Handling Dogs with Noise Phobias

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By rdelp


There are a few significant things that you have to be concerned about when you are raising a pet dog. The first thing that you will need to seriously think about is you will have to work with a variety of phobias. Owning a puppy that is afraid of things can be quite difficult. However, there are a few ways to help avoid it from happening from the beginning. If your dog suffers from noise phobias, there are many things that you can actually do to reduce their fears.



Why Is Noise Phobia An Issue?

If you have a dog that has a noise phobia, you are more than likely wondering what the problem is. If your pet is afraid of something that occurs on a daily basis like a TV or the sound of grinding coffee beans, it can really quite annoying. His behavior can make it difficult for you to get your task done. If your pet dog is afraid of the noise that a car engine makes, it will be hard for your dog to ride in your. In addition, if your dog is scared of outside noises, you will have a difficult time taking your dog for a walk on their dog leash.

How to Avoid It

There are effective ways to help your dog avoid the fear of noise. It’s important to remember that everything that you want your pet to become accustom to should be something that they are exposed to from the time they are born or brought home. So, basically if you want your pet dog to not be frightened of your TV or music, and to be able to hear the sound of a running engine without going bananas, you need to expose them to these things from the very beginning. Make sure you are showing your pet everything that you want them to be used to.

If you desire for your dog to wear dog outfits, allow him wear the outfits when they are young pups. That way, they won’t have a fear of clothes. This will make it a whole lot easier to train him not to be having certain phobias.


Learning How to Deal With It

If your dog has a noise phobia, make certain that you are doing something to help get them over their fear a.s.a.p. Also, make certain that you introduce your dog to the noise a little at a time. If your dog is frightened of the grinding coffee machine or a running car engine, they will eventually become accustomed to it. Avoid kenneling them away from the things that frighten them most, like the TV set or music. Simply lower the sound until they are used to them.

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reluctant pet owner  says:
2 months ago

I am semi-permanently watching the dog of the people who own the lodge I run. We are a few hundred miles away from an airforce base and all the latest jets fly right around our area several times a week at ALL hours. the dog is a two year old yellow lab who cannot handle the sound of the jets.He dribbles urine, shakes, won't go outside, follows any human at a hairsbreadth's space, and is generally a nuisance. He's afraid the jets will kill him. I'm afraid that I will kill him. This behavior is extremely annoying. how do you deal with this kind of phobia? Sending him back is not an option right now.

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