What to do if your dog is afraid of loud sounds: reasons and behavior correction
Keeping a dog in a city apartment often leads to the development of various phobias.
One such behavioral disorder is fear of loud sounds.
Let's figure out what causes this and how to deal with this problem.
Causes of fear of noise
Let's start with the fact that behavioral problems in dogs can be both congenital and acquired.
Some dogs have hearing systems that react more acutely to any sounds. When such a problem is detected in puppies, they are even removed from breeding.
It is more difficult to fight a congenital problem. Only special medications, a place equipped at home where the animal can hide from a thunderstorm or other loud sounds, and walking the pet only on a leash will help here.
If such behavior is acquired, then it is necessary to determine the dog’s degree of anxiety.
In cases of mild or moderate fear, experts recommend talking to the dog, petting it, and redirecting its attention to other things, such as following commands or muting the stressful sound with music.
If your pet is terrified, it is better to refrain from walking with him during a thunderstorm, and at home show him a place where the dog can easily hide from the irritant.
