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arousal, excitement

Staffie’s Extreme Reactivity and Fear of Bangs

A person like Dudley would be on the go non-stop. They would nev
er stop talking, chewing their nails, demanding attention all the time. They would be unable to listen properly because they were so preoccupied, jumping into the air and screeching at sudden sounds and being inappropriately demonstrative to strangers.

By Theo Stewart, 6 days ago August 10, 2026
Many things scare English Cocker Spaniel
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.

By Theo Stewart, 1 year ago February 10, 2026
Fearful Staffie has separation anxiety
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

By Theo Stewart, 1 year ago February 10, 2026
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.

By Theo Stewart, 2 years ago February 12, 2026
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.

By Theo Stewart, 2 years ago February 12, 2026
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

By Theo Stewart, 3 years ago February 15, 2026
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

By Theo Stewart, 4 years ago February 6, 2026
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

By Theo Stewart, 5 years ago February 8, 2026
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.

By Theo Stewart, 6 years ago March 12, 2026
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

By Theo Stewart, 8 years ago April 19, 2026

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