Dogs have very sensitive hearing, some sounds are too exciting for them, which will make them feel scared or disgusted; and when dogs feel scared, they will bark loudly , This will not only easily cause trouble to the owner and nearby neighbors, but the dog will also accumulate unnecessary stress! Therefore, how to help the dog overcome the terrible noise is also one of the owner's homework!

What sounds are dogs afraid of?

While every dog may be different, in general, Sounds that are too loud, too high-pitched, and too complex usually make people feel uncomfortable! For example: thunder, firecrackers, metal banging, and the sound of a vacuum cleaner.

How can I help my dog overcome the annoying noise?

A dog trainer in Japan suggested two methods: Sense training and reverse operation. The so-called desensitization training refers to getting the dog accustomed to this annoying sound; for example, if the dog is afraid of thunder, the owner can usually play a CD with thunder, starting from a very low volume and gradually increasing over time. Volume, let the dog get used to this sound for a long time!

The next step is the reverse operation. When the annoying sound appears, please don't react with it to appease the dog, it will only make the dog feel more Terrible! Take the example of thunder as an example. When the thunder sounds, the owner can give the dog favorite treats, that is, to make the dog associate thunder with good things, and over time, As soon as the dog hears the thunder, he thinks of having snacks to eat, and naturally he is no longer afraid of the thunder!

These two methods can be used in parallel to effectively help the dog overcome the annoying sound; however, the owner must Don't be impatient, because these two trainings take time, don't give up just because you can't see the results! If you can make the dog not bark because of fear, the quality of life can be improved, please continue to work hard with the dog!