Fear
Quietly Fearful of Everyday Life in a Young Cocker Spaniel
Sadly, for both him and the couple who love him dearly, too many things in daily life scare him. They would like to be able to include him in all they do without scaring him.
Fear
Scared of Everything: Multiple Fears in a Sensitive Staffie
Poor Floyd. Also – poor couple he lives with. They feel trapped at home with him and can’t go out without worrying about him.
Floyd suckles a toy
They can’t take him with them with them and they can’t leave him at home
barking
Freezing on Walks: Giving a Nervous Dog Freedom of Choice
Their current approach to her freezing on walks clearly isn’t working which, in itself, is a reason for doing things differently. Giving her choice.
bangs
Scared of Bangs After Fireworks | His World Erupted
Until last year, where he was alert to bangs when out on walks, he could cope. Then, late November, they were out in the garden for his final toilet trip at about 10pm, and his world erupted.
Behaviour and Training
Too Scared To Leave The House After Gunshot Noises
Why can loud bangs make a dog too frightened to leave the house? Too scared to leave the house. Abbie’s case is so severe. Even small incidental bangs or heavy rain send her ears back and tail between her legs. She tries to dig through the floor, pants and trembles Read more
Fear
Severe Noise Sensitivity in a Labrador: Sudden Sounds and Fireworks
Why was Jake reacting so strongly to sudden sounds and fireworks? They have had Jake since he was a puppy. He’s now four years old. The couple have theories about why he’s quite so noise sensitive. As a puppy a closed crate crashed down beside him and sent him Read more
bangs
PTSD-Like Trauma After a Firework in a Sensitive Rough Collie
How did one firework cause such severe fear in Laddie? Laddie has always been a sensitive dog but he loved going out, he loved his walks and he also was happy to meet people and most other dogs. That has now all changed. It took just one careless firework set Read more
bangs
Border Collie Terrified of Bird-Scarer Bangs
It took them a while to discover the connection between his extreme fearfulness and bangs. He can rally during hours of darkness when bird-scarers are banned and during those few months that are quiet, but it’s only a temporary reprieve – false security.
bangs
Rescue Dog Trigger Stacking – Suddenly Scared of Loud Noises
Why would a young rescue dog suddenly become fearful after several scary incidents close together? Stunning Flo is nine months old. She was rescued from Romanian streets at 5 months old – an Akbash – a Turkish sheep guarding dog. I believe a series of unfortunate events has most likely Read more
bangs
Dog Terrified of Bangs After Firework Explosion
.What happens when a single frightening bang turns a confident dog into one that is suddenly afraid to go outside? A big bang started it all. Millie is no longer the carefree and happy dog that she was. Already sensitised last November, an unexpected and close firework explosion at New Read more