lillybettybabs Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I have started to compete in Gundog tests with my Labs, She is very well trained and inpresses the judges but her only handicap is her team mates (me) nerves. I lost us a very good chance at winning last weekend because i sent her for a dummy before the judge had said i could go, I was so nervous i just forgot everything. So i am looking for some tips or lotions and potions i could take to help calm them before my dog sacks me!! HELP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Deep breathing and Rescue Remedy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Kalms help a lot. you can buy them at Boots and you don't have to keep taking them, just when you need them, might be worth a go. Good luck !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I swear by Rescue Remedy (my oh says it's the brandy in it that works!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Thank you, i shall try those. One at a time i might add else i might be sacked for sleeping on the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 It's terrible when nerves get you and the more you try to stop them the worse it gets! Good luck with the breathing, Kalms and Bach's rescue remedy. I often resort to pregnancy yoga breathing techniques (even though I am not pregnant). How you win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Well i tried the Recuse Remedy and i did feel a lot calmer. We did very well yesterday against some very experienced gundog trainers, Dawn showed the other dogs that we may have been the smallest lab and handler there but we are mighty and determined . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Pleased it went well for you. Got any more planned? You'll be as cool as a cucumber soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 well done Karen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Pleased it went well for you. Got any more planned? You'll be as cool as a cucumber soon. We've put our names down for some Feild Trials , Just just trying to see if they sell Rescue Remedy in gallon drums!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I'm sure you won't need it soon. The more you do the better it will get. Mind you I could do with some at the moment. 3 children, rainy weather and no sleep. Not a good combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I use it on the lurcher on bonfire night.. highly strung hound ... fireworks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 ooooh thats a good idea. My daughter used to use rescue remedy when she was show jumping and said it worked for her. Never thought of using it on the dog (another highly strung lurcher) will give it a go next bonfire night. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I get Henry a dap collar for fireworks I use Bach Rescue Remedy for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
