her treats while she's behaving well, that sort of thing, to make her part of the baby's routine so she feels more secure.

Good luck, I hope you sort her. It's lovely when people are willing to work at it when a new baby comes along. :) So many people just get rid of the dog and that's a real shame. :(

Kath xx

Thanks for the reply, the owners love her very much and really want to work this problem out so once again thanks

Hi Kath... can I pick your brains too

I'm going to be bringing a new pup into the house and want to pre-empt (sp?) any problems I might have from my current dog (9)

She does show signs of jealousy sometimes but not in an aggressive way, more nuzzling in between me and whatever pup/child i'm playing with. She doesn't do it constantly either just when she feels left out. And if alone with the object of her jealousy she is so gentle and loving (she's like a second mom to my kids).

Anyway... do you think that Lachesis would make her feel better in herself (having felt jealousy I know it's horrible) and where would I get it from etc?

Thanks :)

Hi Wishfairy,
I've been through intense jealousy myself in the past so I know what you mean, yes it's horrible. :(
Lachesis is the main homeopathic remedy for jealousy, and I've just remembered the Bach flower essences Holly and Chicory are for jealousy too. I think out of the 3 the Chicory Flower essence sounds the nearest in temperament as she is so loving to them at other times.

I found this description...

"Chicory (Bach)
For the overly possessive and maternal animal that wants attention all the time and is also jealous of other animals or people who might compete with them for affection".

It sounds to just fit the bill!

You can get both homeopathic and Bach remedies at Boots and health food shops.
http://www.boots.com/shop/product_list_new_template.jsp?classificationid=1017043

[link]http://www.boots.com/shop/category.jsp?classificationid=425&wblinktype=SSN&wblinkdetail=SM[/link]

If you click on the individual remedies there's also a link for a pdf file on how to use them too if you haven't used Bach or homeopathic remedies before. :)

Hope this helps you. :)

Kath.

Thanks Kath - that sounds exactly what I'm looking for :D