Today, many dog owners posted, "Last night during the thunderstorm, my dog was so scared it couldn't sleep."Why are some dogs so afraid of thunder, and how can you help them feel less scared? The veterinarian teaches you the following calming methods.
First of all, the veterinarian said it's normal for dogs to be afraid of thunder.
The veterinarian explained that some dogs are afraid of thunder because they don't understand what it is. Dogs perceive sudden loud noises as a threat.
So how can owners help them?
First of all, the veterinarian said it's normal for dogs to be afraid of thunder.
The veterinarian explained that some dogs are afraid of thunder because they don't understand what it is. Dogs perceive sudden loud noises as a threat.
So how can owners help them?
- Some dogs will hide under the table or in the bathtub; you should leave them alone and not scold them.
- Some dogs will crawl over to their owners, but you must never try to comfort or pet them. This will only encourage their panic behavior, making them think that doing so will be rewarded.
- During a thunderstorm, you should call the dog over to you and settle it down, then praise it for being calm.This method won't confuse him, because he is being rewarded for following your command.
- During a thunderstorm, turn on some background noise, like the TV, radio, or play some music, to some extent help drown out the sound of the thunder.
- If it's not bedtime yet, you can play with your dog to distract it.
- If the above methods don't work, then you can only seek a veterinarian's help, because it's not good for the dog to be in constant fear.
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