What Dogs Are Afraid Of: The Main Fears Every Owner Should Know About

17.04.2024 16:00
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:40

Four-legged pets, like their owners, are not immune to fears. They may be afraid of certain things due to traumatic experiences or lack of experience.

Fear in dogs can manifest itself in severe trembling, aggression, and attempts to find a secluded place.

What can cause this negatively colored emotion in pets? Let's look into this in more detail.

Loud sounds

Often dogs start squeezing their ears because of loud sounds. These can be the sounds of thunder, firecrackers, or dishes falling on the floor.

Veterinarians

Veterinary clinics are repulsive and frightening for dogs because the pet experiences unpleasant sensations there. Often this fear is associated with violence or pain of the animal, unfamiliar surroundings.

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Driving in a car

Many animals are afraid of transport, as it can be associated with a trip to the veterinary clinic.

Stairs

If a dog fell down the stairs as a puppy, it may still have a fear of steep slopes.

Thus, having learned about the main animal phobias, you can better understand your pet. If you have noticed fears in your dog, it is better to consult a dog trainer. He will give recommendations on how to get rid of the problem.

Previously we talked about raising a German Shepherd puppy .

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Elena Gutyro  

Content
  1. Loud sounds
  2. Veterinarians
  3. Driving in a car
  4. Stairs