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(Picture Credit: AndreaObzerova/Getty Images)īefore you attempt to treat your dog for noise anxiety on your own, you must consult your veterinarian for a professional diagnosis and treatment advice.ĭifferent treatments work for different dogs. If a pet parent has a fear of thunder, a dog may pick up on it and also develop fearful behavior. Most dogs are very sensitive to their humans’ moods. In fact, a possible cause for noise anxiety in the first place is a dog’s humans displaying nervousness or fear of some kind of noise. It’s important for the people around the dog to behave normally during events that trigger the dog’s anxiety. Your dog will most likely interpret your behavior as, “You see, I do have something to be worried about!” One thing that most experts agree on when it comes to noise anxiety is that petting, coddling, or otherwise consoling the dog when they’re exhibiting symptoms may worsen the problem. For other dogs, it appears in puppyhood and stays with them. Studies have shown that noise anxiety appears in some breeds, such as Collies, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds, more than others.įor some dogs, noise anxiety gradually appears and worsens as they age for no apparent reason. Your dog may also have a genetic predisposition for noise anxiety.
Beeping noises from electronics, such as timers, smoke alarms, or home security systems. Sounds from televisions, radios, or other devices. Here are a few common noise anxiety triggers in dogs: However, you may be able to trace the start of your dog’s anxiety to a traumatic incident such as being too close to a fireworks show or too close to a lightning strike and its subsequent thunder clap. (Picture Credit: MATTHEW PALMER/Getty Images)ĭetermining what caused your dog’s noise anxiety may be difficult to pinpoint. Causes & Triggers Of Noise Anxiety In Dogs Some pet parents aren’t even aware that an unwanted behavior they’re seeing is actually caused by noise anxiety.įor example, does your dog get upset when you take photographs using a flash? That may be noise anxiety! The flash may remind your dog of lightning, which may trigger them to feel frightened that a storm is coming. Bolting or trying to escape from the home or situation. Destructive behaviors like chewing, digging, or scratching. Potty accidents, even though a dog is otherwise housebroken. 
Unusual vocalizations (barking, whining, etc.). Refusing to move, sometimes to the point of seeming catatonic. 
Panting or drooling, even without exercising. Here are a few symptoms that may vary in severity based on dogs’ levels of anxiety: On the other extreme, it may cause panicked running, destructive chewing, defecating indoors, or even jumping through a plate glass window! On the less extreme end of the spectrum, a fear of thunder may just cause some shaking and clinging to their human.
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