Comments on: Take Control to Feel Less Scared – Good for the Dog; Good for You https://www.somethingwagging.com/take-control-to-feel-less-scared-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/ Helping Your Dog Love The Boat As Much As You Do Sat, 10 Oct 2020 23:58:06 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Jessica@YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner https://www.somethingwagging.com/take-control-to-feel-less-scared-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-84649 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:16:39 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=10253#comment-84649 I suppose, yes. I haven never really looked at it on a case-by-case basis but I am definitely more comfortable when I am in control. In the case of computer coding though, I would classify it less as needing control and more about learning something new to better myself…so I can do it on my own next time and understand what is going on. Po-TA-to, Po-TAH-to 🙂

]]> By: SUGAR: Golden Woofs https://www.somethingwagging.com/take-control-to-feel-less-scared-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-84371 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:25:32 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=10253#comment-84371 Mom got lots of fears and I help her to relax. In regards to “standing” … I love and enjoy car rides, it is very relaxing to me. I alert mom of “something” I stand up immediately. Honey most likely is just providing you an alert sign. Standing up also provides a better balance for both of you. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

]]> By: melF https://www.somethingwagging.com/take-control-to-feel-less-scared-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-84367 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:58 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=10253#comment-84367 Nice piece. I laughed at your meteorological term – yucky!

That sounds horrifying – sailing in October. That would have freaked me out. I also like to feel I have some semblance of control. I don’t stand up in kayaks, but I do try to do all my research ahead of time. Unlike you, I have learned some code (enough to be dangerous) and all I want to do is learn more. Of course, I don’t have a self-hosted blog so any use of said code would be for fun and not for my blog. Now THAT would freak me out! 🙂

]]> By: Maggie https://www.somethingwagging.com/take-control-to-feel-less-scared-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-84324 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:57:07 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=10253#comment-84324 YES! I definitely have control issues. I feel like if I’m in control of a situation, it’s less likely that something will go wrong. Of course, that’s totally an illusion, I know. But I do think Peggy’s right, that Honey is gearing up for fight or flight. I’ve noticed that when something scares one of my guys, they go from a relaxed pose to a tense, ready-to-go stance, which usually entails standing up. I’m sure with enough practice, she’ll feel fully in control!

]]> By: Lindalu https://www.somethingwagging.com/take-control-to-feel-less-scared-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-84302 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:00:33 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=10253#comment-84302 BOL! Scott & I, years ago took our beagle Sophie on a 5 mile canoe trip on AuTrain River, in Michigan’s U.P. Sophie was the best behaved being in the canoe that day! She lay down in the center and stayed still the whole time! No shaking or trembling at all. Scott on the other hand had a few “moments” ! I was in the back steering. heeheeheee…

]]> By: Jackie Bouchard https://www.somethingwagging.com/take-control-to-feel-less-scared-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-84287 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:45:54 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=10253#comment-84287 I’m a bit of a control freak. (Don’t ask the hubs if he agrees with that “a bit of” part…)
I also have a good share of fears (sailing in bad weather would definitely qualify!) and feel better when I have control over things. Having had our recent “ugly incident” at the beach, I’ve been having some anxious moments when we go back there now, but I’ve started taking my phone (used to leave it in the car) and knowing I have my phone and a way to video those jerks if we should be unlucky enough to run into them again makes me feel better.
I also do all my own computer/book formatting stuff. Could hire someone, but… then I wouldn’t be in control…

]]> By: GizmoGeodog https://www.somethingwagging.com/take-control-to-feel-less-scared-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-84285 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:38:40 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=10253#comment-84285 Where I see it in Gizmo is when we meet up with new dogs…if he’s on leash he is far more defensive…off-leash he has more control is responds in a much friendlier manner…i relate that to my need to always drive and not ride with a friend…I can have issues with social anxiety and something about being able to leave in my own time and not get stuck waiting gives control and i relax

]]> By: jan https://www.somethingwagging.com/take-control-to-feel-less-scared-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-84279 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:20:05 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=10253#comment-84279 I’m famous (or infamous) in my circle for always insisting on driving so I can control my own destiny. My car is a 5-speed so I have a feeling of controlling the car.

I have other quirks too.

]]> By: Jodi https://www.somethingwagging.com/take-control-to-feel-less-scared-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-84277 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:09:09 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=10253#comment-84277 I’m a control freak. Which is why I hate flying. If I could sit next to the pilot or even see what he was up to, I might fly more comfortably. Funny enough the train doesn’t bother me though. No idea why.

For me if I’m doing something it’s better than sitting there doing nothing and waiting to see what happens. Either way, I’m still afraid but if I busy my mind, it helps take the edge off.

]]> By: Peggy Frezon https://www.somethingwagging.com/take-control-to-feel-less-scared-good-for-the-dog-good-for-you/#comment-84269 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:02:28 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=10253#comment-84269 I think Honey is probably standing up because when she feels afraid, it helps her prepare to flee…”fight or flight.” When I’m anxious in a situation I find I’m looking for a way out first, before thinking about how to resolve the problem. I’m told that control is behind why I’m afraid to fly, however I have absolutely no desire to fly a plane either!

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